Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-13
|OVER[ANDS HAVE
ADVANCED FEATURES
New Models Show Many Note
worthy Changes For the m
spection of Autoists

The Overlands, from the light four
cylinder Model 81 to the six-cylinder
Model 80 are built throughout of the
best material obtainable, according to
Andrew Redmond, local representa-
live, all of which has been thorough
y tested in the physical and chemical
laboratories of the big Toledo plant.
The principle of quantity production
on which the cars are manufactured,
enables the maker to give each opera
ion the very best of technical skill and
producing facilities. Each part is
made by a specialist who is able to
ieNote his entire attention to a single
operation. This is one of the essen
ial economic factors in Overland pro-
luction.
The point of all models which re.
reived the first attention of the OBJ
server are tho graceful. strictly up-to-
late body designs and a number of
improvements which add materially to
he riding comfort and secure the
maximum of the quietness and flexi-
oility of operation. All of the bodies
=,onform to the most modern notions
pr streamline design, having that much
|ieslred long and low appearance with
put any suggestion of exaggeration or
#reak1shness. The Overland radiator
Nlth shell consisting of a single steel
ftamp1ng, Joins the curve admirably to
he characteristic slope of the engine
hood which gradually leads back to a
beautifully curved cowl
Long wheelbases have given tha
Overland designers much ieeway for
ne creation of roomy, comfortable
bodies In tho development of which
'nuch attention has been paid to in
erior refinement which have been an
Especial appeal to the experienced mo-
orist. In the Model so touring car.
n cfn
tored in convenient container, plac-
ed directly behind the front seat,
eliminating the usual tedium of dis
urDlnE the tonneau passengers every
lme the curtains are to be used. In
|lli overland models the storm cur
ANS are fastened and unfastened from
inside the car.
Also a deviation is made from +bo
usual practice of holding the folded
Town top with leather straps, The
lVerlands are provided with UNIQUE
lamps which hold the tops securely
ma prevent all rafting. Doors are
hunS on concealed hinges with inside
operated latches so arranged as not
10 catch the apparel of the passengers. !
ne steering column is placed at the |
|ett with the speed control gate amid |
|hlps and set forward of the front seat
10 permit easy entrance to the front
compartment. A switchbox is attach |
ed TO the right hand side of the steer I
ng column two inches below the wheal !!
Pf Models so and 50. through witch
ne electric horn, lights and ignition
nay be controlled without the effort of
Etooping forward to the instrument
board.
Many other points of convenience
IRE noticeable by motorists visiting the
overland exhibit at the Arena, Third
nd Delaware, that show forethourht
nd ingenpity on the part of the over
ana designers. The list of equipment
~ an Vi the models is exceptionally
omplete including electric front. side |
all and dash lights, high tension mag,
leto, speedometer, windshield, TOP and
op boot, demountable rims and one
Ntra, tire carrier, robe rail, foot rest
ools, jack and tire pump.