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The cost of the Oldsmobile Curved dash was based on its weight, at $1.00 per pound. The vehicle weighed 650 pounds, so its cost was $650. The Curved Dash also served as the inspiration for the song 'In My Merry Oldsmobile.'
The Curved Dash had large wheels, ample ground clearance, and was lightweight. It was capable of traversing various terrains. The U.S. Postal Service threw its support behind the Curved Dash by purchasing them for use as its first mail 'trucks.'
This particular example has made 21 successful tours in the United States.
The Curved Dash had large wheels, ample ground clearance, and was lightweight. It was capable of traversing various terrains. The U.S. Postal Service threw its support behind the Curved Dash by purchasing them for use as its first mail 'trucks.'
This particular example has made 21 successful tours in the United States.
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1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash
(Data based on Model Year 1903 sales)
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' Runabout Chassis#: 17575 Sold for USD$55,492 2023 Bonhams : The Golden Age of Motoring Sale | |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' Runabout Chassis#: 17575 Sold for USD$30,240 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
| 1903 OLDSMOBILE MODEL R CURVED DASH REPLICA Chassis#: B165607 Sold for USD$8,250 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1903 OLDSMOBILE CURVED DASH RUNABOUT CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 17575 Sold for USD$47,300 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' Runabout Sold for USD$48,956 2019 Bonhams : London to Brighton Run Sale | |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash Runabout Sold for USD$50,400 2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island |   |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Curved Dash 5hp Runabout Sold for USD$51,269 2018 H & H Auction - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' Runabout Sold for USD$22,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash Runabout Chassis#: 11542 Sold for USD$93,500 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1903 Oldsmobile 4½hp Model R 'Curved Dash' Runabout Chassis#: 1803 Sold for USD$57,630 2017 Bonhams : London to Brighton Run Sale | |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved-Dash Runabout Sold for USD$38,500 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Sold for USD$2,500 2017 GAA : March | |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash Runabout Chassis#: 19240 Sold for USD$49,500 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash Runabout Sold for USD$62,100 2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction |   |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' Runabout Chassis#: A15988 Sold for USD$59,305 2011 Bonhams - The December Sale | |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved-Dash Runabout Chassis#: 17083 Sold for USD$60,500 2011 RM Auctions - Hershey |   |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved-Dash Dos-a-Dos Runabout Chassis#: 17281 Sold for USD$55,000 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island |   |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' Runabout Sold for USD$68,288 2010 Bonhams - Veteran Motor Cars and Related Automobilia | |
| 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash Sold for USD$45,100 2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Hershey |   |
| 1903 Oldsmobile 5hp Curved Dash Runabout Sold for USD$44,783 2004 Bonhams - London to Brighton Commemorative Run Sale of Automobilia and Veteran Motor Cars |
Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dashs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 OLDSMOBILE CURVED DASH ROADSTER | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $31,000 |
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