Vehicle Description
Back in the early 20th century Essex Motor Company forged a strong
reputation as the builder of reliable and sturdy cars with enclosed
passenger compartments for shelter in a variety of driving
conditions. Wearing an eye-catching exterior shade over its steel
form, this 1931 Essex Sedan combines vintage great looks with some
modern refinements. It's outfitted with a great collection of
components well suited for everyday driving, so you'll have no
issues while bringing its head turning abilities to boulevards and
highways alike.
Essex's cars were touted for the overall strength of their
construction and this '31 represents that heritage well. It
features an all steel body over a thoroughly reinforced foundation,
so you'll find no signs of sagging anywhere and of course there'll
be no stress cracks to worry about either. The sharp purple paint
over the exterior still presents well, with a nice shine and no
glaring blemishes in sight and looks great against the grille shell
up front with its silver finish. It's a stylish ride, with its
wide, flowing fenders, broad running boards and very cool suicide
doors. It's been kept in stock configuration, with just a bit of
modernity added via its slightly inclined stance and aftermarket
wheels balanced by the authentic looking vinyl storage compartment
in back. The bumpers both fore and aft look great, and the billet
mirrors to each side are a nice finishing touch.
The interior has been configured with comfortable regular driving
in mind and offers some very nice features. The pair of gray cloth
front buckets and rear bench seat provide plenty of comfort and if
you take a closer look inside you'll see that with the cabin
devoted solely to seating accommodations, there's plenty of room in
back for your passengers to ride in comfort. Using the original
dash area layout as a foundation, a custom sheet metal panel has
been added and it surrounds a full collection of Stewart Warner
gauges to keep tabs on engine functions, as well as a set of very
well-integrated control knobs, while just below a trio of in dash
vents bring cool or warm air into the cabin as needed via a Vintage
Air climate control system. An AM/FM/CD stereo is also on hand to
provide audio while you enjoy your time behind the wheel.
Raise the hood and you'll find a very well detailed engine
compartment. The 350 cubic inch V8 inside has been decked out with
a chrome oval air cleaner and there's a nice array of matching
chrome accessories surrounding it. In addition to its vintage
style, this Essex has plenty of real-world drivability built in.
The powerplant pairs with a 4 speed 700r4 transmission whose
overdrive gear makes highway cruising a breeze and the upgraded
front suspension offers a number of great benefits, including power
rack and pinion steering for more precise handling, tubular upper
and lower A-arms with front coilovers and power disc brakes that
combine with those also installed in back to bring low-effort, fade
resistant stops. There's also a nicely proportioned custom aluminum
radiator up front to help keep the engine cool. This well-equipped
vintage Sedan rides on a set of very sharp spoked wheels wrapped
with General tires.
This 1931 Essex Sedan sports some well-chosen modern updates you
don't often see in its niche, so it's every bit as fun to drive as
it is to look at. Call today!
