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For Sale: 1931 REO Flying Cloud in Seekonk, Massachusetts

Vehicle Description

1931 REO Flying Cloud Sedan

ATTENTION “ALL” CLASSIC CAR ENTHUSIASTS!

 ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF A REO FLYING CLOUD IN THE WORLD!

MUSEUM QUALITY!

THIS CAR WAS OWNED AND RESTORED BY A WELL-KNOWN REO SPECIALIST FOR 25+ YEARS!

EXTENSIVE FRAME OFF NUT AND BOLT RESTORATION!

MANY ORIGINAL AND CORRECT PARTS THROUGHOUT!

CONCOURS SHOW QUALITY THROUGHOUT!

ONLY 862 MILES SINCE COMPLETION!

BELIEVED TO BE ALL THE ORIGINAL SHEET METAL THROUGHOUT!

BELIEVED TO BE ALL ORIGINAL WOOD THROUGHOUT!

EXTREMELY STRAIGHT BODY WITH EXCELLENT LINES THROUGHOUT!

MAGNIFICENT MAROON AND BLACK PAINT!

ALL NEW GLASS THROUGHOUT!

PHOTOS DO THIS CAR NO JUSTICE!

CORRECT WOOD SPOKE WHEELS!

HIGH GRADE COACH WORK INTERIOR COMPLETED BY WELL-KNOWN UPHOLSTERER!

HIGHLY DETAILED ENGINE COMPARTMENT!

ORIGINAL REBUILT STRAIGHT 6CYL ENGINE!

ORIGINAL 3-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION!

HIGHLY DETAILED UNDERCARRIAGE!

THIS CAR LOOKS, RUNS AND DRIVES WONDERFUL!

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A VERY RARE CLASSIC AUTOMOBILE!

 

***MS CLASSIC CARS PURCHASES BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC VEHILCES THAT WE’VE COMPLETELY SERVICED AND DETAILED UNLIKE MOST CLASSIC VEHICLES THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING ADVERTISED FOR SALE. THIS IS DOCUMENTED WITH AN INVOICE.  THIS CAR WAS RECENTLY COMPLETELY SERVICED BY THE GENTLEMAN WE PURCHASED IT FROM SO WE DIDN’T HAVE TO SERVICE IT.  THE SERVICE INCLUDED AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE, NEW POINTS, NEW SPARK PLUGS, NEW CAPS, NEW CONDENSER, NEW FUEL PUMP AND NEW FUEL FILTER.  MS CLASSIC CARS PURCHASED A BRAND NEW BATTERY. MS CLASSIC CARS ALSO DID SOME LIGHT COSMETIC WORK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND UNDERCARRIAGE.  WE ALSO COMPLETELY DETAILED IT.  WE’LL LET THE PHOTOS DO THE REST OF THE TALKING***

STORY:

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED BY A GENTLEMAN FROM VERMONT IN THE MID 90’S.  SINCE RETIREMENT HE STARTED RESTORING REO AUTOMOBILES AND BECAME WELL-KNOWN BY THE QUALITY OF HIS WORK.  HE’S WON MANY AWARDS AT PRESTIGIOUS CAR SHOWS AND HAD REO’S FEATURED IN MAGAZINES, ETC.  WHEN HE PURCHASED THIS CAR IT WAS VERY ORIGINAL BUT HAD BEEN LIGHTLY RESTORED OVER THE YEARS.  THERE WERE SOME INCORRECT THINGS ABOUT IT SUCH AS THE WHEELS, ETC THAT HE WOULD CORRECT DURING THE RESTORATION. HE SPENT MANY YEARS RESTORING THIS CAR UNTIL IT WAS FINALLY COMPLETED IN THE EARLY 2000’S.  IT WAS A TRUE FRAME OFF RESOTRATION WITH NO EXPENSE SPARED.  THIS CAR IS THE DEFINITION OF A NUT AND BOLT RESTORATION.  WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT FROM MOST RESTORATIONS IS THE PARTS ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND.  IT LITERALLY TOOK YEARS TO FIND THE PARTS.  A RESTORATION OF THIS CAR TODAY WOULD WELL EXCEED SIX FIGURES.  ONCE THE CAR WAS COMPLETED IT WASN’T EXPOSED MUCH LIKE SOME OF HIS OTHER REO’S WERE.  SINCE IT WAS COMPLETED HE ONLY DROVE IT ABOUT 800 MILES IN 15+ YEARS.  HE’S NOW IN HIS 80’S AND DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO HIS BABY.  HE SOLD THE CAR ALONG WITH ANOTHER REO TO A CLASSIC CAR DEALER/COLLECTOR IN NEW HAMPSHIRE ABOUT A YEAR AGO.  RECENTLY THAT DEALER DECIDED TO SELL ONE OF THE TWO HE PURCHASED AND MS CLASSIC CARS JUMPED ON THE OPPORTUNITY.  I RECENTLY SPOKE TO THE GENTLEMAN “ROBERT” AND HIS WIFE “CARMEN” ABOUT THE REO.  THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL CAR THAT THERE BOTH VERY PROUD OF.  ROBERT AND HIS WIFE TOLD ME, “THIS WAS THE BEST OVERALL REO THAT HAD EVER RESTORED”.  “IT’S NOT ONLY BEAUTIFUL SHOW CAR BUT IT’S ALSO A GREAT RUNNER AND DRIVER”.

EXTERIOR:

  • BEAUTIFUL EXTERIOR FROM HEAD TO TOE WITH EXCELLENT ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
  • SHOW QUALITY THROUGHOUT.
  • BELIEVED TO HAVE ALL THE ORIGINAL SHEET METAL AND WOOD THROUGHOUT.
  • EXTREMELY STRAIGHT BODY WITH EXCELLENT GAP LINES THROUGHOUT.
  • THE HOOD AND DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE BEAUTIFULLY ESPECIALLY FOR A 1931 VEHICLE.
  • MAGNIFICENT PAINT WITH A RICH COLOR COMBINATION OF MAROON AND BLACK.
  • ALL NEW GLASS THROUGHOUT.
  • EVERYTHING ON THE EXTERIOR HAS BEEN RESTORED OR REPLACED.
  • CORRECT WOOD WHEELS WITH HAND PINSTRIPING ON EACH SPOKE.
  • THE LIGHTS ALL WORK AS THEY SHOULD.

 

INTERIOR:

  • STUNNING HIGH QUALITY INTERIOR THAT LOOKS AND FEELS RICH.
  • ALL NEW PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED COACH WORKS LABARON BONNEY GRAY MOHAIR INTERIOR.
  • THE DASH HAS BEEN PAINTED TO MATCH THE EXTERIOR.
  • EVERYTHING IN THE INTERIOR HAS BEEN RESTORED OR REPLACED.
  • THE WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN VERY SMOOTHLY.
  • THE DASH KNOBS WORK THE STARTER, CHOKE, SPARK TIMING, ETC.  SOME OF THE GAUGES AREN’T WORKING BUT NOT REALLY IMPORTANT.
  • NEW 6 VOLT SYSTEM.
  • THE BATTERY IS UNDER THE FRONT SEAT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 

 

ENGINE COMPARTMENT:

  • HIGHLY DETAILED ENGINE COMPARTMENT THROUGHOUT.  IT’S NOT AS COMMON TO FIND VEHICLES OF THIS AGE WITH HIGHLY DETAILED ENGINE COMPARTMENTS.  EVEN THE PAINT UNDER THE HOOD IS HIGH QUALITY!
  • LIKE THE EXTERIOR BODY THE FIREWALL PAINT IS HIGH QULAITY.
  • THE ORIGINAL REBUILT STRAIGHT 6CYL ENGINE RUNS GREAT.
  • ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WAS INSTALLED FOR RELIABILITY.
  • EVERYTHING HAS BEEN RESTORED OR REPLACED THROUGHOUT.
  • THE ENGINE HAS NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH OVERHEATING.

 

UNDERCARRIAGE:

  • HIGHLY DETAILED UNDERCARRIAGE THROUGHOUT.  IT’S NOT AS COMMON TO FIND VEHICLES OF THIS AGE WITH HIGHLY DETAILED UNDERCARRIAGES.  THIS UNDERCARRIAGE IS NICE ENOUGH THAT AT A CAR SHOW I’D RECOMMEND PUTTING MIRRORS UNDER IT.
  • THE ENGINE BREATHES OUT A VERY NICE EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT HAS RECENTLY BEEN PAINTED.
  • THE ENGINE IS COUPLED TO A 3-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT SHIFTS VERY SMOOTHLY.
  • EVERYTHING HAS BEEN RESTORED OR REPLACED.

YOU’RE CHALLENGE

I HAVE MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE AND FOLLOW THE CLASSIC VEHICLE MARKET ON A DAILY BASIS.  I’M EXPERIENCED WITH MOST YEARS, MAKES AND MODELS.  OBVIOUSLY I’M MORE EXPERIENCED WITH CERTAIN VEHILCES BUT FOLLOW THEM ALL.  I PRICE MY CLASSIC VEHILCES COMPETITIVE BASED ON THE CURRENT MARKET VALUES.  I WOULD CHALLENGE ANYONE TO FIND A COMPARABLE VEHILCE FOR LESS.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR COMPARING THE VEHICLES HISTORY, RECENT DOCUMENTED SERVICE WORK, ALL OPTIONS AND THE ENTIRE VEHICLES OVERALL CONDITION FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.  IF YOU’RE TRULY INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE AND YOU HAVE A COMPARABLE VEHICLE THAT’S PRICED LESS PLEASE CALL ME TO DISCUSS IT FURTHER. I’M CONFIDENT THAT MY VEHICLE WILL BE THE BETTER CHOICE.  IF I’M WRONG I’LL TELL YOU THE OTHER VEHICLE IS A BETTER CHOICE AND POINT YOU IN THAT DIRECTION.

 

“AS MY WEBSITE INDICATES I’VE COLLECTED AND SOLD HUNDREDS OF BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC VEHICLES OVER THE YEARS.  I’M PROUD TO SAY THAT I SOLD MULTIPLE VEHICLES THAT HAVE SET WORLD RECORD PRICES.  I’VE ALSO SOLD MANY CLASSIC VEHICLES IN THE SIX FIGURE PLUS PRICE RANGE.  THE POINT BEING IS THAT I’M A GOOD JUDGE OF CHARACTER WHEN IT COMES TIME TO DESCRIBE A CLASSIC VEHICLE.  MS CLASSIC CARS COLLECT BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC VEHICLES THAT WE COMPLETELY SERVICE AND DETAIL.  WE DOCUMENT THIS WORK WITH AN INVOICE THAT PICTURED IN THE PHOTOS.  THE VEHICLE YOU’RE ABOUT TO WITNESS IS REALLY SWEET!  IF YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS VEHICLE I WOULD SUGGEST MOVING FORWARD WITH INVESTIGATING IT FURTHER.  PLEASE GIVE ME A PHONE CALL AND I’LL GO OVER THE ENTIRE TRUCK WITH YOU OVER THE PHONE.  I WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT IT INCLUDING THE POSITIVE AND ANY NEGITIVES.  I’LL LITERALLY GO OVER IT FENDER BY FENDER IF NEEDED SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE PURCHASING.  I’M THE OWNER AND CAN MAKE ALL THE DECISIONS REGARDING THE PRICE, ETC.  THERE WILL BE NO PRESSURE.  MY GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE THIS IS THE RIGHT VEHICLE FOR YOU.  IF YOU DECIDE TO PURCHASE IT I’LL MAKE THE TRANSACTION TRANSPARENT AND SIMPLE.  I’LL ASSIST YOU IN FINANCING IF NECESSARY. I’LL ALSO ASSIST YOU WITH ALL THE SHIPPING.  IT’S THAT EASY.  MS CLASSIC CARS ISN’T JUST ANOTHER DEALER. MS CLASSIC CARS IS A BRAND.”

MARC SCHILIRO – THE OWNER

Vehicle Details

  • 1931 REO Flying Cloud
  • Listing ID: CC-1131620
  • Price: $39,900 (OBO)
  • Location:Seekonk, Massachusetts
  • Year:1931
  • Make:REO
  • Model:Flying Cloud
  • Exterior Color:Maroon and Black
  • Interior Color:Gray
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Engine Size:Inline 6
  • Odometer:862
  • Stock Number:394
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:Fully Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Mint
  • Seat Material:Velour
  • Engine History:Rebuilt
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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