Warren man to exhibit his REO Speedwagon at REO Speedwagon concert

YOUNGSTOWN

Rock fans know all about the hit-making act REO Speedwagon.

But when car afficionados hear those words, they think of the light trucks and cars manufactured by the company that bears the initials of Ransom E. Olds in the first half of the 20th century.

There will be a nexus of the two at Thursday’s REO Speedwagon concert at Stambaugh Auditorium, when Chester Jones of Warren brings his beautifully restored 1929 model to the hall.

Jones will park his REO vehicle in front of the main entrance, near the parking lots. He’s hoping he’ll get a chance to get a photo taken of himself with the band.

Jones, 60, a muscle-car builder for 45 years, is the owner of Chet’s Auto Wrecking in Warren. He found the REO in swampland in Leavittsburg in 2000 and restored it.

Read more about his gem in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.