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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.
Perhaps some of you may not be as familiar with the Oldsmobile brand as much as you are with Corvettes and Mustangs. So let's go over some history! Oldsmobile was an American automobile company that was initially established back in 1897. It produced over 35 million vehicles throughout its lifetime, and its flagship model was the Oldsmobile 98. This full-size car was manufactured until 1996 and had the most technologically advanced items available at the time. This well-kept example of the 1964 Oldsmobile 98 comes to you with just 68,449 miles on its clock, a very good mileage for a car of its age. It is currently located in Cheney, Washington, waiting for its next owner.
An Oldsmobile Cutlass is an interesting choice of classic car if you want to stray away from the more popular brands. Oldsmobile was a division of General Motors that dated back to 1987. The General bought it 1908. Sadly, Oldsmobile ceased to be in 2004, making its cars even more intriguing and desirable for those who want to own something that isn’t available anymore. Today, we’ve got a 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale in Redmond, Oregon. The Cutlass was named after a fighter jet as well as a swashbuckling sword, and was produced across six generations from 1961 to 1999. This second-generation car includes the original owner’s manual and approximately $45,000 worth of receipts, showing that it’s been well-cared for.
Oldsmobile is a brand that the current generation won’t know much about because it was defunct by 2004. A division of General Motors, the company itself dates back to 1987, which tells you that it’s pretty historically significant towards American automotive culture as a whole. In the ʼ60s and ʼ70s, Oldsmobile was right up there with the rest, making muscle cars, personal luxury cars, full-size cars and everything else that Americans wanted, save for SUVs and pickup trucks. Today, we’ve got a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme for sale from Saint Paul, Indiana. The Cutlass represented the brand’s compact car for a brief period before switching to the midsize segment in 1963, where it remained for several generations. So, this car is a great way to teach your kids some automotive history, as well as give them something that is not only a lovely car to cherish, but also a smart investment for the future.
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