1915 Overland Model 82 Tourer

This 1915 Overland Model 82 Tourer was originally owned by an individual who had only ever owned and driven Ford Model Ts. The Overland was more powerful and intimidating than he was used to, so it was parked after just a few thousand miles. He then allegedly traded it to a neighbor in exchange for livestock. The second owner rarely, if ever, drove the car and subsequently stored it in their barn. The car remained dormant for the next sixty-five years and when it was unearthed it was remarkably complete, and the Stewart odometer displayed just 6,500 miles. There are currently 7,900 miles on the odometer which is believed to be original.

The Oakland was treated to a sympathetic restoration and used for occasional tours and shows by its previous owner. It is finished in a bright blue and black exterior with a black canvas top and black button-tufted leather upholstery. The rear compartment features a pair of folding opera seats and a plated robe rail. There are large-diameter artillery wheels, dual rear-mounted spares, cast alloy step plates, cowl lamps, nickel-plated klaxon horn, and a Biltrite running board-mounted storage trunk.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2022