Name: (1936) REO Speed Wagon (pickup)
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Obtained from: Mecum Auctions
Note: Relative Information about the Speed Wagon will specifically relate to this example in the suggestion.
Powertrain:
- Engine: 3.4 L (209 ci) Silver Crown I6*
- Transmission: 3-speed manual
Layout:
- Front-Engine
- RWD**
Performance:
- Top Speed: 35 mph (56 km/h)***
Others:
- Country: US; United States
- Body Style + Class: Mid-Size Pickup****
- Production: ? (cannot be accurately pinpointed)
*Most models used the company’s iconic Gold Crown I6 series
**Most likely as cars from that period were mainly RWD
***For later, pre-WWII models; for earlier models, it was 22 mph (35 km/h)
****Assuming it’s a mid-size truck (size is subjective, especially during the early 1900s)
Additional Facts:
- The Speed Wagon was also call the REO Hurry Up Wagon, but that name didn’t stick
- In 1936, the Speed Wagon (truck, not pickup) became REO’s focus of production; the Speed Wagon (pickup) is widely considered as the pioneer of the modern American pickup truck
- The Speed Wagon was first introduced in 1915; REO offered customers a variety of Speed Wagon models with many options for everyday farm work to firefighting and ambulances
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