Essex Super Six/Full Earlier Resto/Rumble Seat/Inline 6 Cyl/Wood Spoke Wheels
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Other Makes |
SubModel: | Roadster |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | Roadster |
Doors: | 2 |
Year: | 1928 |
Mileage: | 12 |
VIN: | 1162994 |
Color: | Green |
Engine: | 153.2ci I6 |
Transmission: | Manual |
Interior color: | Tan |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Morgantown, Pennsylvania, United States |
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Description of 1928 Other Makes Roadster |
1928 Essex Super Six Roadster Essex cars were designed to be moderately priced cars which would be affordable to the average family. Proving durable, their capabilities were checked upon and confirmed by AAA and the United States Post Office. In 1919, an Essex completed a 50-hour, 3,037.4 miles endurance test in Cincinnati, Ohio, at an average speed of 60.75 miles per hour. The early Essex cars also captured many hill climb records. In a special Essex race car, Glen Shultz won the 1923 Pikes Peak Hill Climb. During its production run, the Essex was considered a small car and was affordably priced. The Essex is generally credited with starting a trend away from open touring cars design toward enclosed passenger compartments. This consignment made in Detroit sports 4-wheel mechanical drum brakes, an innovation for its day. It will need some TLC on the exterior print, with surfaces currently showing some peeling of the respray. The interior is a beauty, and it is mechanically sound with a restored engine bay and engine. Exterior Interior Drivetrain Undercarriage Drive-Ability Save for the exterior peeling paint, a very nice example that has benefited from a previous earlier restoration. Great interior, nice canvas convertible top, and solid mechanicals are slightly distracted with the peeling paint, but a minor inconvenience when you consider this car is all good on every other front. Hudson eventually took over, and the Terraplane would replace this Super Six Roadster in 1932. For now, enjoy the limelight as the Essex Super 6 from 1928. Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. |