1917 Overland Light Four Touring Car

Summary

The Overland Automobile Company was founded by Claude Cox in Terra Haute, Indiana, in 1903 and moved to Indianapolis in 1905. John North Willys bought the failing firm in 1908, turned its fortunes around, and relocated the company to Toledo, Ohio. At $665, this four-cylinder Overland cost more than a Ford Model T, but it offered more style and comfort.

The Overland Automobile Company was founded by Claude Cox in Terra Haute, Indiana, in 1903 and moved to Indianapolis in 1905. John North Willys bought the failing firm in 1908, turned its fortunes around, and relocated the company to Toledo, Ohio. At $665, this four-cylinder Overland cost more than a Ford Model T, but it offered more style and comfort.

Artifact

Automobile

Date Made

1917

Creators

Willys-Overland Motor Company 

Place of Creation

United States, Ohio, Toledo 

Creator Notes

Made by Willys-Overland Motor Company in Toledo, Ohio.

Your Place In Time
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time

Object ID

99.22.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Canvas
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)

Color

Black (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.375 in  (Bore)

Length: 5 in  (Stroke)

Horsepower: 32 hp  (23.86 kW)

Width: 65 in  (Approximately)

Height: 66 in  (Approximately)

Length: 162 in  (Approximately)

Inscriptions

On radiator: THE WILLYS-OVERLAND CO. / Overland / REG U.S. PAT. OFF. / TOLEDO, OHIO Headlight: Overland / MONOGRAM Taillight: STOP Hubs: Overland

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