REO Depot Truck 1914 - World Of Classic Cars -

Nine hp horizontal single-cylinder engine, two-speed planetary gear transmission, semi-elliptic front suspension with full-elliptic rear suspension, and mechanical rear-wheel brakes. Wheelbase: 90"

REO Depot Truck 1914

Despite founding Olds Motor Vehicle Company in 1897, myriad factors precipitated Ransom E. Olds’ resignation a few short years later in 1903. Choosing to start fresh, Mr. Olds used his initials (R.E.O.) to found the REO Motor Car Company. Production started in 1904, and passenger cars were abandoned in 1936 to concentrate solely on trucks.

REO Depot Truck 1914

A stout vehicle, the REO has a maximum capacity of 1,500 pounds, rides on a 90-inch wheelbase with a semi-elliptic front suspension, a full-elliptic rear suspension and rear-wheel mechanical brakes. The single-cylinder, nine-hp engine laid horizontally under the seat is water-cooled with a tubular radiator mounted up front. The drivetrain comprises a double chain and a two-speed planetary transmission with a multi-disc clutch.

REO Depot Truck 1914