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The Oldsmobile Curved Dash has a side crank; the driver could start the car from the front seat. It has a two-speed transmission, center chain drive and mechanical brake on the transmission. The engine is a one-cylinder horizontal style with 4.5 horsepower. The car weighs 650 pounds and cost $650.
The Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' runabout was built from 1901-1903, quickly followed by the 1904 Model 6C. This single-cylinder car was quite successful, and one of America's most prolific early vehicles. This 1901 Oldsmobile is one of 425 reported to have been built in the first year. This car is on long term loan to the museum (Canton Classic Car Museum) by Mr. and Mrs. Clement and Mary Konen, of Canton, Ohio.Source - Canton Classic Car Museum
The Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' runabout was built from 1901-1903, quickly followed by the 1904 Model 6C. This single-cylinder car was quite successful, and one of America's most prolific early vehicles. This 1901 Oldsmobile is one of 425 reported to have been built in the first year. This car is on long term loan to the museum (Canton Classic Car Museum) by Mr. and Mrs. Clement and Mary Konen, of Canton, Ohio.Source - Canton Classic Car Museum
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1901 Oldsmobile Model R Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Oldsmobile Model R
(Data based on Model Year 1901 sales)
| 1901 OLDSMOBILE MODEL R CURVED DASH RUNABOUT Sold for USD$62,720 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1901 Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' Runabout Chassis#: 6541 Sold for USD$40,700 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
| 1901 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Replica Sold for USD$2,997 2015 Collector Car Productions - Maple City Classic Car | |
| 1901 Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash Runabout Sold for USD$55,575 2008 Bonhams - Vintage New England | |
| 1901 OLDSMOBILE MODEL R CURVED DASH RUNABOUT Sold for USD$35,200 2007 Worldwide Auctions - Houston Classic 2007 | |
| 1901 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Replica Sold for USD$3,638 2004 Michigan Spring International Classic Car Auction |
Oldsmobile Model Rs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1901 Oldsmobile Model R's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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