1932 Essex Terraplane Model K Delivery Sedan

When new, this 1932 Essex Terraplane Six Sedan Delivery was converted when new into a funeral service flower car with the addition of interior paneling in the rear cargo compartment. It was given upgraded flooring, and special coach lamps mounted at each B-pillar. It saw many years of service as a flower car in Pennsylvania before being retired from duty. V.C. Cantrell of Annville, Pennsylvania later acquired the Terraplane and gave it a restoration, resulting in the achievement of AACA Senior National First Prize honors in 1989. In 1991, Mr. Cantrell showed the vehicle at the AACA Hershey Meet, where Mr. Hostetler expressed interest. A year later, he was able to add it to his collection.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2019