Putnam patriot., 1927-04-08
WHIPPET ROADSTER
Popular With Younger Set.- Unusual Sales Recorded For
 Sport Car.

The appeal of the Whippet sport roadster.- Collegiate.-with the younger set is held partly responsible by Willgs-0veriand officials for the un= usual sales recorded throughout the country for this model 1927 addi- tfon t0 the Whippet line. Since the Whippet Collegiate vas first introduc- ed | has assumed a position of leader shin in the light four classification.
 Unusual vmartness places this mod el in q distinctive position in the four cylinder field. Its lines give an air of raciucsz and dash and it's general ap- pearance and construction throughout has a special appeal to the younger generation.
 The Whippet Collegiate has power. speed and worlds of pickup and "pep" ta meet all demands of city or country driving l. is built on the low swung Whinpet chassis which provides safe driving at any range under all condi- tions through low center of gravity As an extra safety factor the car Is equipped with four wheel brakes pro- vidinP A security not found in any other American built four cylindered car
 The compact motor is noted for it's fuel and oil economy in addition to speed and power l. will travel thirty miles on a gallon of gasoline and Is capable of A speed of fifty-five miles an hour and better
 Unusual roominess is another feat ure of the Collegiate. The front seat is q inches wide and 17ih inches deep with 34ik inches of space from the drivers seat to the clutch and brake pedals The steering column is adjust able from sA to 10 inches. moving for ward toward the dash or 10 the rear toward the seat to suit the convenience of the driver The doors are twenty two inches wide
 Tn the rear deck is built a sporty. comfortable rumble seat for two extra passengers This seat is 43 inches wide and i4 i-3 inches deep with a high back set at the proper angle to pro- vide maximum comfort for the occu pants When not in use the rumble seat may be folded to it's invisible place
 The roadster's collapsible top is a fine grade of wind and rain proof ma terial
 Willys Overland officials declare the Whippet Collegiate is proving one of the most popular models nf the Whip pet line and anticipate a steady pro duetion through the year to meet the demands of dealers and car buyers.
 Mir Averill. the local Whippet deal or. is very enthusiastic over the 1927 prospects of the Whippet line of fours and sixcs He has kent in close touch with the various sales-nromotien enterprises that John V Willys is gen erausly offering to his dealer organ izatiou and reports that statistics throughout the country prove the rap id growth af Whippet popularity Though tho factory is operating on larger uroductian scale than ever be fore eiting the State 8f Connecticut for an example. there are but a very feW dealers thaf are mol. in term Of the trade Crying for Cars Sales result beyond the vision of even the les= conservative dealer have wert him If his faet "sold out wHy be- fare any expectation Mr Willvs. in an address to his dealers earlier in the year quoted "This is the Rear. are vaa the maH ." More than ever are we b coming fully convinced that Nr WIEle wH not over reaching in his statement