1904 Oldsmobile

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#21736

Gasoline

1904 Curved Dash Oldsmobile, Pie Wagon Light Delivery Running & Drives Description:   Original motor & chassis Engine number - #21736 Chain Drive The Pie/Delivery Wagon Body has been restored/rebuilt Comes with: 2 – Original “Neverout” brass kerosene headlights 1 – Original “Neverout” kerosene taillight Brass roof rack Spare tire This Car was built in Detroit, Michigan in 1904 and sent to  Australia. A few years ago it found its way back to the USA. The car has  an authentic “Certificate of Dating” by V.C.C.A. (Veterans Car Club of  Australia) (see photo) More information and history about the Oldsmobile Delivery  Wagon: The Curved Dash Olds has a 7hp, 95.4 cu.  in. horizontal single-cylinder engine. It comes with a two-speed planetary  transmission with a solid front axle. The rear axle is driven by a single drive  chain. The suspension is two leaf springs, one on each side. They run the length  of the vehicle. After early experiments with both steam and electric  propulsion, Ransom Eli Olds switched to the internal combustion engine for his  automobile. His light runabout, with a unique curved dash layout, was completed  in 1900, and readied for sale in early 1901. However, a fire at the factory  delayed the start of production, and the first production Oldsmobiles did not  reach the public until the late summer of 1901. The 650-pound vehicle sold from  $650 when new. Propelled by a horizontally mounted, single-cylinder engine  under the seat, the Oldsmobile featured a two-speed planetary transmission and  driver controls on the right, with a central-mounted steering tiller. The  chassis design was simple yet elegant, with a long leaf spring on each side  connecting the front and rear axles. The wooden body was attached directly to  the top of the springs, while a small transverse full-elliptic spring in front  damped out any rocking motions from the front to the rear. The cars were  carefully refined, and a set of truss rods were added to the axles in 1902. The  car's popularity grew and grew, surpassing the steam-powered Locomobile as  America's best-selling car by 1903. There were successive improvements, and the  curved-dash models remained in production through 1907, by which time they were  joined by a straight-dash model, as well as larger models, including a  four-cylinder, 106-inch wheelbase car. The 1904 Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash 'Pie Wagon' was  officially referred to as a 'Pie Wagon' by Oldsmobile. The car/truck has the  capacity to haul 500-pound of weight and in an enclosed space of one cubic yard.  In the early 1900s this was suitable for bakery deliveries. As a result, this  vehicle was commonly called the 'Pie Wagon' instead of Oldsmobile's official  designation of 'Light Delivery Wagon'. This car has been  displayed at: Fairmont Heritage Days         In very good condition, Fun to drive Ready to show       Payment:   Non-refundable Deposit of  $750.00 to be paid within 3 days of end of auction. Full payment within 15 days of auction close. Payment must clear before pick up. Shipping:   The 1904 Oldmobile is located in      Bowmansville, PA 17507, Bowmansville is in Southeastern PA, in Lancaster      County (PA Dutch county). This is around 50 miles west of Philadelphia,      60 miles north of Baltimore, 100 miles southwest of New York City.       I can deliver for a reasonable fee – please contact.       Let me know if you need Airport, train      station or Bus station pickup.               E-mail me if you have  any questions or would like more pictures   Buyers Agreement Buyer Agrees to contact the seller  within 3 days and payment within 15 days with the seller reserving the  option of re listing the auction item after 15 days if the payment  hasn't been received.   Questions and Bidding: Please don't bid unless you're  serious and be sure to contact me for answers to questions. This Oldsmobile is for sale  locally, if sold the eBay auction will be discontinued. The Oldsmobile is sold in "as  is" condition.