ESSEX MULTI-YEAR MODEL IDENTIFICATION CUES
| Year | Radiator Emblem | Radiator | Instrument Panel | Tail Light |
| 1919 - 1926 |
Red Emblem
It has been suggested that there are several versions with Detroit USA in white & copper as well as Detroit USA in larger type. |
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| 1927
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White with copper letters. If it has USA at the bottom
then the car was exported.
From Gary Lynch's Collection |
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| 1928
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Copper/Bronze with a dull Brown finish. White letters. The 2nd series Export model said USA
According to Geoff Clark, this example has been restored. Originally, an acid was used to turn them brown and seal it from oxidizing. In this restoration, the acid wasn't reapplied.
This is the Australian version. |
Looks the same as 1929 but made with a steel housing. | ||
| 1929 |
Black w/white Letters. Edging in Chrome w/pinecones
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Plain Chrome Design
Owner: Gary Lynch |
The interior finishes were nickel and the exterior were chrome.
This one off my car has an authentic "patina" but is nickel. Note
the original choke knob and
electrolock switch. From what I've been told so far, this is
how it should appear. Since gauges get replaced over time, if anyone has a true original and can confirm what the gauges should look liken that would be greatly appreciated.
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Brass Housing not Steel
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| 1930 |
Black w/white Letters Art Deco Edging in Chrome
From Gary Lynch's Collection |
Art Deco Design
Owner: Joe Delaney |
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| 1931 | SAME AS 1930 | |||
| 1932 |
White with Red Letters Edging in Chrome. Center of badge is peaked to match grille. |
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