Oliver of a Different Color…

[BBL]

Recently, we stopped by a local RV dealer to get some supplies. As usual, there was a salesman out front and asked if he could show us something. I said, no, we are just here for supplies then I pointed and said you should sell those. He said tractors?  And I said, no, Oliver Travel Trailers.  He said, I have never seen one, heard they were really expensive and they only sell direct.  I replied, I can confirm two of those!

I then commented about the tractor. I have never seen one of these before but heard they were very expensive and hard to find. He agreed.

Brian

 

[Mike and Carol]

I found part of one!

 

[BBL]

@Mike and Carol Very nice!  I would definitely like something like that for the barn!

I’m a John Deere man but I still like it.

BL

[John E Davies]

I actually see Oliver tractors and other heavy farm equipment listed fairly often on Craigslist, maybe there were more sold in the West? Current ads:

There are also all sorts of stuff like mills and lathes, and even a bagel slicer, tho I expect that is not actually the same company 😬:

It would be fun to have  a bunch of Oliver tools. I am still waiting on the long ago promised Oliver Online Store so I can buy some Ollie shirts. Any updates on that? Please post any comments here: …. https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/topic/2654-quotollie-gearquot-company-store-products-desired-speak-up/

John Davies

Spokane WA

 

[Mike and Carol]

5 hours ago, Brian and Brandelyne Lewis said:

@Mike and Carol Very nice!  I would definitely like something like that for the barn!

I wish it was mine.  This picture was on my brother’s back deck, he found it at an antique shop somewhere.  I think I’ll convince him to give it up eventually then maybe I’ll attach it to the front of my trailer!  Mike

[John E Davies]

eBay:

John Davies

Spokane WA

[BBL]

@John E Davies Now that’s a steep price for an old tractor grill!  Wow!

 

[2008RN]

My grandfather was an Oliver dealer back in the 40s and 50s.  I feel a connection to the name Oliver

[ScubaRx]

Oliver tractors make excellent tow vehicles for Oliver Elite II's, if time is no object.

[ShallowGal]

Fun Harvest Host down the road from the Tillamook creamery. Oh my!

[Corvus]

I don't know which model, but the first powered vehicle I learned to drive was an Oliver tractor around the age of ten. Spent a lot of time the next few years helping out in the orange grove, peach orchard and gardens. Until I got my automobile operators permit and interest changed. Now seeing an Oliver tractor brings back some fond memories.

 

[2008RN]

At age ten that would be a blast.  I didn't have the opportunity to drive a tractor until I was in my 20s.  Had the chance to cut and rake a field so it could be baled.  Spent a whole day doing it.  I Loved it.