Steve Braverman

They're all works in progress. From left is my 1932 Series 16A Sedan, Dad's 1925 Series 10C Touring, and Dad's 1923 Series 10B Demi-Sedan.

I paid $13,500 for this car in May of 2000. This is me picking it up before driving it 900 miles home. I would say the prices have not changed that much for these cars since then.

From left to right, 1932 Series 16A Sedan, 1925 Series 10C Touring, and 1923 Series 10B Demi-Sedan. My 1933 Series 18A Olympic Convertible is still a pile of parts.

I might take a ride to browse.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1937hd45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If they stopped because the rear axle broke, it's a Maxwell. </div></div> They probably got pulled over by the fashion police

The wheels, spare arrangement and other details say 1922 or 23 Maxwell.

Maxwell

Thanks Tom, That name doesn't give any good google results either. I'll probably put a Delco distributor in the car like I did with Dad's other Series 10.

Don't miss the Petersen Museum in LA.

Auburn

I had heard that somebody was making them. Any ideas? NOS caps crack under the heat of Franklin use. I guess 80-year-old plastic has a shelf life.

I have a Franklin Olympic. Franklin needed a cheaper car to sell, and so re-badged Reo Flying Clouds with Franklin engines. I ca say the cars are very well-made, and that there are very few around. I seem to see more Franklins surviving than Reos.

If you have collector car insurance, you might not be allowed to tow anything. Check with you insurance company.

What is it that you want to know? A specific question might get a quicker answer. If the Reo you are looking at is a Flying Cloud, it will have a 6 cylinder engine. The Flying Cloud was a mid-priced car, more than a Chevy or Ford, but less than a Buick. Reo also built a high-end car called the Royale, but I think the Royale was done by 1932.

I had heard that somebody was reproducing distributor caps for Atwater-Kent distributors. Anybody know who?

You think a Buick is an "oddball?" I should show you around my garage.

I would grab it for that price. The Dynaflow is a durable unit, and there is always somebody who will be able to fix it if needed. You will love this car.

Looks great! I'm so glad somebody did this. Thank you.

I had a '63 LeSabre for a while. It was a very nice car. The 401 Nailhead was a powerhouse, and Buick smooth. The Dynaflow transmission was a neat conversation piece, 0-60 without shifting. It was a little sluggish off the line, but passing from 55-80 was impressive. The front brakes have big aluminum drums that will warp easily. Overall a nice diving car, and very attractive in my opinion. I am sorry I sold mine.

It also fits 1932-33 Reo Flying Cloud and 1933 Franklin Olympic. Would you like to sell it?

I got a harness from RI for my Franklin last year. It was perfect. Nuff said.

I guess we're fortunate he wasn't a BPOE member. The Elk would look silly on the hood.

I agree with Mika. There is very little gain by installing a slant six. The Chrysler flat-head six was built until 1969 in trucks and even later as an industrial engine. Easy so get and cheap to fix.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JO BO</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I know someone who has a nice unrestored one. I don't know if he would part with though. JO BO </div></div> I don't have any money to buy anything anyway, but it would be neat to see it. I'd just like to learn more about it.

A picture would help.