We are automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts that have lived and breathed great product for over 50 years. Willys was a brand name used by willysoverland motors, an american automobile company. Brief specifications are provided that emphasize the new standards of mechanical design. Willys overland whippet 96a 4cylinder in wonderful condition.
Classic whippet for sale whippet cars for sale prewar car. Classic 1928 whippet pays tribute to the early days of mckee. Perhaps john north willys and others involved with the falcon knight had a feeling that the car would not make it in the marketplace, for at the time of announcement of the 1928 model 12 falcon knight, wo announced its new willys knight model 56, an. Dec 23, 2012 the whippet car had a short but surprisingly successful sales history. Willys overland did offer commercial trucks in their 1928 whippet catalog, although these trucks bodies werent built inhouse. Willys overland whippet met coach body uit 1928, voorzien van 2. This 1927 model year is the second year for the product line and it continued until 1931, when it was replaced by the willys six and eight. Classic 1928 whippet pays tribute to the early days of. The gauges look to be in good survivor condition but no guarantees. This year there was a nicely restored 1928 whippet sedan that reminded me of one of the family stories that my mother related to. Willys overland whippet 96a 1928 auto depoca for sale the willys was the brand used by the american automaker willysoverland motors. We accept money ordercashiers check or cash in person. Willys overland whippet for sale collectibles online daily. The name was derived from the whippet dog and was meant to denote a vehicle that was small yet swift.
Vintage 1928 overland whippet six coach automobile motor car 20s print ad. Willysoverland whippet 96a 4cylinder in wonderful condition. Although by the mid1920s they had been overtaken by the likes of general motors willys overland were still a major player and in 1926 the willys overland whippet was introduced and provided consumers with an excellent alternative to the ford model a introduced in 1928. Unfollow willys overland whippet to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Parts list, 1928, 7 pgs 7 58x10 whippet 93a electrical specifications, pdf file bendix 3 shoe brakes, pdf file bendix general brake notes, pdf file tryon spring shackles, pdf file overland and whippet timken bearing data, pdf file whippet radiator cap ornament drawing. Imperial japanese army mark a whippet technical evaluation 19181927 japan tank. Willys overland whippet 96a 1928 for sale car and classic. The opening in the dash on the right side passenger side appears to be the result of someone cutting an opening. My greatgrandfather shafer won a 1928 whippet in a poker game in 1928. This 1927 whippet model 96 coupe was offered for sale at the vintage motor cars sale at hershey, pa presented by rm auctions. Whippet illustrated parts book list 3ed 1928 model 96. Perhaps john north willys and others involved with the falcon knight had a feeling that the car would not make it in the marketplace, for at the time of announcement of the 1928 model 12 falcon knight, wo announced its new willys knight model 56, an almost identical car in the same price range. Details about 1928 overland whippet sedan barn find historical document.
In 1926, willysoverland introduced a new line of small cars named willysoverland whippet. Whippet six parts list models 9898a this manual is a reprint of the book that was used in a whippet dealers parts department so that customers could order parts. Willys overland whippet 96a 1928 auto depoca for sale the willys was the brand used by the american automaker willys overland motors. Willys overland whippet six operation and care overland, willys on. The first willys club in australia associate member of w. Used 1928 whippet values select a 1928 whippet model below to get used tradein values and retail prices. Original 1928 overland whippet radiator emblem in good condition. It is a 1928 whippet 6, a lowpriced sedan that was manufactured by willys overland for only a few years. Restored 1928 willys overland whippet coach model 96 2 door sedan ford model a. Although it is quite rare to see a whippet these days, they were not all that desirable in comparison to the ford model a of the same era. The whippet encyclopedia is the ultimate reference for the 1926 1928 whippet model 96 enthusiast, but will also appeal to owners of other models as the full whippet range is covered, but with less detail than in the case of the model 96.
You will find illustrations of many parts and the original part numbers. Willys overland whippet 96a 1928 auto depoca for sale car. Anybody have info on a 1928 willysoverland whippet model 96a. One can argue about the question whether whippet was a make of its own but for a few years it was a succesful name in the automotive world, not only in the us. Details about 1928 1929 1930 whippet 98 98a illustrated parts book willys master catalog. Details about 1926 1927 1928 whippet 96 parts book willys illustrated master part catalog. Wokr library inventory willys overland knight registry. The western antique aeroplane and automobile museum waaam is located in hood river, oregon, united states, adjacent to the ken jernstedt memorial airport. New, used and oem automotive parts large inventory great prices. If you have the hankering for a 1920s classic car, and one that is different and unusual enough to draw some attention, heres a rare and handsome sedan with a twist. Overland whippet was introduced and provided consumers with an excellent alternative to the ford model a introduced in 1928. The illustrations in the book will help you to identify parts, and the exploded views can aid you with assembly or disassembly of some parts of the vehicle. There was also a pickup truck version of the whippet, called the willyssix. Then, only a year after the whippet debuted, ford introduced its model a.
However, the whippet had its own character and appearance. Bentley racer on cigarette ad, 1929 latest books, kit cars, antique cars. Willys overland dealer in arkansas, circa 19301945. In 1926, willys overland introduced a new line of small cars named willys overland whippet. Jul 06, 2010 anybody have info on a 1928 willys overland whippet model 96a. I had some difficulty identifying this piece but it looks very similar to 1928 willys overland whippet. Sales previous stock 1929 willysoverland whippet saloon. The whippet model 96a replaced the 96 at the end of 1928, adding a slightly 38 inch longer stroke to the engine. T are some chips in the red and white enamel and the plating is worn. Ford vw gm car 7 passengers ledge shape reflector stand truck 12 jeep vent 339989 aluminum 4d sedan post brackets washers 4d book prices kit 16pcs gold ledge shape 1915 window 24 long. This manual will probably be helpful for 1929, 1930, and 1931 model 96a. The emblem is slightly curved to fit the curvature of the radiator shell. Unfollow 1928 whippet car to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The whippet was introduced late in 1926 as a 1927 model to replace the overland which had not really appealed to buyers in.
Vintage 1920s sparton electric horn original 6 volt ahooga 61926. Find great deals on ebay for willys overland whippet. The manual has 17 diagrammed cutaways and disassembled component views to aid in locating and identifying engine, drive train, transmission, and suspension parts. This is the story told to me when i purchased it in 2011. For details of the aircraft in the background, see the book the aircraft of air new zealand and affiliates since. If youre looking for a dependable, easydriving prewar car, the odds are poor that a willysoverland whippet is on your radar. It is a 1928 whippet 6, a lowpriced sedan that was manufactured by willysoverland for only a few years.
Willys overland whippet six operation and care english paperback book free s. Use this book to make your search for parts both quicker and easier. Paradise parking is a new series of work and soon to be book by the same title by americanborn, parisbased photographer peter lippmann. Whippet six parts list models 9898a this manual is a reprint of the book that was used in a whippet dealers parts department so that customers could order. The school has had this car for a number of years, and we just brought it out of storage so that we can fix it up and get it lookingrunning nice for use in parades and football games, and stuff like that. Willys overland whippet 96a 1928 auto depoca for sale. Used 1927 whippet values select a 1927 whippet model below to get used tradein values and retail prices 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926. In the economic depression of the 1930s, a number of willys automotive brands faltered. The whippet encyclopedia is the ultimate reference for the 1926 1928 whippet model 96 enthusiast, but will also appeal to owners of other models as the full whippet range is covered. This year there was a nicely restored 1928 whippet sedan that reminded me of one of the family stories that my mother related to my sister and me. He was an executive at gm in dayton ohio at the time, so there was no way he could drive it or even be seen in it, according to the legend. We feature a wide selection of willys overland whippet and related items. In fact, the whippet was produced by willys overland and can be regarded as a continuation of the overland.
The whippet car had a short but surprisingly successful history. Waaam is a nonprofit 501c3 organization committed to the preservation of, and education about aviation, automobile, and other historic transportationrelated relics. In fact, the whippet was produced by willysoverland and can be regarded as a continuation of the overland. The real drawbacks were from the much more expensive manufacturing process, and licensing fees. Offered for sale with its oldstyle log book and original uk registration. The american house is known above all for the production of the mb, the famous jeep of the second world war. In 1928 they were the thirdbestselling marque and lost out to essex by a small margin in 1929. During the first year of production 110,000 whippets were sold and in 1928 willysoverland shot into third place behind chevrolet and ford. But the entire whippet is built to a similar high standard, such that it was hard for willys overland to make a profit, even with their immense volume.
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