Essex Coach
The Essex Coach was manufactured by the Essex Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan.
Essex Coach specifications (1926 data)
Color – Body and wheels, blue; running gear, blackSeating Capacity – Four or fiveWheelbase – 110½ inchesWheels - WoodTires - 30” × 4.95” balloonService Brakes - contracting on rearEmergency Brakes - expanding on rearEngine - Six cylinder, vertical, cast en bloc, 2-11/16 × 4¼ inches; head removable; valves in side; H.P. 17.32 N.A.C.C. ratingLubrication – Splash, with circulating pumpCrankshaft - Three bearingRadiator – CellularCooling – Thermo-syphonIgnition – Storage BatteryStarting System – Two UnitVoltage – SixWiring System – SingleGasoline System – VacuumClutch – Multiple disc in oilTransmission – Selective slidingGear Changes – 3 forward, 1 reverseDrive – Spiral bevelRear Springs – Semi-ellipticRear Axle – Semi-floatingSteering Gear – Worm and full worm wheelStandard equipment
New car price included the following items:- tools
- jack
- speedometer
- ammeter
- electric horn
- transmission theft lock
- demountable rims
- spare tire carrier
- sun visor
- cowl ventilator
- headlight dimmer