The 1916 Willys Overland Model 86 was the epitome of muscle car charm—if your idea of muscle involves a whopping 45 horsepower! This vintage beauty, priced at an eye-watering $1,145 back then (a mere $25,083 today), boasted cutting-edge 1916 tech: a “one man” convertible top, electric lights, and even door pockets—fancy! With wooden spoked wheels and a starter pedal, it was the perfect ride for those who wanted to hit the road, just not too fast.
From 1912 until 1918 Willys was the second largest automobile manufacturer in the States. The 1916 Overland had a MSRP of $1,145.00, or $25,083.00 in 2016 dollars. This “model 86” is powered by a 45 hp 6 cylinder engine that is coupled to a non-sychromesh 3 speed manual transmission. Newly added features for 1916 include the “one man” convertible top, electric control buttons, electric lights and door pockets for storage. The starter is activated by a floor mounted peddle and the carburetor has a dash mounted manual choke to aid starting the engine before it is warmed up. The unit shown is complete and correct in every detail; sportimg wooden spoked wheels, 34×4 Goodrich 4-ply tires with hub caps.
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