These are standard specifications for the 1929 Essex Challenger, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding Plus overdrive; floor shift controls
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft drive | |
| Coach Work : | Biddle and Smart |
| Price : | $695-$965 |
| Weight : | 2500 lbs | 1133.981 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2645 cc | 161.4 cu in. | 2.6 L. |
| Power : | 55 HP (40.48 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.8 in | 70 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
| Compression : | 5.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Marvel carburetor | |
3 Selective Sliding Plus overdrive; floor shift controls
Production Figures
| Total Essex Production for 1929 : | 27,653 |
| Total 1929 Challenger production : | 27,653 |
| 1929 Essex Challenger | |
| Boattail Roadster 2 dr. 4 P (by Biddle and Smart) : | 5 |
| Dover U.S. Mail Truck 2 dr. 4 P (by Biddle and Smart) : | 500 |
Dimension(s)
Boattail Roadster by Biddle and Smart
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| Coachwork : | Biddle and Smart |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.5 in | 3975 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.5 in | 2807 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Phaeton
| Price : | $695 |
| Weight : | 2490 lbs | 1129.445 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.5 in | 3975 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.5 in | 2807 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Roadster
| Price : | $850 |
| Weight : | 2460 lbs | 1115.837 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.5 in | 3975 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.5 in | 2807 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $695 |
| Weight : | 2540 lbs | 1152.125 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.5 in | 3975 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.5 in | 2807 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Coupe with Rumble Seat
| Price : | $725 |
| Weight : | 2600 lbs | 1179.34 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.5 in | 3975 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.5 in | 2807 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $895 |
| Weight : | 2570 lbs | 1165.732 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.5 in | 3975 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.5 in | 2807 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Cch
| Price : | $695 |
| Weight : | 2635 lbs | 1195.216 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.5 in | 3975 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.5 in | 2807 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Standard Sedan
| Price : | $795 |
| Weight : | 2745 lbs | 1245.111 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.5 in | 3975 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.5 in | 2807 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Town Sedan
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| Price : | $850 |
| Weight : | 2795 lbs | 1267.791 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.5 in | 3975 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.5 in | 2807 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Dover U.S. Mail Truck by Biddle and Smart
Chassis # MVIN309707IND
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| Coachwork : | Biddle and Smart |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.5 in | 3975 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 110.5 in | 2807 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Semi-elliptical leaf-spring | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 30 x 5.00 |
| Wheels : | 10 wooden spokes on wheels with detachable rims |
1929 Essex Challenger FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1929 Essex Challenger?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1929 Essex Challenger? A: The 1929 Essex Challenger has a wheelbase size of 110.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1929 Essex Challenger? A: The 1929 Essex Challenger has a length of 156.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1929 Essex Challenger cost when new?A: The 1929 Essex Challenger cost approximately $695 to $965 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1929 Essex Challenger? A: The 1929 Essex Challenger was offered as a Boattail Roadster, Cch, Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Coupe with Rumble Seat, Dover U.S. Mail Truck, Phaeton, Roadster, Standard Sedan, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1929 Essex Challenger have? A: The 1929 Essex Challenger had 30 x 5.00 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1929 Essex Challenger have? A: The 1929 Essex Challenger had 10 wooden spokes on wheels with detachable rims wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Essex produce in 1929? A: Essex produced 27,653 automobiles in 1929.Q: How many 1929 Challengers were produced? A: Essex produced 27,653 examples of the Challenger in 1929.Q: What engine did the 1929 Essex Challenger have? A: The engine powering the 1929 Essex Challenger was a Inline 6L-Head (2645 cc | 161.4 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 55 HP (40.48 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1929 Essex Challenger have? A: The 1929 Essex Challenger had a 3 speed Selective Sliding Plus overdrive; floor shift controls gearbox.