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The Overholt Co. Galesburg, IL
1910-1914

Ed Overholt built an American Automobile called the "Illinois" in Galesburg, Illinois from 1910 to 1914. A Model K sold for about $1500.00 in 1911.

Overholt produced a five passenger touring car and small 4 passenger Tonneau. The engine he used in all of his automobiles was a 270 cubic four cylinder producing 45 horsepower.

Shown below is a Real Photo advertising postcard from The Overholt Co. in Galesburg, IL. "Illinois - Looks good on paper and is a good goer on the road. Only 4 left. Better get your order in soon. Going to get $1500 next year. When are you ready for a ride. The Overholt Co."

1911 Cleveland Speed Indicator Co. - Speedometer Ad
1911 Illinois Automobile - The Overholt Co. Galesburg, IL

We are looking for additional Illinois automobile photographs or vintage Illinois advertising for this web page. In the mean time enjoy this Cleveland Speed Indicator Co. ad from a vintage 1911 magazine.

1911 Cleveland Speed Indicator Co. - Speedometer Ad
1911 Cleveland Speed Indicator Co. - Speedometer Ad

The magazine ad above is provided by the Cleveland Speed Indicator Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. They were advertising their Cleveland Speed and Time Indicator. "A stop watch on your Car - you can prove it by your watch" They continued the ad by claiming "The application of the escapement principle of the clock combing the two elements - time and distance - marks a distinct advantage in speedometer construction. The time feature is characteristic and distinctive of the Cleveland instruments."

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