Description: Reo 1928Flying Cloud Master C Series. 4-door sedan, body-off complete restoration, steel body by Budd, beautiful inside and out, body steel gray, black fenders, award-winning impressive auto, must see to appreciate, heater and directional signals added. Garage kept and covered, non-smoker, service records. $30,000.The owner purchased this REO in poor condition in 1969 at a benefit auction in Somerville, NJ. Even though it was not drivable, nothing was rusted through and the car still had nearly all its original equipment making it a restorer__s dream car. The car sat covered for 15 years waiting for the owner__s retirement when restoration began in earnest and was completed in October, 1991. The restoration took place in Stillwater, Oklahoma between 1989 and 1991 in a climate controlled workshop. The owner had previously restored a 1923 Model T Ford Touring in the late 50__s.This beautifully restored REO affords luxurious drives through town and country. It has provided escort for numerous weddings and has even been trailered distances to be used in family weddings. Year after year this REO graced the Oklahoma State University Homecoming parade carrying administrators and dignitaries from many countries.The owner has received many __Best of Show__ trophies throughout Oklahoma and the car has been shown in numerous community car shows. As member number 325 of the REO Club of America, Inc. (out of over 2,000 members), many active club members are familiar with this finely restored auto.Among its special features are REO__s first hydraulic brakes, a semi-automatic lubrication system for the leaf springs and a system that prevents it from being put into gear with the ignition off. The car has a 121__ wheelbase, weighs 3640 pounds, is propelled by a REO built 268.5 cubic inch 6 cylinder (3-3/8__ bore, 5__ stroke) engine that produces 27.3 HP NACC (73 HP SAE). Tires are 30 X 6.2 balloon, current 600/650 X 19__, with original wood spokes in the wheels. Gasoline tank capacity is 17 U.S. gallons, oil pan capacity is 6 quart, cooling system capacity is 4-3/4 gallon. The wooden steering wheel, beautifully detailed dash and door panel are all original. The original owner__s manual and copies of restoration photos would be made available to the buyer. Wanda Hart 405-334-1472 64009@ads.ClassyAuto.com
