The REO Runabout - The Return of the $20,000 Barebones Work Truck

REO Roundup: The Return of the $21,500 Barebones Work Truck REO Industries. A Dallas-based startup reviving a historic name to build a simple, mechanical-first, gas-powered truck starting at just $21,500. In this explainer, we break down everything you need to know about Zach De Bernardi's "Ameri-Kei" vision, covering the drop-side flatbed T4X to the classic analog interior with real levers, physical switches, and zero subscriptions. We look at the specs, the corporate timeline, and the ongoing debate over whether this is the utility vehicle the market desperately needs or if it is too good to be true Let us know in the comments: would you drop a $25 refundable reservation on one of these? REO Runabout Lineup: T4X ("The Worker"): 2-door single cab with drop-side steel flatbed ($21,500) T4C ("The Crew"): 4-door crew cab with extendable tailgate ($25,000) T4S ("The SUV"): 4-door SUV with side-facing jump seats ($28,500) Possible Specs: Modular body-on-frame architecture designed for 500k miles Naturally aspirated gasoline I4 engine 6-speed manual transmission standard Mechanical 4WD and live rear axle No large screens, no subscription paywalls, and a 20-year public parts catalog #REORoundup #REORunabout #AmeriKei #WorkTruck #AnalogTruck #RightToRepair #REOIndustries #T4X #T4C #S4C #ZachDeBernardi #TruckLife #DallasStartup #ManualTransmission #SimpleTruck Shout out to Bogetti Studios interview with CEO, Zach De Bernardi. Produced by Google's NotbookLM AI.