A true survivor with Aarhus Royal connections.

Set up by American motor industry entrepreneur, Ransom E.

Olds-who went on to form a number of companies in the automobile industry, the REO Motor Car Company was based in Michigan and produced cars and lorries from 1905 until 1975.

In 1897, Olds had founded the Olds Motor Vehicle Company, which later, as Oldsmobile, became part of General Motors, however Olds had left by 1905 and set up REO.

which, within two years had gross sales of $4.5 million making it one of the four wealthiest motorcar manufacturers in the U.S.

The REO 'Royale' was a bit of a trendsetter, with its pioneering use of streamlining, and introduced design elements that were frequently imitated on later models from other manufacturers.

Beverly Kimes, the editor of the 'Standard Catalogue of American Cars', described the Royale as "the most fabulous REO of all".

In addition to its dramatic coachwork, penned by Amos Northup of Murray Design, the Royale also provided ...