Olds story is interesting one, thanks for sharing. Couldn't help but notice how straight the panels are on this. I'm certain it's been restored, but it also speaks to the quality of the Reo. Happy New Year ~ Chuck
Ransom Eli Olds influence on the ENTIRE course of the American motor industry from inception to direction is grossly underestimated. The documented history of this GENIUS is phenomenal.
I love this museum! my girlfriend took me here for my birthday and I wanted to stay all day long. It's so cool seeing all the unique cars on display. Definitely need to go back for another look.
Natural tendency is to shift gears with the right hand. With right hand drive, that puts the gear shift lever to the right- outside the cockpit. With left hand drive , designers and engineers saw that it made sense because the gear shift lever was still to the right, but centered in the middle, out of the weather.
I had a 1949 Olds 88 and named it Ransom, it came with a push button 🔘 starter. In 2021 we retired overseas and bought a 2021 Toyota Wigo. The dealer said it was the first year that came with a push button starter. I replied "what took you so long? My 1949 Olds had one.
The garage in our Dutch village converted two army surplus trucks to tow-trucks in the seventies, one of those was a REO and it was known locally as 'Thé REO' and you knew that there had been a car crash or something else where some 'muscles' were needed.
Name one company that had three bands named after it. In addition to REO Speedwagon there’s the country band Diamond-REO and an earlier glam rock band by the same name.
This is fascinating. Ever since I discovered the Engels Coach Shop channel ive been very interested in the transition between horse-drawn wagon and early cars. They really were horseless carriages.
It's not one of the earliest cars as cars had been around for 25 years back then. However, it's one of the first friendly gasoline cars to followed up EVs that had been more popular until then.
Love the REO cars and the truck. Seeing the shine on this car I have always wondered about the paint in that era. Eas itvas shiny asvyodays psintnorvwas it a bit duller in sheen. Just asking.
Henry Ford, Henry Ford, Henry Ford...I swear why do people always claim he did everything first? There where other car manufacturers that had left hand steering before Ford, even Chevrolet had left hand steering from the start 1908 same year Ford had left hand steering. Even Oldsmobile had the first assembly line before Ford, yet he gets the credit. Ford had the first flathead V8 they say, yet Cadillac had them in 1914, a good 18 years earlier. I even hear Ford had the first overhead valve V8 in 1954, yet Chevrolet had them in 1917. I expect more from people that's supposed to be knowledgeable. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate Fords, Henry did a good job of making an affordable car to the masses, and helped produce goods for WW2, but that's about it.
Olds story is interesting one, thanks for sharing. Couldn't help but notice how straight the panels are on this. I'm certain it's been restored, but it also speaks to the quality of the Reo. Happy New Year ~ Chuck
This car came out of the Harrah's collection so it's been treated right over the years.
There's a whole history book wrapped up in that REO. Well researched and presented.
Ransom Eli Olds influence on the ENTIRE course of the American motor industry from inception to direction is grossly underestimated. The documented history of this GENIUS is phenomenal.
I've been to the Oldsmobile museum in Lansing twice. It's very cool. Ransom even had a turntable for cars at his house
I love this museum! my girlfriend took me here for my birthday and I wanted to stay all day long. It's so cool seeing all the unique cars on display. Definitely need to go back for another look.
Really enjoying all of your videos. Thanks much Rick! PS I remember you on channel 12.
Thanks! Channel 12 was a great place to work. Of course, these days I just play with cars!
They continued building Diamond REO’s in Pennsylvania until 2010!
I didn't realize that they were still using the name that long!
Natural tendency is to shift gears with the right hand. With right hand drive, that puts the gear shift lever to the right- outside the cockpit. With left hand drive , designers and engineers saw that it made sense because the gear shift lever was still to the right, but centered in the middle, out of the weather.
The first time I saw one I got a ride in it, It was 1986 , It is that experience that got me into old cars #Aztec73
I'd love to drive one some day.
I had a 1949 Olds 88 and named it Ransom, it came with a push button 🔘 starter. In 2021 we retired overseas and bought a 2021 Toyota Wigo. The dealer said it was the first year that came with a push button starter. I replied "what took you so long? My 1949 Olds had one.
When they quit cars and went to trucks, I believe they made firetrucks also.
And busses!
The garage in our Dutch village converted two army surplus trucks to tow-trucks in the seventies, one of those was a REO and it was known locally as 'Thé REO' and you knew that there had been a car crash or something else where some 'muscles' were needed.
Name one company that had three bands named after it. In addition to REO Speedwagon there’s the country band Diamond-REO and an earlier glam rock band by the same name.
I'd never heard of them!
@@rickdebruhlcars Turns out the country band spells it Diamond Rio. The glam band never caught the golden ring, unfortunately.
I lived in Lansing during the 1960s, Diamond REO was still making trucks.
Great Story, Love Automotive History. My Father was parted that History.
I also have a REO and it runs. It's a tiny 4 cycle snow blower. You got a nice car there.
I learned to drive with a Valiant like that red one in the background.❤
Beautiful car.
Can't imagine how scary 45mph would be sitting 10 feet up in the back seats.
This is fascinating. Ever since I discovered the Engels Coach Shop channel ive been very interested in the transition between horse-drawn wagon and early cars. They really were horseless carriages.
Absolutely. The earliest cars were just buggies without the horses.
one of my scout leaders has an reo work vehicle decked out like a ny daily news delivery truck.. he had it up recently at a scout supported car show
R E O Ransom Edward Olds. Yeah, that Olds.
Every time I see REO I think about ELO.
And not REO Speedwagon?
I only saw this car in Murdoch's Mysteries. I never heard about REO and thought it was a fake name for a car, made just for the TV Series
Thank you Rick
It's not one of the earliest cars as cars had been around for 25 years back then. However, it's one of the first friendly gasoline cars to followed up EVs that had been more popular until then.
The advertisement with a capital R and lower case eo indicates it was transitioning to a word and away from initials.
Love the REO cars and the truck. Seeing the shine on this car I have always wondered about the paint in that era. Eas itvas shiny asvyodays psintnorvwas it a bit duller in sheen. Just asking.
Ridin' the Storm Out
Horrible conditions for the riders of cars at the time, except for the electric cars marketed to women and ultraluxury cars marketed to ultrarich.
starboard side steering? reimport?
i need to watch before i comment
So we get to hear the jaw flap but not the engine run -- does it even run?
Henry Ford, Henry Ford, Henry Ford...I swear why do people always claim he did everything first? There where other car manufacturers that had left hand steering before Ford, even Chevrolet had left hand steering from the start 1908 same year Ford had left hand steering. Even Oldsmobile had the first assembly line before Ford, yet he gets the credit. Ford had the first flathead V8 they say, yet Cadillac had them in 1914, a good 18 years earlier. I even hear Ford had the first overhead valve V8 in 1954, yet Chevrolet had them in 1917. I expect more from people that's supposed to be knowledgeable. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate Fords, Henry did a good job of making an affordable car to the masses, and helped produce goods for WW2, but that's about it.