Friday Carblogging

I'm highlighting two manufacturers today, White Motors and REO Motor Car company.

First, REO was begun by a guy named Ransom E. Olds (hmm, that name is familiar - guess who's in the pipe for next week?).

Here are some REO's:

An early 1906 Runabout:


Here's a 1919 Touring car:


Of course, the REO Speedwagon. I have no idea if vehicle resides at 157 Riverside Avenue or not:


And an advertisement that would make Lileks drool:


Finding pictures of a White is a bit more difficult:

Here's one from 1927:


Notice the company name on this advertisement:



These manufacturers actually stayed in business, although they slightly changed focus over the years. You'll see more familiar models below the fold:

The modern day versions are seen daily on the roads of America:

Here's the Diamond Reo:


And, of course, the White Freightliner: