See More Details Get Shipping Quotes Apply for Financing Online Auction 24 4 Updated: Wed, Feb 23, 2022 1:23 PM 1934 REO SPEEDWAGON Cab & Chassis Trucks This too wasn't the end of what made the Speed-Wagon so popular, as REO would constantly add variations to the Speed-Wagon lineup, including heavy-duty versions, and industrial use variants. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! But, things wouldn't turn out the way he envisioned, and R.E. Material on this site is provided for education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. Not dissuaded from the auto industry, R.E. 4 wheel brakes, hydraulic brakes, better suspension, balloon tires, improved engines and oiling systems, lower built chassis and . ORIGINAL OWNER WAS LEON GASPARD, ONE OF THE ORIGINAL ARTISTS WHO CAME TO TAOS, N.M. Restored Cars. I have started repairs to the chassis and should be completed in a month or so I hope. I hope you can negotiate a price with the seller that keeps you both happy. October 31st. , Your email address will not be published. it does run, drive and stop. The REO Speedwagon now a vintage, was first manufactured in 1915. 1924 REO Speedwagon in Greensboro, NC 4 Cylinder Engine 3 Speed Manual Transmission 1925 REO T-6 in O'Fallon, IL Gateway Classic Cars of Houston is proud to offer this truly classic 1925 REO ROADSTER T-6 E for sale. I will start a new , As mentioned in a previous post my brother bought his 1927 International out for me to do a bit of work on, we have been able to get it starting easily and running reasonable, once we get the fuel tank hooked up we can concentrate on getting the old dear running sweetly. Seeing the Speed-Wagon's success, REO had previously poured much of their profits into development of future models. REO Speed Wagon were given that name for a reason. They were the first, or one of the first large trucks with pneumatic tires rather than solids. I have never owned or driven one but going by their ads they were a fast truck. You'll even see a wiring diagram. And that a 5 ton truck was seldom loaded to capacity anyway. (did your grandfather have one?) Looking for design inspiration? It has been kept indoors for the vast majority of its life. Revolutionizing the truck market, the Speed-Wagon was an instant success. Selling 2,458 cars in 1906, REO proudly stuck it to Oldsmobile, who in turn had only sold 1,600 cars that same year. RM 2APE9BM - A US Military Korean War era REO M35 6x6 2 1/2 Ton 6x6 Water Tanker Truck, in a wooded area of Noxon, Montana. If you want to stand out in the crowd you need something a little different. An Error 522 means that the request was able to connect to your web server, but that the request didn't finish. Introduced to the marketplace in 1915, this 1919 model REO Speed Wagon sold for over $1,075. 3 years prior to this acquisition though, R.E. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. Buy now to own this hard-to-find useful information. Free shipping for many products! A straight eight was also made between 1932 and 1936. February 5, 2018 in General Discussion. REO SPEEDWAGON Trucks Auction Results. Reo Trucks Photo Archive $29.95. When I finished my 56 F750 Ford, my ins. Restorable Cars. RUNS. 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It is painted red and labeled as the Hoxie Fire Department. Reo, 1950 "Heavy Duty" twin screw dump truck $5,000. It has an oak body and C Cab. Reo is designed for dependable performance the precision-built engines provide ample power to deliver heavy loads on time and at low cost. Haul your grain to market! A running 1920 REO Speedwagon Fire Truck that was observed and photographed in a farm yard in Campbell County, Kentucky, Viewed 544 Times-Last Visitor from Walkerville, MI on 03/03/2023 at 1:28 PM, Add This Artwork to Your Favorites Collection, Beautiful find and capture of 1920 REO Speedwagon Fire Truck Robert, Most Interesting beautifully composed + L f, Currency:AUD ($) 1934 REO truck, Straight 8 engine, Ex Forest Service stock truck ordered new in 1934, restored in 1984 shop stored since. With a unique history it sure to make a great addition to anyone's collection. "Parts Illustrations For Model F Speed Wagons With Hydraulic Brakes and FA Engines" This catalog is a page-for-page reproduction of the book that Reo dealers used to order parts. It seems odd then, that in today's world where pickup trucks are as popular as ever, that the REO Speed-Wagon is mostly forgotten as a vehicle, and relatively unknown in its contributions to the industry, instead of being known as the name of a band instead of one that symbolizes a rich history, and major impact on the Americanauto industry. I like it a lot. Gateway Classic Cars of Houston is proud to offer this truly classic 1925 REO ROADSTER T-6 E for sale. Reo's mainstay engine was its Gold Crown six, which typical for the era was profoundly undersquare, with a 3 1/8 bore and 5 stroke. You can use this book to restore 1920-1927 Reo 1.5 and 2 ton Speedwagons with FA engines and hydraulic brakes, including, FA, FB (bus), FC, FD, FE, and FF models. Now faced with a lack of sales, REO began to suffer great financial hardship. Several antique vintage cars at The BIg E , Eastern States Exhibition, West, Close up of the trail sign at the Parkhurst ghost town, Whistler, BADEN BADEN, GERMANY - JULY 2019: blue yellow FORD MODEL A T 192, A Really Old Rusty Car with Broken Window, The bodies of abandoned vintage cars and trucks on the Saskatchewan prairies, The body of a vintage car abandoned on the Saskatchewan prairies, McLean Texas Historic Phillips 66 Station, An old abandoned car in Petrified Forest National Park, Truck 1920s Stock Photos, Images & Pictures. It is an ancestor of the pickup truck. On 2/5/2018 at 2:57 PM, hattrick4467 said: Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Bought it from a gentleman in Pennsylvania who fully restored it. The GA had juice brakes. RSVP; Tickets Lot #37L. Originally this Vintage car was part of the Harrahs Car Museum in Reno. This made them the favorite of bootleggers with a large load to haul. Here Reo quality really pays off. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. 5 years later, the truck side of REO would introduce their greatest hit - the Speed-Wagon. Larger 6 cylinder cars had top speeds of 70 - 80 and so did the luxury models, most of them had 8 cylinder engines by that time. Was rough. The truck was purchased about 1992 IN Chickasha, Ok. While REO's cars saw success, the groundwork for their biggest achievement was set in 1910 when the REO Motor Truck Company was founded as a subsidiary of REO Motor Car Company. See the famous Reo Speedwagon in the truck show January 21, 1920: From the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) This Reo is ridin 1929 REO Flying Cloud Sedan. I did not realize the many benefits of these trucks as they were lower, advertised to go 50 or 55. The Speed-Wagon followed up one innovation with several others, being the first vehicle in America to offer shaft-driven axles, pneumatic tires, steel wheels, electric lighting, and an electric starteramong other desirable features. As a result, the web page can not be displayed. For 1929, they were made in three ranges including the heavy-duty GA Speed Wagon that Dennis's example represents. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Learn how your comment data is processed. Post in the forum instead. 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Undergoing an older restoration this car remains in good shape. Prices can be reasonable due to limited audience for this type of vehicle. With a four-cylinder, 35-horsepower motor, this Speed Wagon could attain speeds of over 22 miles per hour. The exploded views can aid you with assembly or disassembly of some parts of the vehicle. Classic car show. Whether you operate one truck or a hundred, it pays to standardize on Reo. EUR () I drove a 1926 Reo firetruck at the Stowe Auto show. The most likely cause is that something on your server is hogging resources. 67.222.152.219 In their ads they claimed a 1 ton Speed Wagon would do the work of a typical 5 ton truck. Good luck. Browse our curated collections! 1925 Reo Model F Speed Wagon truck About this object Year: 1925 Make: Reo Model: Model F Speed Wagon Serial No: 130383 Engine Make: Reo Engine Model: F4 In3: 240 GVWlbs: 5833 The Model F Speedwagon was produced from 1915-1925. this truck came from the Winstian collection in America in 2006. After the World War II ended, the US Go. I had a 1929 Model GA REO at one time. Tow Truck 1920s, Transportation Issue serie, circa 1987. These early pickup trucks were especially popular with farmers which, for all we know, might also play a part in the musical success of the band of the same name. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. Oct 18, 2016 - Explore Ron Ison's board "Reo Speed Wagon" on Pinterest. November 3, 2016 / Leave a comment. It also had a top speed of 15mph, which was impressively fast for the 1910s. Larry Ruvo's Keep Memory Alive Rehearsal. 1921 Reo Speedwagon 7,985 views Aug 22, 2011 Watch our little truck in action. I am sorry for no action over the last year but work had taken pole position, I have been home for a few months now and have been able to get some work done on "Annie" we have christened her that (long story so later) I will put together some progress pages along with photos and endeavor to stay on , Well working away from home for 10 months takes it toll on time spent with the toys, never mind we look to be home for a while now so will be able to return to normality in the shed. Might have been repainted sometime 1936 Reo Flying Cloud. This well-preserved REO Speedwagon is valued at $16,000. Transportation is their business. Quick View. It wasn't put into service until 1959, so it was parked for 36 years before being used. R.E. You can be the first one to write a review. 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I would just hate to see this truck go but the guy is looking for $5K which I thought might be a little high since the tires will cost close to $2k to replace with tubes and mounting. Truck is mostly complete. Located at The Auction Center, N155 Hwy 13, Stetsonville WI. IN THE EARLY 1900'S FROM EUROPE. Sort by manufacturer, model, year, price, location, sale date, and more. GOOD SHAPE. New Buffalo, MI. It's easy! Copyright 2000-2023 Dreamstime. Any ballpark on what this think would be worth? Powering the truck is a 1921 engine with a radiator from a lighter-duty canopy express model. T Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando is proud to present this 1934 REO Flying Cloud. Add To Cart . Reo was one of the first Trucks to use Hydraulic brakes The engine block was high quality as it had Nickel - Chromium cast right in the side of it. One thing to consider is insuring the truck with an "classic" collector policy. There really was a very large difference in speed and performance between 1920 and 1928. There is always a process to follow or a timeline set to complete tasks in a certain order but the best laid plans go south often, we were going to lift the engine out as one unit but curiosity gets the best of me yet again, so decided to lift the cylinder head . The truck is an older restore. The odometer notes 48,501 miles at the time of cataloguing. July 23, 1920: From The Alliance Herald (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb. it is original with no known parts missing. Required fields are marked *. Very similar model to the one your looking at. It runs, has brand new tires, interior is like new, needs a paint job and running boards. Special equipment to fit your exact hauling needs! Transportation is also quite costly, very few if any of the normal old car transport company's want to move these old girls. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Performance & security by Cloudflare. REO would barely scrape through the '40s and early '50s, being bought out by Bohn Aluminum and Brass in 1955. In 1936, the decision was made to kill off REO's car division, only focusing on trucks from there on out. REO PROJECT TRUCKS FOR SALE. I can see if I can get it. Other manufacturers[2] provided refits for adapting the Speed Wagon for specialized purposes. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. It has been garaged up on blocks waiting restoration. Note: ClickAmericana.com features authentic historical information, and is not intended to represent current best practices on any topic, particularly with regard to health and safety. This war-time boom let REO re-gain financial stability, but with their trucks absent from the civilian market during WWII, theirinfluence, and prestige of name had fallen. But that begs the question, what exactly caused REO's demise, and why did they stop making the Speed-Wagon? The Speed Wagon concept was expanded to heavier trucks during the 1920s, to two and eventually three tons. The second is whether you or someone else wants it more than the seller, so are willing to pay his asking price. Bought it at a local farm auction for $25 Bucks. Olds led the company to produce someseriously innovative vehicles for the time, including the Olds Curved Dash which was affordable for the average person, and genuinely advanced when compared to other cars of its day. Engine is stuck. Relatively complete but not without issues. in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Desperation set in, and REO entered an agreement with Mack trucks, selling the (relatively) small sized Speed-Wagon within Mack dealerships. If you liked this article, please share it! 1930 Reo 6-20 Flying Cloud 2 Door Gentlemans Coupe for sale. The fact that you are even considering buying the truck means that you are a prospective owner. Remembered today mostly as the name of a nostalgic rock band, the REO Speed-Wagon was an innovative truck, and marked the beginning of America's most iconic vehicle segment - the pickup truck. USD ($). Value is about the same as most any late 20's larger truck except Mack and Pierce Arrow. View More Back To Top since my last post I have secured my 1939 Ford ute and hope to have it home in a month or so. Ended up swapping it to a fellow that wanted to save it for parts for another project I was working on at the time. Call us at 418-45 .more. The truck looks quite good and may be worth as much as 5,000.00 to the right person. The 1915 REO Speed Wagon model had a four-cylinder engine and a three-speed transmission and weighed just over one ton. 1929 model featured REO's "Gold Crown" 268cuin (4.4L), 67 horsepower (50kW), six-cylinder engine. Read More. Low priced, brilliantly streamlined, superbly built. Seeing continued success building innovative and high quality cars, REO had begun to make a name for themselves as a respected car maker and brand. I know, theirs was a Ford but you can own this one for thousands less than a Ford of that year!!! REO slowly burned out as a company, taking the Speed-Wagon down with them, and extinguishing the legend of one of America's most important trucks. Featuring the Reo model 15 (Blue Standard Coupe), Reo Flying Cloud model 20 (Red Sport Sedan), and the Reo Flying Cloud model 25 (Teal Sport Sedan). 1917 model featured 3.25-ton weight and canvas top and sides and cost $1125. Share. They would not insure that one either. Revolutionizing the truck market, the Speed-Wagon was an instant success. If memory serves me correctly,I think the 29 had a different, new and improved engine. company would not insure it as "it was too big" I also have a 1/2 ton "tow" truck with dual wheels for looks. Next page 1 2 The Speed Wagon truck debuted in the REO lineup in 1915 and continued through 1939, its name a single word in the last years. 1926 International Truck driving on country roads, 1927 Chevrolet Utility Truck driving on country road, Antique vintage old blue 1929 International Harvester truck flat, 1926 Chevrolet Superior K Truck driving on country road, Vintage 1926 Chevrolet Superior K truck driving on country road, BADEN BADEN, GERMANY - JULY 2019: blue yellow FORD MODEL A T 1927 1931 truck, oldtimer meeting in Kurpark, A continous track tractor at the Parkhurst ghost town, Whistler, Vintage antique cars at The Big E, Eastern States Exhibition West Springfield Ma. gas, 4 speed. I love . Was $28,900 Now Internet Special Price $27,900! 1920-1927 Reo Speed Wagon Parts Illustration Catalog Reprint, "Parts Illustrations For Model F Speed Wagons With Hydraulic Brakes and FA Engines", 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 Reo Model T-6 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 Reo Speed Wagon, 1920-1926 Reo T6 & U6 Touring & Roadster Owner's Manual Reprint. The company branched into the medium-sized truck market, with the REO Motor Truck Company incorporated in 1910. The name REO may seem almost exotic, but in reality it was simply an abbreviation of its founder's initials. You will find the original part numbers, along with dozens of cutaway views of parts. This page was last edited on 6 January 2023, at 12:31. I should also say that I have not seen the truck in person and they are always nicer in the pictures. The company was soon offering a variety of Speed Wagon models with many options, and by 1925 had produced 125,000.[6]. This too was not enough, and REO declared bankruptcy in 1938. CAD ($) But, this was not enough to return the company to the financial success they had previously experienced, things would only get worse. I collect old trucks. I am probably;y half way through the chassis and hoping to finish this week so I can start refitting some bits and , It has been a while, we are back at it. Part of what makes this 1923 REO Speedwagon fire truck interesting, is the mystery behind its history. As for a regular car and driver report, I got lots of waves and had a ball driving it. This light motor truck was manufactured by REO Motor Company Show more Ted O'Dell 654 views 1 year ago Aut0five 139K views. Lot #59,193. 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Ending its promising life with a series of lackluster mergers, REO slowly burned out as a company, taking the Speed-Wagon down with them, and extinguishing the legend of one of America's most importantclassic trucks. Anyone who knows trucks can see instantly that these great new Reos bring to the market something entirely without precedent in values! Whatever it is, there is just something cool about them. Olds himself had left the company several years prior, but seeing his namesake brand faced with such devastation, he returned in 1933 in order to take back control and make the company profitable again. I would not count on that unless some owner of a similar truck can verify it. Reo, 1928 Model FA commercial bread truck $3,000. 1918 REO Touring Car 4 cylinder 3 speed Runs great Top is in excellent condition Tires are good Wood spoke wheels are in great shape and spokes are tight. For what it is worth, most passenger cars of the period cant go that fast. Olds had left his namesake company, mainly out of spite due to conflicts with the newly appointed company president. REO SPEED WAGON, 1948 or 49. Initially, the cars Olds Motor Vehicle co-produced were known as "Oldsmobiles," but come 1908, General Motors acquired the company,and theentire brandwas now referred to simply as Oldsmobile. Very rare. things have slowed as I am working in out back QLD again. Have all kinds of parts for it includi 1936 REO flying cloud Power windows, AC, runs great. Chevy 350 motor Hot rod Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. Speed was not a serious concern though I chose not to drive it on the interstate, but rather back roads. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 1920 REO Speedwagon Fire Truck is a photograph by Robert Tubesing which was uploaded on August 15th, 2020. This allowed them to build a much faster truck. 1920 REO Speedwagon Fire Truck is a photograph by Robert Tubesing which was uploaded on August 15th, 2020. I'll bet it goes about 20mph in high over. I am an IH guy and am used to having a lot more resources of information and parts. DONT MISS: REO Speedwagon: How the 80s power ballad band hit the road to success, PS: If you liked this article, please share it! This truck is a rare survivor and was custom built for the USDA Forest Serv. ), July 5, 1921: From The Alliance Herald (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb. but could use more work before going on the road. Aerodynamic steamlining, recently introduced and made world-famous by the great Reo-Royale, is now brought to a still wider market by this splendid new Flying Cloud Eight. the name often appeared as the single word "Speedwagon." As with other truck builders, Reo began to adopt styling cues on cabs and grilles in the 1930s. Click to reveal You will find part numbers and illustrations for engine, carburetor, transmission, frame, springs, drive shaft, axles, brakes, interior, cab, stake bed, radiator, and steering gear.