1915 XLNT Foods Overland Model 81 Tamale Wagon

In 1915, XLNT Foods moved from the horse drawn carriage to the delivery car. Over 106 years ago, the Willys-Overland Delivery Car Model 81 was XLNTs choice of transport for Tamales and Chili in Los Angeles, Ca. The delivery car cost $895 ($23k in today's dollars) and boasted a whopping 30hp! (Max Speed 35mph). No longer were you required to get out and crank the starter or retrieve the gas can & matches to turn on the lights, the Overland Delivery Car featured a press button starter and switch for your headlights with dimmers. Other features included a High Tension Magneto Starter, 12 spoke hickory rims with 33 inch x 4 inch tires and an adjustable windshield. See images below for more specs and details! #TamaleWagon #ThrowbackThursday

Panel Delivery Option: sides and doors, sheet steel over stout wood frames with steel reinforcements. Inside box dimensions - Length of floor: 64” Width of floor: 43”. Width of doorway: 34 1/2” Height of doorway: 45 1/2”. Gross Vehicle Weight 2600lbs and Wheelbase - 106”
Motor: Four Cylinders, 4”bore x 4.5” stroke, Cast Singly, Five Bearing Crank Shaft - 30 Horsepower
Finish: Brewster Green with ivory striping. Fenders and running boards Black. Nickel and Polished Aluminum trimmings.
Capacity: 800 Pounds and 2 passengers
Panel Delivery Equipped Pricing: Electric starter and lighting, windshield, speedometer, electric horn, full set of tools, tire repair kit, jack and pump. Price: $895.00 F.O.B Toledo.

Full 1915 Overland Delivery Car Brochure, 20 pages. Credit - Automotive Research Library