In Omaha, Nebraska in 1916 Saunders gave birth to the first established business for the renting of automobiles on a drive-it-yourself basis. In 1917 Saunders began renting trucks, the REO Speed Wagon was typical of the trucks used in the rental fleet.Introduced to the marketplace in 1915, this 1919 model REO Speed Wagon sold for over $1,075. With a four-cylinder, 35-horsepower motor, this Speed Wagon could attain speeds of over 22 miles per hour. This well-preserved REO Speedwagon is valued at $16,000. This Speedwagon is on display at the National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States located in Auburn, Indiana.
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