'Sleeping Beauty!' has Gorgeous Flxible Clipper inspired streamlined body! (Was built for Turners Lismore Ballina which was taken over by Kirklands Bros omnibus) * We have reduced this down thousands $ in price to allow for heavy vehicle transport and a quick sale! This bus is LOCATED IN BRISBANE QUEENSLAND where we have already had the Left Hand Side frame renewed with fresh steel frame work completed professionally by the same family business that built her in 1952! Obviously more resto work is still required and most importantly she has a dip in the roof centre from some timber rot in the original timber frame. (Easily fixed as basically they are caravan style construction) So could be repaired by someone skilled in timber work like a carpenter or such, or replace in steel. Like 99 percent of old buses. She needs new steps as the bottom ones rot over many decades. Rare, original and COMPLETE vehicle! This bullet proof ol' Gold Comet has just sat around unused for years, so will need a go over by a mechanic on the basics and some fresh basic rewiring then should run fine. (See us for more Gold Comet info including original ads!)
Please NOTE: Dark spots on roof gutter area etc is just moss that needs cleaning off and paint chipped off, not holes. (Very good sheet metal panel condition for age) Amazing condition original Premium USA built Chassis for age! REAL Steel! The brand new and slightly different front headlight panels etc to the originals were installed many decades ago by Kirklands and the headlight buckets and surrounds are still in basically new condition! (The original style Grill and conical Flash Gordon style headlight surrounds etc are included too!) We will even include the excellent condition, original genuine factory owners manual that includes engine tune-up specs etc etc!! WE TOOK OVER REO NSW AND QLD IN 1971 and became REO Motors Australia (non-profit) SO STILL HAVE NEW OLD STOCK and used PARTS AVAILABLE!! Best TRANSPORT is a low loader etc. For example our local guy often charges $5.50 per Klm total which includes everything. Or you can often arrange a backload from companies for an amazing discount! Approx Specs/DIMENSIONS: Overall exterior LENGTH 10.45 Metres Overall outside WIDTH 2.44 INTERIOR Height from floor to roof 183.cm or 6.ft Interior Length from back of drivers seat to rear approx 8.3 Amount of seats: Approx 43 passengers seated. OHV SIX CYLINDER PETROL engine with man gearbox / trans This bullet proof ol' REO Gold Comet has just sat around unused for years so will need a general go over by a mechanic on the basics like flushing and freshening up the brakes and fuel systems and maybe some fresh basic rewiring in spots then should run fine. (See more Gold Comet info further down on page including original ads)
ALSO INCLUDES THE FRESHLY RECHROMED FRONT BUMPER BAR! (Just brackets need some sorting now) The World's Premier REO BUS and TRUCKS Vintage VEHICLES & PARTS! 86 year old's lifetime collection NOW FOR SALE! (DECEASED ESTATE) Our Father bought out REO NSW etc in Australia after they closed in the early 1970s! R.E.O. = Ransom Eli Olds ... of Oldsmobile fame and the The original inventor of the automobile and production line!! Yes, BEFORE Henry Ford. https://youtu.be/pE78h1s--vE Ph: to discuss (Between 11am and 6pm most days Sydney time) (Genuine enquiries/Buyers ONLY) No time wasters / dreamers please!
