Guest Koviak Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Greeting from Texas! I just inherited a 1908 Reo and a Model T. I am not having any problems finding information on the Model T, but I can't find anything about the REO. Can someone tell me what this thing is worth, or how to find out? Tell me anything you can from the pictures, lol. It Supposedly drove in a parade a few years ago. Best Regards, Joshua Koviak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Neat. Not a roadster however. Hopefully some of the early REO guys can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Koviak Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Neat. Not a roadster however. Hopefully some of the early REO guys can help.Lol, proves how much I know. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 As mentioned, it's not a roadster, but a touring car. Without rear doors, that body style is commonly known as a toy tonneau.Is it a two cylinder?Reo projects of that age seem to sell in the 15k to 20k range. A lot depends on originality and condition, and having a transferable title. I always get concerned when I see a serial number plate attached with new screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochetVelo Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 There is a similar REO on eBay now described as an "older restoration, runs and drives well." Not selling yet at their price of $22,500.Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest austincar6 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Looks like you have a nice older restoration Reo.I noted theres no rear doors. Witch Reo touring cars woud have had in 08. Do you have the back doors?This info I have is coming out of the Advanced Catalog Reo Automobile 1908 issue.Engine in these cars where two cyl producing 16hp. Would cruise comfortably at 35 mph. Sold for around $1250 when new.They came with Gray and Davis oil and gas lamps. Looks like someone took the generator replaced it with a Prestolite light tank. The original coil box on this cars should be a National coil box and coils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Koviak Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Thanks to everyone for the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 The whole body appears to be home made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) One often used car-price reference is the Old Cars Report Price Guide, issued every twomonths and often available on news stands.Their annual book is the "2016 Collector CarPrice Guide," recently issued in 2015 and post-dated.Here's a reference to the book:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/144024457XMy "2014" copy of that book suggests that a true1908 Maxwell, regardless of which authentic body it had,is worth about $9000 in #4 condition. If the body is incorrect, that will detract from the car's value, sorry to say.But if the body is home-made and correctly reproduces the form and every detail, the car's value shouldn't be much hurt.A #4 condition car they describe as "good" condition:"A driveable vehicle needing no, or only minor, work to befunctional. Also a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. All components may need restorationto be 'excellent,' but the car is mostly usable 'as is.'This is a driver. It may be in the process of restoration or itsowner may have big plans, but even from 20 feet away, there isno doubt that it needs a lot of help."The website of the Horseless Carriage Club of America (www.hcca.org)is a good place to sell early cars. In the current market, a bit subdued,I think cars have to be realistically priced if they are to sell. Edited April 27, 2015 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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