Juha Paavo Kaita Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hi, I enclosed a photo of Essex automobile in Finland. I think the car is from 1923/1924 but would like to hear your opinion about the make of the year and the model since I think you have more knowledge about Essex automobiles. Juha Kaitanen Sipoo, Finland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon37 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I am not an Essex expert, but I think the car is a 1925 model. First, look at the photograph of your car. The front springs (which protrude from the front fenders) have a metal covering. Now look at the photo of this 1924 Essex. The springs are uncovered, and the radiator is painted. http://www.remarkablecars.com/wiki/images/thumb/3/38/1924-essex-sedan-0676.jpg/800px-1924-essex-sedan-0676.jpg Here is a 1925 Essex. The springs are now covered, but the radiator is painted. http://www.autolit.com/Store/images/D/UC/uc4210-d.jpg Here is a 1926 Essex. The springs are still covered, but the radiator is chrome (or more probably, nickel) plated. http://www.autolit.com/Store/images/D/UC/uc4233-d.jpg Your Essex has a painted radiator and metal covers for the springs, so it would seem to be a 1925. (I'm sorry; I tried to insert the actual photographs, above, but the Forum's photo link feature must be broken.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juha Paavo Kaita Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hi, Thank you for your very detailed reply. In 1920´s automobiles were equipped with two register plates. The big one was the actual register plate and the small one was a plate that was changed every year. On the small plate there was a tear and the register symbol. In this case T-2137. This small plate was a sign that the yearly tax was paid. The letter T stand for "Turun ja Porin lääni" province. Juha Kaitanen Sipoo, Finland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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