1924 Essex Coach Sedan
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Until the 1920s, most cars lacked permanent roofs. They were "open" to the elements, noise, and dirt. People bought them only because they were cheaper than closed cars. When the 1922 Essex Coach came along -- closed, and costing just a little more than an open car -- people snapped it up. This 1924 model cost even less -- truly a car for all seasons.
Until the 1920s, most cars lacked permanent roofs. They were "open" to the elements, noise, and dirt. People bought them only because they were cheaper than closed cars. When the 1922 Essex Coach came along -- closed, and costing just a little more than an open car -- people snapped it up. This 1924 model cost even less -- truly a car for all seasons.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1924
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
83.120.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel
Metal
Cloth
Glass (Material)
Color
Dark blue
Gray (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 71.5 in
Width: 64 in
Length: 162.5 in
Wheelbase: 110.5 in
Weight: 2305 lbs
Inscriptions
Radiator cap: MOTOMETER Headlights: ESSEX / MOTOR / CARS / SPREADLIGHT Plaque above radiator: ESSEX / MOTORS / DETROIT / USA Running boards: ALLEN / CUSHION / STEP / CUSHION PEDAL CO., L.A. CAL.
Specifications
Make & Model: 1924 Essex Coach sedan
Maker: Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan
Engine: inline-6, L-head valves, 130 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 71.5 inches
Wheelbase: 110.5 inches
Width: 64 inches
Overall length: 156.5 inches
Weight: 2305 pounds
Horsepower: 35
Pounds per horsepower: 65.9
Price: $975
Average 1924 wage: $1,303 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 8-1/2 months
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