Otto Bahn's definitions
The Speedwagon was a fast station wagon of the 1940's made by Ransom E. Olds (I don't know what the E stands for). Mr. Olds started two car companies, Oldsmobile and REO. Oldsmobile was later purchased by GM. REO became extinct a long time ago. Obviously, Oldsmobile is now just a part of automotive history as well.
Think of the REO Speedwagon as the Dodge Magnum SRT8 of the 1940's. I seriously believe the band was named after the car (also with Pantera).
by Otto Bahn June 18, 2006
Get the REO Speedwagonmug. Someone who goes through cars like normal people go through meat. Typically, a car-nivore buys a $500 car, never changes the oil, and then replaces it when the motor mysteriously melts down.
by Otto Bahn January 20, 2007
Get the car-nivoremug.