We think we’d look quite stylish in this lovely Overland Model 79, as sold by Loucks Garage in Skidmore, Missouri in 1914. As the weather gets warmer, we’re warming up to the idea of being “next door to nature in all her varying seasonal charms,” and we’re ready to be refreshed with new scenes and fresh air. If you have this model and are willing to take us for a spin, please let us know. From the March 19, 1914 Skidmore New Era (Skidmore, Missouri), page 6 (click to enlarge):
Ad reads, “Overland, “35 H. P.” with electric light and starter f. o. b. the factory — $10.75. Overland Model 79. The Overland makes life more worth the living. It puts you next door to nature in all her varying seasonal charms. Next door to your business, your church and your friends in distant towns. It takes you away from the daily grime and grind of life, refreshing you with new scenes and fresh air. Therefore the Overland Creed is that it must be built so that it will at all times and under all circumstances give the owner uninterrupted use of his investment. Every Overland owner is entitled to, and will receive prompt and efficient service — the kind that will insure him the motoring pleasures he expects, even more. For further information and demonstration, call on Loucks Garage, Skidmore, Missouri.”