Owning a classic car is necessary for every car enthusiast in this modern day and age, but what about a true vintage vehicle? Today, what we have on sale is a car from the last century, a 121-year-old Oldsmobile Model R Runabout, Also known as the ‘Curved Dash’, this gasoline-powered marvel is hailed as the pioneer of mass production in the automotive industry in 1901, meaning it was the first to be built on an assembly line using interchangeable parts. This pristine 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Runabout Curved Dash, preserved in its original and authentic state, awaits in Ohio, offering a rare opportunity to possess not just a relic of automotive history but also a cherished slice of human history.
This 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Runabout comes with a top-up configuration to shade you from the heat if you dare to depart on an early 20th-century adventure. White rubber tires, reminiscent of a bygone era, perfectly complement the black exterior. Atop leaf springs sit a straightforward body, with its iconic toboggan-style dashboard giving the model its memorable alias. Steering was accomplished through a tiller, bestowed upon this Oldsmobile a driving experience distinct from cars built even a decade later. Brass lamps that have been equipped as headlights and taillights showcase our automotive technology of the 1900's. The "interior", or just a luxurious bench put on a set of four wheels, has kept original with red accents throughout the minimal bodywork, adding a pop of color and character.
At the heart of the vehicle is the original flat-mounted single-cylinder 95ci engine, cooled with water. It produces a modest 5hp, drawing fuel through a brass gravity feed carburetor. The original transmission, which features a semi-automatic configuration, offers two forward gears and one reverse gear, utilizing a planetary-type (epicyclic) system for the low-speed forward and reverse motion. Both front and rear boast sturdy solid axles, while the power of the rear wheels is transferred through the original chain drive. Tipping the scales at 850 pounds and supported by Concord leaf springs, this Oldsmobile Curved Dash achieves a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour, adequate for the 1900s.
Owning a classic car is necessary for every car enthusiast in this modern day and age, but what about a true vintage vehicle? Today, what we have on sale is a car from the last century, a 121-year-old Oldsmobile Model R Runabout, Also known as the ‘Curved Dash’, this gasoline-powered marvel is hailed as the pioneer of mass production in the automotive industry in 1901, meaning it was the first to be built on an assembly line using interchangeable parts. This pristine 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Runabout Curved Dash, preserved in its original and authentic state, awaits in Ohio, offering a rare opportunity to possess not just a relic of automotive history but also a cherished slice of human history.
Oldsmobile is yet another one of those American automakers who is, sadly, no more. Our country’s storied automotive history is littered with such manufacturers who gave us some truly spectacular machines; yet time and economics were unkind to them. But have you heard of the Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds range? You see, in 1968, Oldsmobile collaborated with renowned aftermarket tuning firm Hurst Performance to create a special line-up of sporty cars. They started with the Cutlass. By 1983, it was time to celebrate 15 years of this amazing partnership, and a line-up of special 15th Anniversary Edition Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds were made. This 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary Edition is one of just 3,001 units made, and comes to you with 14,152 miles. Currently residing in Hiawatha, Iowa, this car packs the iconic Rocket V8 and Lightning Rod transmission combo.
An interesting name for a car – Cutlass. Yes, that’s what Oldsmobile called their compact car offering between 1961 and 1999. In 1964, the Cutlass graduated to the midsize segment, and also dabbled around as a personal luxury car between 1968 and 1988. That’s what we’ve got here, a third-generation 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible from San Antonio, Texas. The third generation saw some major changes, including fresh and more dynamic styling by Stan Wilen, different wheelbases for two and four-door variants, and some nice V8 power. The Cutlass S was the midrange trim, bookended by the F-85 beneath and the Supreme above. Today, this car is a fine way to relive the glorious Sixties of American automobilia, and do so with a machine from a celebrated brand that’s sadly, no more.
Named after a fighter jet which in turn was named after a sword, the Cutlass in Oldsmobile speak was a series of cars that was made between 1961 and 1999. It started off as a compact for just two short years before spending the meat of its life in the midsize segment. It also flirted with the Personal Luxury Car segment between 1968 and 1988. Today’s 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible hails from the third generation which was available as a coupe, sedan, hardtop, station wagon and convertible. It’s got the famous Rocket V8 under the hood, and has covered 93,000 miles so far. Now, it rests peacefully in Wellington, Florida, waiting for a new owner to pick it up and care for it. Is that you, then?
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