The Whippet was built by the Willys-Overland Corporation of Toledo, Ohio, and was introduced in 1926. With a wheelbase that measured 100.25 inches, it was America's smallest car. It was also 200 pounds lighter than the equivalent four-cylinder Overland. Two engines were available including a four and a six. The engines were so durable that they eventually evolved into the powerplant for the Jeep more than a decade later.

Production of the Whippet lasted from 1927 until 1931.

In 1927, over 110,000 units were sold, making Willys-Overland third in the United States sales. However, with the onset of the Great Depression, Willys-Overland focused on a single low-cost car that would become the Willys 77.

The Model 98 was powered by a six-cylinder engine and was available as a Roadster, Coupe, Touring, Coach, and Sedan.

by Dan Vaughan