Vintage Vehicle Club

of Australia (1919-1930) Inc.

History of this Vehicle

1929 - 2000

History unknown.

2000 - Today

This vehicle was acquired from Blacktown N.S.W in very bad condition.

Restoration had commenced, but of bad quality on chassis, etc.

The owner pulled the whole car to bits and started from ground up.  Everything from Brakes to Chassis to panels had been redone, and the Essex made its first run in 2004.  Not bad for a three and a half year project.

Fascinating facts -

1929. For five years the low price of Essex cars had made it king of the sixes but it now lost out to Chevrolet who had an even lower priced but smaller car which now has a six cylinder engine.

A new Essex was produced this year called the "Challenger" with modified engine, notably a higher compression head, new manifolding and a two piece oil pan, the engine was also mounted on rubber.

The bodies were of larger design with a higher bonnet and chrome plated radiator shell of different design. Five models were available plus a bare chassis for buyers who wanted their body built elsewhere.

This car was really the 1930 model but became available in late 1929 and continued to 1931.

Above facts Taken from: http://www.age-net.co.uk/hobbies/vintagemotoring/essex_files/essex.htm

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