A quick question: who invented the assembly line?
If you answered Henry Ford, you would only qualify for partial credit. In fact, the first assembly line was developed by Ransom E. Olds, founder of the Olds Motor Vehicle Company and namesake of the Oldsmobile.
In the early 1900s, automobiles were new and exciting. But many consumers were already demonstrating a preference for practicality and affordability. Oldsmobile Division of General Motors Works’ well-priced, reliable runabout was the bestselling car in America from 1902-1905.
The most popular and mass production vehicle would be the curved dash runabout. A gasoline-powered Oldsmobile Model R, also known as the Curved Dash Oldsmobile, is credited as being the first mass-produced automobile, offenly compare with the ford model t first assemling line and the ford first quadricycle.
With it’s huge quantity supply meaning that it was built on an assembly line using interchangeable parts. It was introduced by the Oldsmobile company in 1901 and produced through 1903; 425 were produced the first year, 2,500 in 1902, and over 19,000 were built in all. When General Motors assumed operations from Ransom E. Olds on November 12, 1908, GM introduced the Oldsmobile Model 20, which was the 1908 Buick Model 10 with a stretched wheelbase and minor exterior changes.
Oldsmobile’s sales peaked at over one million annually from 1983 to 1986, but by the 1990s the division faced growing competition from premium import brands, and sales steadily declined. When it shut down in 2004, Oldsmobile was the oldest surviving American automobile brand, and one of the oldest in the world.
With the moden technology, we are now capable of bring this unique antique oldsmobile back alive.
The new generation oldsmobile model R runabout are equipped with electric power. With a tiller streeing instead of a steering wheel. We kept the unique design and make a 1:1 replica of this historical quadricycle.
Such a vintage quadricycle or four wheeler are still very popular in America, very suitbale for vintage parade and use as wedding props. Drive in style with our replica oldsmobile curved dash runabout.
