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The Essex Motors Company produced small, affordable automobiles. It had been created by the Hudson Motor Car Company for the purpose of creating a smaller version of its Super-Six. The first Essex was first shown in 1919 after it had been delayed due to World War I. The vehicle's great quality, durability, and vibration-free four-cylinder motor made it an instant success. Over the years, sales continued to escalate and propelled the Hudson Motor Car Company into third place in overall sales for 1929.
The example shown is a two-passenger Speedabout boattail. There is a rumble seat which the company had claimed could carry up to two individuals. This may have been the case for children but in reality, was suitable for only one adult.
The vehicle has coachwork by Biddle and Smart of Amesbury, Massachusetts. The six-cylinder engine with Marvel carburetor was capable of producing 55 horsepower. This meant that the 2500-pound vehicle with a boattail body could propel to a top speed of around 70 miles per hour.
In most cases, the Hudson Company only produced Speedabouts as show cars to gauge public interest and to generate press and popularity.
At the Meadow Brook auction presented by RM Auctions, the car was sold for the sum of $47,300. In 2009, it was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey sale presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $35,000 - $50,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $38,500, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
The example shown is a two-passenger Speedabout boattail. There is a rumble seat which the company had claimed could carry up to two individuals. This may have been the case for children but in reality, was suitable for only one adult.
The vehicle has coachwork by Biddle and Smart of Amesbury, Massachusetts. The six-cylinder engine with Marvel carburetor was capable of producing 55 horsepower. This meant that the 2500-pound vehicle with a boattail body could propel to a top speed of around 70 miles per hour.
In most cases, the Hudson Company only produced Speedabouts as show cars to gauge public interest and to generate press and popularity.
At the Meadow Brook auction presented by RM Auctions, the car was sold for the sum of $47,300. In 2009, it was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey sale presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $35,000 - $50,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $38,500, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
2013 RM Auction - Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $55,000-USD $55,000
Sale Price :
USD $49,500
2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $35,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $38,500
2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $35,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $47,300
1927 Essex Super Six Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Essex Super Six
(Data based on Model Year 1927 sales)
1927 Essex Super Six Boattail Speedabout Chassis#: 548825 Sold for USD$55,000 2014 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance Auction | |
1927 Essex Super Six Speedabout by Biddle & Smart Chassis#: 587601 Sold for USD$49,500 2013 RM Auction - Hershey | |
1927 Essex Super Six Chassis#: 587601 Sold for USD$38,500 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | |
1927 Essex Speedabout Chassis#: 587601 Sold for USD$47,300 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook |
Essex Super Sixs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1927 Essex Super Six's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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