Chris Paulsen Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1908 REO Model A, two-cylinder Touring This 1908 REO is an exceptionally original example. It starts easily, and runs and drives very well. I believe it has been driven few miles over the course of its’ life. Aside from tires we installed, and the paint applied in 1948 (directly on top of the original), it is unrestored, factory original, including: upholstery, top, side curtains, roll-up windscreen, etc. It has many original features not found on restored vehicles. These include: original fiberboard engine pan, white rubber tubing shielding the wire running from the battery box on the running board to the engine, wooden spacers in the battery box, cloth between body and frame to help keep the dust out, air filter on carburetor, “gasoline” stenciled on top of gas tank, storage box under driver’s seat, leather strap and holder for starting crank, side curtain fasteners, sheet metal differential cover, and more. This car was purchased new in rural Nebraska, and evidenced by the aluminum registration disc remaining on the dash. It was purchased by E.A. Carlson in 1948. He applied a fresh coat of paint directly on top of the original, and put on display in the Plainsman Museum in Aurora, Nebraska. There it remained until we purchased it in 2012. Upon purchase, we installed tires and tubes. After a mechanical inspection and changing of fluids, we returned it to running and driving condition. Inspection of the engine internals revealed the original fiber shims in the connecting rods. They were removed and replaced with brass shims. The engine, transmission and differential are quiet. This exceptionally original REO could be the benchmark to which others are restored, or it could be driven and enjoyed as is, as 2-cylinder REO’s are among the best for 1 & 2 cylinder touring. Asking $43,500 or trade. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Paulsen Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Here are a few of the details I mentioned above: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Fantastic machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Now THAT is waaaay cool ! It sets a standard for all other Reo's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Chris-Congratulations on an amazing discovery. The condition is just incredible. If you worked on it, I know it is tour ready! From personal experience, I can attest that these two cylinder REOs will lead the way on any 1 and 2 cylinder tour. They will even outrun some smaller four cylinder cars. A great opportunity for someone who really wants to get involved with HCCA touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Oh boy, I like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrts Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 What a neat little brass car. Henry F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Chris, we should discuss trading. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 All pictures here: http://www.tomlaferriere.com/listings/1911-emf-studebaker-30-touring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coon Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Chris Thanks for pointing out those rare original features, A real treat to see them Good luck w the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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