Guest Dick77 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) Does any one have pictures of the 27-28 Reo Coupe Wolverine?dneddinger@sbcglobal.net Edited September 28, 2011 by Dick77 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 This is all I could find so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick77 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 At least that is a start. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 You're welcome.There are plenty of photos of sedans but coupes are no where to be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stephen48 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Wolverines were only built with sedan and two door sedan bodies only. No coupes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick77 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I have searched for a couple of hours and haven't found any of the Wolverine Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 It appears there were cabriolet coupes but the ones I found were of examples that needed extensive restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest De Soto Frank Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Wolverines were only built with sedan and two door sedan bodies only. No coupes!Sure looks like a coupe in the original Ladies Home Journal advert from 1928 posted in reply #2...:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick77 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Yes I think that is one . I will try and blow it up which probably will not work on such a old photo. [ DJ ] I know what you mean about ones that need to be restored. That is what I am thinking about buying. The reason for wanting to see a good picture of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick77 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Wolverines were only built with sedan and two door sedan bodies only. No coupes!The one I am looking at has Wolverine labels on it. The guy I am talking to about it is going to send me pictures tonight. If so I will post one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick77 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I have the pictures now Just have to figure out how to post them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 You can upload them into your post by using the "NEW REPLY" button and then post them using Attach Files under Additional Options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 closest I can find is a Brougham in this ad from Finland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I've seen that one when I was searching for the elusive coupe.Here it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldenguy Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) Stephen48 and others, I owned a 1928 Wolverine Sport coupe several years ago. By Sport coupe I mean a soft convertible type top basically like the Ford model A sport coupe.It did not go down but was a fabric top It was all original and upholstered in a dark green leather including the rumble seat compartment. It also had a golf compartment door on the right side just behind the passenger door. I have been told more recently that Reo never built this model. I advertised the car in HMNs and it went to a broker/dealer whom resold it to another party and is currently in a private museum. I do have photos of the car but my photo filing is a mess, they are in a box somewhere. I am going to Carlisle and Hershey so can't look for a couple of weeks. When I cleaned out the car there was a NOS head gasket on the package shelf behind the front seat, that is still in my shop gasket drawer. But,yes I did own one, sounds like it may have been the only one ever made. Bleach, thank you It was just like the advertisment you just posted. --Bob Edited September 28, 2011 by Seldenguy more info (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 There's a place in Missoula,Mt that has two "Cabriolet" coupes for sale. They are actually the "Sport" coupes as described above. upillar.com Motors | 1928 Reo Wolverine Cabriolet Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick77 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Trying to attach pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Nice! Finally a photo of an actual decent looking Wolverine Cabriolet.Good Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stephen48 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Noted it seems some of the "credible" reference material I have is not totally reliable.Thank you for enlightening me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 So what distinguishes a "wolverine" from a standard REO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick77 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Beats me. I will try to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest De Soto Frank Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 So what distinguishes a "wolverine" from a standard REO?( The following info is from: American Carspotter's Guide: 1920-1939, by Tad Burness; Motorooks International, 1975 edition )The Wolverine was a smaller, less powerful, ( and presumably ) lower-priced companion car to REO.The Wolverine rode a 114" wheelbase, had a 50 HP / 199 cid Continental 15-E six-cylinder engine, with Northeast Ignition, 28 x 5.25 tires and a 4.45 gear ratio. The Wolverine was introduced May 5, 1927 and "replaced" by the Flying Cloud "Mate" in December 1928.Wolverines also appear to have had two groups of horizontal hood louvres on each side. The "Mate" had unique hood louvres, consisting of of two tiers of short groups of vertical louvres, in a curve that swept downward towards the rear of the hood.Senior REOs of the same period ('mid '27 - late '28) rode on a 121" wheelbase, had a REO-built 73 HP / 249 cid six with Delco-Remy ignition (sic), 30 x 6.20 tires, and 4.58 gear ratio (possibly other ratios).Senior REOs had conventional vertical hood louvres.I can't tell from the illustrations, but it appears that the Wolverine might have had a slightly different radiator shell than the senior REO, with regard to the inner edge contour at the top (the "cut-out" that reveals the radiator core)... senior REOs had one "step" at the top, Wolverines may have had two "steps".With such a short production run, of an already relatively low-output independent manufacturer, it would not be surprising that few of these cars turn-up.I'm sure there is more information on the subject, but this is a start...I believe the Wolverine is ( or was) the Official state animal of Michigan, and legendary jazz cornet player Bix Beiderbecke started-out touring with a regional jazz band called "The Wolverines".:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stephen48 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Here is a Wolverine with a home made body hence the front view shot.It gives an indication of the frontal appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick77 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thank you everyone for all of the information. I am thinking about buying a rebuilder and I am a tad concerned about the availability of parts. I would imagine a bunch of the parts would be interchangeable but not like the A's and the T's where you can find parts any place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronabi Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Try this link of annual REO Club meets you may find one there.Annual Meets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IanDaly Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I have more photos of this REO if people are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) Congrats on the coupe, Ian. If I am not mistaken you are the buyer as this car was discussed a bit on FB last nite - you have come to the right place! With a spare engine and a complete car you are off to a good start - - You will find a lot of interest here, and if you are starting a restoration anytime soon, a great way to share info and progress is in the "our cars & restoration projects" area below. welcome to the forum! Edited November 3, 2016 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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