We Actually Found The Worlds Toughest Truck

 

In 1910, REO apparently self proclaimed itself as the “World’s Toughest Truck”.  With a manly one cylinder asthmatic sounding engine and stomach churning 9 horsepower, how could it not be?  Uhhh.  I think when they said “tough”, they must have meant that driving it was tough. Seriously, you would need to be eating your Wheaties to tame the solid tires, chain drive, and the rear-only mechanical band brakes.  Fill this animal with rocks or lumber and you’re guaranteed to be the first one at the scene of the accident.

Luckily for us, this extraordinary example somehow managed to survive over 100 years, and was on display at the Codman Estate Car Show this morning.  It was absolutely beautiful from every angle, and really looked like a museum piece.  The engine spun smoother than a well oiled sewing machine, and made me realize just how terrible my engines run.  Well done REO, well done.

Jeremy Nutt

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