1925 Willys Overland Tourer

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In 1908, John Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company and in 1912 renamed it the Willys–Overland Motor Company. From 1912 to 1918, Willys was the second-largest producer of automobiles in the United States, after the Ford Motor Company. In 1917, Willys released an Overland four to challenge the Model T Ford head-on with a price tag of less than $500, including a self-starter and electric lights. From a 1912 output of 28,572 cars, Willys-Overland production soared to 140,111 by 1916, including a new Willys-Knight car that was introduced in 1914. A disastrous strike and wartime exigencies delayed introduction of the Overland competitor to the Model T until October of 1919, by which time the price had risen to US $845. Known as the Model 4, its 2346cc engine produced 27 brake horsepower. The car was renamed Model 91 for the 1923 season. Overland cars were popular in Australia and judged to be a cut above the ubiquitous Ford Model Ts.