Overland Whippet Motometer, 1920-1930
THF152968 / Overland Whippet Motometer, 1920-1930
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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
Motometer
Date Made
1920-1930
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
On Loan - Shanghai Auto Museum (Anting, Shanghai, China)
Object ID
81.99.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 4.25 in
Width: 2.188 in
Thickness: 1.125 in
Inscriptions
On obverse of insert: OVERLAND / WHIPPET
On reverse of insert: DANGER/ STEAM/ REGISTER/ IN CIRCLE/ FOR HIGH /EFFICIENCY/ COOL/ MOTOR
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