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1932 REO 8-35 Royale Convertible Coupe

Coachwork by Murray

Ransom Eli Olds was successful in selling his Curved Dash Oldsmobile, but when he resisted dropping it in favor of a more modern, expensive automobile he was forced out of his own company. Unable to use the Oldsmobile name, he started a new company using his initials.

This 1932 REO Royal Convertible Coupe with Murray coachwork, is one of only three known to exist today. The Royale featured one-step lever-action chassis lubrication, thermostatically controlled radiator shutters, large 15-inch Lockheed four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, and four-wheel leaf springs.

The Model B-350 was equipped with a 125 hp, 358 cubic inch straight-eight cylinder engine coupled to a four-speed manual transmission with a vacuum-controlled clutch.

The $3,000 price tag guaranteed a top speed of 90 mph.

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1932 REO 8-35 Royale Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the REO 8-35 Royale

(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)

1932 Reo Royale 8-35 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: N3001 Sold for USD$280,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1932 Reo Royale Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$220,000 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island
1932 Reo Royale Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 35N3001 Sold for USD$184,250 2004 S. Ray Miller Collection

REO 8-35 Royales That Failed To Sell At Auction

1932 REO 8-35 Royale's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.

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