Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1929 reo flying cloud. All the interior wood is original and in great shape. There was no rust on this car when restoration was started so no patch work done all original reo. Reo repair shop manual 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 flying cloud royale. Vintage parts for 1928 reo flying cloud for sale ebay.
Ad for the 1929 reo flying cloud, just looking for the right kind of girl. Lawrence and oppenheimer by nuell pharr davis kirkus. Reo vintage car and truck parts for sale shop with. In april 1927, reo introduced the wolverine brand of cars as a companion model to the flying cloud. The es 1 ends were also on fc, fd, fa, fb, fd trucks. Brake hose set reo flying cloud, model a 1927 1928. Wicita man restores 1928 reo flying cloud the wichita eagle.
The reo speed wagon alternately reo speedwagon was a light motor truck manufactured by reo motor car company. Speed and comfort to be featured in smaller edition of flying cloud. I believe the flying cloud is owned by the same person as the royale as they sat side by side at a car show i attended some years back. The one, an episcopalian archconservative from south dakota, became the dean of experimental physicists.
Ford thunderbird models, 1955 they had some problems but it wasnt with style at least not in my book. Get the best deals on vintage parts for reo flying cloud when you shop the largest online selection at. Looking for great deals on 1929 reo flying cloud auto parts and accessories. Seven favorites from the grovewood village antique car museum. Olds motor car company, but the owner of olds previous company, then called olds motor works, objected and threatened legal action on the grounds of likely confusion of names by consumers. Except for the oil filter this beautiful car has all its original parts. Brass griffin carburetor model f ford oldsmobile chrysler studebaker nash chevy. Jul 14, 20 while its a bit of a cliche to see cars from the twenties done up as taxis, whether or not they were originally used as such, this 1924 reo model v for sale on hemmings. This is a cut down sedan with the front half of another phaeton welded in. See the article in its original context from april 22, 1928, section s, page 142 buy reprints view on timesmachine timesmachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Nice straight body with some rust, wood is in bad condition, especially.
Theyre likely to find her, inasmuch as this ad was published in the september, 1928 issue of the ladies home journal. Included with car is owners manual and mechanic instruction book. Pawn stars is an american reality television series that premiered on history on july 19, 2009. It was an ancestor of the pickup truck first introduced in 1915, production continued through at least 1953 and led to reo being one of the better known manufacturers of commercial vehicles prior to world war ii. For interest, these es 1 ends were also used on reo flying cloud 192728 and master 6 in 1929 with interrod et 3. What it was was a 1928 reo flying cloud victoria coupe deluxe edition with under 43,000 miles showing on its odometer. Reo 1928 flying cloud coupe just out of long storage.
Automobile production ceased in 1940, and its automotive assets were acquired by kaiserfrazer in 1947. For 1928 1933 trucks and speedwagons except for the junior, youll need this book as well as the 1928 1933 truck and speedwagon supplement. Fits 2632 reo 6 speedwagon truck cylinder head gasket fitzgerald 722 nors rare fits. Reo to produce new car speed and comfort to be featured in. This car is kept in a museum and out of the elements. The eights were gone by 1935 and a redesigned flying cloud. Reos two most memorable cars were its reo flying cloud introduced in 1927 and the. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1928 reo flying cloud classics for sale near you. It boasted cadillac quality in a less expensive package. I am nearly certain that the frame is a reo and the number is placed in the correct place however re olds museum as well as reo club documents show we should have 1 letter b foe wolverine and a for flying cloud. Vintage advertisements vintage ads 1920s car motorcycle art car advertising the old days old ads classic cars old things. Hemmings find of the day 1929 reo street rod hemmings. With a continental engine, artillery wheels, and a different pattern of horizontal radiator louvers from the flying cloud, the wolverine was made until 1928. Reo lansing, michigan 19051936 for certain reasons was the public relations explanation given in january 1904 when ransom eli olds left the company he had founded, though insiders in the industry knew it was principally because the smiths, who held controlling interest in olds motor works, wanted to phase out his beloved curved dash oldsmobile and build more luxurious.
The reo autoshow was held in helsinki on 1826 of february 1928 at kaartintori not kasarmintori, torimarket place. Reo repair shop manual 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933. Grahampaige was an american automobile manufacturer founded by brothers joseph b. T his new line from general motors was introduced to fill the gap between the buick and the cadillac. The 1928 models feature exclusive fourwheel steeldraulics a onepiece internal expanding brake band in lieu of separate brake shoes. The bodies for franklins olympic series which were shared by the reo flying cloud were built by the hayes mfg. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. For 19281933 trucks and speedwagons except for the junior, youll need this book as well as the 19281933 truck and speedwagon supplement. There are 2 1928 to 1930 reo flying clouds for sale today on. Unfollow 1930 reo flying cloud to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Other combinations of letters and numbers sufficed for most cars until the 1930s, although reo introduced the flying cloud in 1927, and studebaker, the dictator, president and commander in 1928. There are 5 classic reo flying clouds for sale today on. See more ideas about reo speedwagon, trucks and cars. In the early depression era, many manufacturers shared bodies to help reduce. Oh the places youll go places around the world places to travel travel destinations places to visit around the worlds laos vietnam abandoned places. Where to sell a oneoff 1928 reo wolverine period rat rod. Reo flying cloud classics for sale classics on autotrader. If you need a pair its now or never, as no more will be made. A 1933 reo flying cloud 2door coupe ransom eli olds founded the reo motor car company in 1904 after leaving the olds motor works company oldsmobile which he had also founded. I have a couple of old books around which talk about hopping up the flathead ford v8and of course the mercand the gmc truck straight six, chevy straight sixes and the buick straight.
May 9, 2018 reo made some of the best cars and trucks of the early 20th century. Get the best deals on reo vintage car and truck parts. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 1927 reo flying cloud fourdoor sedan. It begins lyrically with lawrence crossing the country in 1928 in a reo flying cloud coupe to take a job at berkeley, to be followed shortly by oppenheimer in a gray cadillac to take jobs both at berkeley and cal tech. It proved to be quite successful in the prewar era, especially with the reo flying cloud model. Aug 02, 2015 into those reo flying clouds, franklin stuffed airman engines, added franklin hoods and grille shells, and offered the cobbled result as the franklin olympic. Just type in the auto part or accessory youre looking for in the search box above or click the find all link to search all available auto parts and accessories for your 1929 reo flying cloud. What still intrigues me is the strange serial number. These pictures are a tribute to our reo speedwagons heritage. Orig 1916 reo motor car service department book w axle interchange photo. Mar 31, 2016 an old finnish taxi reo was laying on forrest for far too long and i had to save her from the missery she had been trough. Have all kinds of parts for it including a transmission. As oakland later pontiac was a companion car to chevrolet, lasalle was to be the companion car to cadillac.
Updated perhaps the most imaginative new car showroom ever the reo booth at the helsinki auto show. Hispano suiza h6 very nice and original hispano suiza h6 in great condition driving. Get the best deals on vintage parts for 1928 reo flying cloud when you shop the largest online selection at. The current owner had loaned money to the previous owner and took the flying. Buy online, view images and see past prices for a 1933 reo flying cloud coupe. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Jan 02, 2017 the final reo model of 1936 was a flying cloud. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyers proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the sellers shipping history, and other factors. Into those reo flying clouds, franklin stuffed airman engines, added franklin hoods and grille shells, and offered the cobbled result as the franklin olympic. Hemmings find of the day 1924 reo model v hemmings daily. Top 140 books published in 1928 that people have added on goodreads. Reo truck chrysler massey harris gray marine starter armature.
Treasury of early american automobiles, 18771925, bonanza books, new. Above is the less glamorous but related 1931 reo flying cloud 830. Yall are right the phaeton mystery is indeed solved. The reo motor car company was a lansing, michiganbased company that produced. At one point the company also manufactured buses on its truck platforms.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Competition to this reo in 1930 included auburns 125, cadillacs v16, duesenbergs sj phaeton, imperials limousine, lincolns lseries. For sale in our nashville showroom is a rare classic. Bought it from a gentleman in pennsylvania who fully restored it. Extremely rare 1935 reo flying cloud ransom eli olds founded the reo motor car company in 1904 after leaving the olds motor works company oldsmobile. Updated perhaps the most imaginative new car showroom. See the article in its original context from december 9, 1928, section n, page 2. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Reo vintage car and truck parts for sale shop with afterpay.