1919 Essex Touring Car-on line auction 12/18-S.W. Virginia

[bullrun]

1919 Essex and (2)  Model T's  Touring cars with Rajo conversion, Rocky Mountain brakes and Ruxtells. Located near Roanoke Va.  Look like solid original old cars. For more details visit www.proxibid.com/ntarrington

[AzBob]

I am curious as to what engine the Essex would have for 1919?

[58L-Y8]

3 hours ago, AzBob said:

I am curious as to what engine the Essex would have for 1919?

Four-cylinder, F-Head, three main bearings, 3 3/8" X 5", 180 ci, 55 hp @ 2800 rpm.

Source: The Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1805-1942, edited by B. R. Kimes and H. A. Clark. 

[StillOutThere]

On 12/11/2023 at 12:38 PM, AzBob said:

I am curious as to what engine the Essex would have for 1919?

58L-Y8 correct.  Plus:

The Essex 4 cyl was a great engine in a well-engineered frame (that was used by some early racers).  E-4s were competitive in early competitions including hill climbs.   I actually had a 1920 Essex 4 Coach (2dr sedan) only selling because I moved and it was too tall for the garaging at the new place.

A friend in Australia owns a historic Essex 4 speedster and does some vintage comp with it.

Color photo below is of an acquaintance coming down a dusty Nor Calif road in his Essex 4 speedster.  Just a "memory photo" but easily could have been taken 100 years ago!