The REO SpeedWagon

The REO SpeedWagon revolutionized trucks in the 1920’s. Built by Ransom E Olds, the man who started Oldsmobile, REO made cars and trucks from the early 1900s to the mid 1950’s. REO trucks were faster than other commercial vehicles, giving rise to ‘Speed Wagon’.

1918 REO Model F Speed Wagon.

The REO Motors company played an important role in supplying the allies with 29,000 vehicles for the war effort. Bohn Aluminum and Brass purchased REO Motors in 1955.