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MSU donates historic 'Curved Dash' Olds to Lansing museum. Why the 1903 car matters

R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

By Dan Basso (via Lansing State Journal)

LANSING — An early mass-produced Oldsmobile that Ransom Eli Olds donated to Michigan State University in 1948 now has been gifted to the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, officials announced this week, where it will be “a highlight of the Museum’s collection.”

The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum announced the transfer of a 1903 Curved Dash Oldsmobile, calling it a “landmark piece of automotive history,” in a Sept. 2 release.

“The Curved Dash Oldsmobile is more than just a car — it’s a symbol of innovation, resilience, and the pioneering spirit of Lansing,” said Michael Rodriguez, president of the R.E. Olds museum board.

Source: Lansing State Journal

Photo Credit: James D. Butt Archive, R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

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