1914 Willys-Overland Model 79 Speedster

This car was on display in the paddock at the Coys International Historic Festival meeting at Silverstone in July 2000. It's a 1914 Willys-Overland Model 79 Speedster and has a 4-cylinder inline 4,180cc engine Willys-Overland was formed when John Willys bought the Overland car company in 1908 and subsequently renamed it the Willys-Overland Motor Company. It's noticeable that the car has right-hand drive, as did all the company's cars built prior to 1915 when they switched to left-hand drive. The board in front of the car says:

 

WILLYS-OVERLAND COMPANY

TOLEDO OHIO USA

 

Year 1914 Model 79 Speedster

Mech 4180cc 4 Cyl Side Valve 35HP

Trans 3 Speed Gearbox

Price Ex Works $1000

Plus Extras

 

Centre Lock Wire Wheels by

Bud Wheel Company

The Speedster was only built to

Special Order and

This Quite Original Example

is One of only 2 Known to Exist

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