Flying Cloud Model 30

John,

I'm asking if it has the 125hp engine. I did see some reference that it did in the description of the above car but I have no idea.

A.J.

Hi

I'm Steve Kelley who suggested the Flying Cloud 8-30 be included. The engine is the same 358 c.i. straight eight as the Royale. A comparison of the chassis specifications will verify how identical and expose differences. The bodies were shared with the Royale, the fenders appear to have the roll only on the forward edge but may be shared with other Flying Clouds. Trim and fitting appropriate for their price range, lesser than the Royale but still very upscale. Their price range was ~$300-$500 less than the 8-35. The most direct competitors were the 1930 Studebaker President Series FH and 1931 Series 80. It appears as if the Royale 8-31 was evolved from this model. Whatever the case, it's a nearly extinct automobile.

Steve

Interesting. I'll have to see if I can find my REO club owners list to see how many are registered. The Coupe is a neat car and sold a few years ago 2011 for 41k.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1931-REO-FLYING-CLOUD-2-DOOR-COUPE-101997

Welcome Steve from up here in Canada . I own a Royale Victoria 8 - 31 .

According to what I think was the 2012 Club Registry (There is no date on it!) there are 2 8-30 cars registered.

I'm not surprised there are only two registered, that could be half of all the survivors!

Might to worthwhile to inform the current 8-30 owners know this Forum exist and welcome their participation.

Within this Curbside Classic feature of an 8-35 Victoria is a good photo of an 8-30 Flying Cloud sedan:

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics/curbside-full-classic-1931-reo-royale-victoria-eight-8-35/