Willys-Knight Hubcap, 1923-1928
THF151342 / Willys-Knight Hubcap, 1923-1928
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Artifact Overview
Willys-Overland introduced the mid-priced Willys-Knight for 1914. Willys-Knight cars used sleeve-valve engines throughout their 19-year production run. Unlike common poppet valves operated by cams and springs, sleeve valves sit inside the cylinders -- forming "sleeves" around the pistons -- and work via sliding or rotating motion. They make for a quieter engine, but they consume more oil.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Hubcap
Date Made
1923-1928
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.32.52
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.25 in
Height: 1.75 in
Inscriptions
obverse: WILLYS / WK / KNIGHT
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