OWNER: Bernie Rhoades, Edgewood
OCCUPATION: Architect
CAR'S YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL: 1931 Essex rumble-seat coupe
"I LOVE MY CAR BECAUSE... I brought it to life and drove it around Grand Junction (Colo.) High School in 1954-55. It was then parked in a barn for 25 years. Although I threw a bucket of paint at it years ago, it has never needed restoration. With 65,000 actual miles, it's always been protected, thus no rust, with (almost) everything original."
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7 Comments
By chris on July 26, 2009 10:02 PM
That Dude is awesome!!
By Les on July 27, 2009 5:40 AM
To use the language of my great grand kids: What a cool set of wheels!
By Charles Nay on July 27, 2009 9:57 PM
Bernie is one cool cat and has a nice set of wheels awesome! Cute puppy too.
By james c on December 13, 2009 5:22 PM
i have the same car bernie!
By Larry Whelpley on October 30, 2010 5:01 PM
I have a 1931 essex need door handles
By John Volk on June 15, 2011 8:42 AM
My Dad recently passed away and he had the same care...it was actually the first car he ever owned..it is also a 1931 Essex Coupe. We are looking to seel the car. Anyone interested.
By John Volk on June 15, 2011 8:51 AM
My Dad had the same car. He recently passed away. It was going to be a project car for him and my older bother...but it never happened. Looking to sell it. Needs total restoration...but it is all intact.