Ransom E. Olds
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Ransom Eli Olds was an American businessman and executive who was known as a pioneer of the American automotive industry, after whom the Oldsmobile and REO brands were named. He claimed to have built
Portrait of Olds, c. 1920
Ransom Eli Olds first gasoline-powered car in 1896
Ransom E. Olds, c. 1901
Ransom Olds on his single-seat racecar Olds Pirate, c. 1896/1897
Oldsmobile
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Oldsmobile was a brand of American automobiles, produced for most of its existence by General Motors. Originally established as "Olds Motor Vehicle Company" by Ransom E. Olds in 1897, it produced over
Ransom E. Olds
…3, 1864 – August 26, 1950) was an American businessman and executive who was known as a pioneer of the American automotive industry, after whom the Oldsmobile and REO brands were named. He claimed to have built his first steam car as early as 1887 and his first gasoline-powered car in 1896. The modern assembly…
Oldsmobile building, pictured in 2008
1904 Oldsmobile Model 6C "Curved-Dashboard"
1910 Oldsmobile Limited