Ransom E. Olds secured his spot in American history by creating two successful automobile manufacturing companies. Oldsmobile currently holds the distinction of being America's oldest active manufacturer (1897). Olds left his company in 1904 with a settlement that prohibited him from using his name in any new automotive venture. He still had his initials, which he used for his second company in 1905. This funeral hearse probably began life as a five passenger Model T-6 Sedan. The custom body features glass side panels trimmed with carved wood.Source - AACA Museum
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