The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
''NLlYs SIX LATEST
New Sever Passenger Car of
Many Refinements An
nounced by Overland.

A new six-cylinder car Of many re-
finements has Just been announced by
the WHY'S Overland company-the
Model Ss-Six. to be known to the au-
tomobile world as the "Willys Six"
This latest product Of the big Toledo
factory is a seven passenger automo-
bile. with 45-horsepower motor and
a wheelbase of 125 inches. It sells for
1895.
In body, design and coach work, the
"Willys Six shows numerous distinct
departures, although in chassis con-
struction the manufacturers have
largely adhered to previous stand
ards.
Undoubtedly the most radical de-
parture is the body design.
The long wheel base is accumulated
by the long straight lines and roll
edge OF the body, giving the car a
pronounced long, low appearance. All
doors are perfectly flush, with hinges
concealed and handles inside.
The body is of the fashionable. dou-
BILE cowl type, in which the top line
Of tho front seats merges into the top
line of the body. A pleasing harmony
is secured by gradually rounded crown
tenders and a sloping windshield.
The finish Of the body. deep
French blue. is enriched by black
tenders and trimmings. The wheels
are gray.
In the design Of the "Willys Six"
much thought was given to the COM
fort and convenience of the driver and
passengers.
This is emphasized in the long
cantilever springs, 4S inches in
length, the long wheelbasc and the
large tires, 35x41s inches. Nom skid
tires are used in the rear. The tires
are, Of course, mounted on demount-
able rims.
A roomy interior and deeply up
hOlstered cushions also contribute
largely to the cars riding comfort. The
numerous coil springs in the cush-
ions are separately encased in canvas.
Besides insuring permanence in the
upholstery shaping, this form Of con-
struction gives a pneumat tic cushion
effect that is in itself a luxurious
comfort.
Every driving convenience is pro-
vided, including electric switches on
the steering column.
The gasoline tank is in the rear
giving not only greater convenience in
filling, but a better distribution of
weight. There is gauge on the
tank. The vacuum gasoline system
assures an even fuel flow under all
conditions of driving. Brackets are
provided for spare tires in the rear
of the car. Even a motometer has
been included in the equipment.
The side curtains are arranged SO
that the door curtains open with the
doors, a much appreciated conven-
fence when weather conditions make
it desirable to have side curtains per-
manently in place.
To still further improve the six
cylinder performance at ordinary driv-
AA8 SpccuS-SpeCuS InuL the average
man can use-the power and flexibil-
ity of the 45-horsepower motor of the
''Willys Six have been developed to
maximum efficiency. If called upon
the "Willys Six" can negotiate mile-a-
minute speed with ease, but its fast
pickup and abundant power at
speeds below 25 miles an hour, and
its smooth operation when travelling at
low. speeds on direct drive, are the
qualities that make its performance
most appreciated in ordinary every
day driving.
Ignition is furnished by an i'm
proved battery and distributor system,
and the car is equipped with a Tillot-
son carburetor. A special bevel gear
drive adds to the efficiency and dura-
bility. and contributes as we'll to its
quiet running qualities.
The 'Willys-Six" Is made with n
seven- passenger touring car body
only.