Ransom E. Olds

Ransom Eli Olds (June 3, 1864 – August 26, 1950), was an American Automotive Industry Pioneer and founder of Oldsmobile and REO Motor Car Company.The name comes from its curved dash or dashboard, like that of a sleigh. 

He is considered the Father of the modern Assembly Line, where he would mass-produce the Oldsmobile Curved Dash between 1901 and 1907.

 Honors 

 He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1946.

In 1972, the family's mausoleum was vandalized and remains were taken.

 References 

 Other websites 

 R.E. Olds Museum

Category:1864 births
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Category:Republicans (United States)
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Category:Businesspeople from Ohio