An Overland car (1920-1929) set the Australasian 24-hour record (235 miles in 24 hour). The Overland were (American) "Willy's Overland" vehicles that had been modified in Australian by Don Harkness for speed. One Overland was a racing car known as "Whitey".
Also see Gentleman Racer Don Harkness
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Overland driven down Sydney Town Hall steps |
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Overland racing car |
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1927 1000-mile rally |
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Don Harkness at wheel at race meet |
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Overland |
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Don Harkness at wheel of Overland named "Whitey" |
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November 1996 Restored Cars #119 page 1-2 |