The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-16
new 5-PASS[NCfR
TOURING CAR
WILLYS-OVERLAND co. INTRO
DUCE FINE CAR TO SELL FOR
S615-DESCRIPTION IS INTER
ESTING.

A brand new, five-passenger tour
ing car to sell for $615 has just been
announced by the WillysOverland
Company. Following close in the
wake of the seasons earlier surprises,
this latest achievement Of John N.
WHY'S furnishes a. fitting climax to
the year of 1915.
An electric starting and lighting
system and four inch tires, two advan-
tages seldom found in car Of this
price, stand out prominently in the
specifications of this new Overland.
In addition the car is equipped with
cantilever rear springs, which are
probably the easiest riding springs
ever designed.
Model rs, as the new Overland is
known, is designed and built to meet
the requirements of those who prefer
smaller, lighter and more economi-
4 car. Although the wheelbase Of
1O4 inches allows body providing
comfortable seating capacity for five
passengers, the car only weighs 216O
pounds. This light weight assures the
utmost in economical operation.
This Overland is real family car,
containing many Of the advantages
and comforts found only in the larger
and higher priced cars. With the man
ufacturing facilities for producing
cars in large quantities, the WHY'S
Overland Company is enabled to mar
ket car of this type at price that
would be out of the question for a
smaller manufacturer.
The cost of the equipment alone
would stagger the average motorist
if he had to buy it in the open mar
| ket. 1t includes a two-unit, six volt
electric starting and lighting system,
with head, tail and dash lamps, and
head light DINNERS; ammeter to reg
lister the electric current; one-man
mohair top and top boot; curtains fas-
tened from the inside; built-in rain
vision, ventilating type windshield;
magnetic speedometer, electric horn,
combination tail light and license
bracket, hinged robe rail, foot rest,
tire carrier in rear, extra demount-
able rim, full set of tools, tire repair
kit, jack and pump.
Practically every convenience and
comfort demanded by purchasers Of
high priced cars is found in this pop
ular priced Overland. The 31x4 inch
tires are larger than can be found on
any car with otherwise similar spec
ifications. The electric lighting and
starting system is of the efficient two
unit type and is entirely independent
of the ignition.
The cantilever rear springs with
which the car is equipped reduce to a
driving over rough or uneven roads.
IT, %b;c with thu vol ~
the car, the connection is made at the
rear end of the spring instead of in
the middle. When the wheels strike
backward at slight angle instead of
straight upward against the springs,
as is the case with the ordinary types.
The effect is the same as that of d
glancing blow as compared to solid
knock.
! In appearance, Model rs is as trim
looking as any of its higher priced
predecessors. 1t suggests character
and stability in every line. The body
is of the latest streamline design with
long, sweeping curves that lead in an
unbroken line from the radiator to the
full. curved back. The one-piece cowl
and sloping hood add materially to its
graceful appearance, while the crown
ed Tenders of heavy sheet steel are
an unusual feature on car of this
price. Concealed door handles and
hinges leave the exterior of the car
perfectly smooth.
There are large pockets on the in.
side of each of the doors, while tho
roomy seats have high, comfortable
backs, with seat cushions built on deep
coiled springs. The upholstery thru
out is deep, soft and comfortable. The
car is finished in black with nickel and
polished aluminium trimmings.
The motor is four cylinder, long
stroke block type. With bore Of 3 1-8