Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-11
OVERLAND
.ANOTHERSURPRISEI
Announces New FiVe-Pas-
Senger Model With Electric
Lights and Starter at $615

4 brand new, passenger tour
ing car to sell for S615 has just been
announced by the WHY'S Overland
Company. Following close in the
wake OF the seasons earlier surprises,
this latest achievement of John n.
WHY'S furnishes fitting climax to the
year of 1915.
An electric starting and lighting
system and four-inch tires, two ad-
vantages seldom found in a 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 as, as the new Overland is
known, is designed and built to meet
the requirements of those who prefer
a smaller, lighter and more econom-
ical car. Although the wheelbase of
104 inches allows a body providing
comfortable seating capacity for five
passengers, the car only weighs 2, 100
pounds. This light weight assures the
utmost in economical operation.
This Overland is a real family car,
containing many of the advantages
and comforts found only in the
larger and higher priced cars. With
the manufacturing facilities for pro-
ducing cars in large quantities, the
Willys-Overland Company is enabled
to market a car of this type at price
that would be out of the question for
q smaller manufacturer.
The cost of the equipment alone
would stagger the average motorist if
he had to buy it in the open market.
1t includes a two-unit siX-voIt cleo
trio starting and lighting system, with
head, tail and dash lamps. and head
light DINNERS, meter to register the
electric current, one-man mohair top
and top boot, curtains fastened from
the inside, built-in rain-vision, venti-
lating type windshield magnetic
speedometer. electric horn, combina-
ton taillight and license bracket,
hinged robe rail, foot rest, tire car
riers in rear, extra demountable rim,
full set of tools, tire repair kit, jack
and pump.
Practically every comfort and con-
venience demanded by purchasers of
hfgh-priced cars is found in this
popular priced Overland. The 31X4-
inch tires are larger than can be found
on any car with otherwise similar
specifications The electric starting
and lighting system is of the efficient,
two-unit type and is entirely indie
pendent of the ignition.
The cantilever rear springs with
which the car is equipped reduce to q
minimum the jarring produced by
driving over rough or uneven roads.
In Joining this spring with the axle
of the car the connection is made at
the rear end of the spring instead OF
in the middle. When the wheels
strike a bump or rut, the reaction IS
directed backward al a slight angle
instead of straight upward against the
springs as is the case with the ordi-
nary types. The effect is the same
as that of a slancing blow as COM
pared to solid shock.
In appearance, Model 75 is as trim
looking as any of its higher priced
predecessors. Tt suggests character
and stability in every line. The body
is of the laest 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
crowned tenders of heavy sheet steel
are an unsual feature on a 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 the
roomy seats have high. comforta Bile
backs, with seat cushions built on
deep coiled springs. The upholstery
throughout is deep, soft and comfort
able. The car is finished in solid
black with nickel and polished alumni
mum trimmings.
The motor is a four-cylinder. long
stroke block type. With a bore OF
3 Il inches and 5-inch stroke it will
normal engine speeds. 1t is simple
but efficient in construction and In
operation has been found to be
smooth, quiet and economical.
Left hand drive and center control
facilitate driving. while the electric
control buttons located on the steer
ing column enable the driver to op-
crate his horn, lights and magnetic
without STOPPING from his natural po-
sition at the wheel. Indicating devices
including the Speedometer oil pres
sure gauge and a meter, together
with the carburetor priming button,
are conveniently arranged OH the cowl
dash instrument board. This board
is arranged at an angle that permits
of a full, clear view of the instru-
ment dials. A small electric light il
Eliminates the instruments at night
The built-in, Ventilating type wind
shield is of the most modern design.
1t can be quickly and easily adjusted
to meet all weather conditions. This
windshield differs from the type
usually found on medium-priced cars
in that it is jointed at the middle so
that it can be folded forward.
The motor Is cooled by an efficient,
thermo-syphon system. no pump be-
ing required. The radiator is of the
Overland cellular type with vertical
circulation. The radiator shell is
pressed from a single sheet of steel
The carburetor is of an improved
type, with hot air attachment. IT is
extremely simple in adjustment.
Ignition is by high tension magnetic
No batteries are required. The mag