Willys-Overland Whippet Radiator Emblem, circa 1928
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Artifact Overview
Willys-Overland of Toledo, Ohio, introduced its low-priced Whippet car for 1926. Generally marketed as its own make, the Whippet was slim but quick -- like the breed of dogs for which it was named. The car boasted four-wheel brakes and full-pressure lubrication, and prices started around $525. The Great Depression ended Whippet production in 1931.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Radiator emblem
Date Made
circa 1928
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made for Willys-Overland Motor Company, Toldeo, Ohio by D. L. Auld Company in Columbus, Ohio.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.129.103
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Technique
Die Casting
Color
Bronze (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.188 in
Width: 1.25 in
Thickness: 0.06 in
Inscriptions
In raised letters on front: WILLYS / OVERLAND / WHIPPET / FOUR
Verso: THE D. L. AULD CO. / COLUMBUS
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