1914 Overland Model 79 Tourer

This 1914 Overland Model 79TE Touring is finished in dark green and black with nickel-trimmed pieces. It was purchased new from Sundance, Wyoming dealer C.H. Sackett's Sundance Garage by James S. Tutty of Spearfish, South Dakota, great-grandfather-in-law of the present owner. Mr. Tutty paid $1,075 plus shipping for the car and this was the first automobile his family owned.

This Overland had electric lights, an electric starter, and a dashboard light.

By the 1920s, the Overland was retired to the Spearfish ranch of the Gilberts, whose son Guy had married Mr. Tutty's daughter Gertrude. In 1961, the Overland was brought back to running condition. A documented restoration was undertaken from 2008 through 2011. After the work was completed, the Overland was shown at an Antique Automobile Club of America meet in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, winning its First Senior award. Since that time, it has been garaged on display at the Gilbert home, in climate-controlled facilities.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2022