153.2ci L-Head Inline Six Engine Single Stewart Updraft Carburetor 55bhp at 3,600rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Solid Front and Semi Floating Rear Axle with 4-Wheel Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs 4-Wheel Bendix Mechanical Drum Brakes *One of about 12 surviving Speedabouts *Multiple AACA First Place winner *Sleek, sporting coachwork *Single family ownership from 1929-2013 The Super Six Introduced as a lower-priced companion to the parent Hudson marque in 1919, the Essex soon became synonymous with both high performance and reliability when an example averaged over 60mph for 50 hours in December 1919, a stunt which the company followed up by a successful four-car transcontinental trek in 1920.

Founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1910, the Hudson Motor Car Company took its name from Joseph L.

Hudson, who provided the finances that enabled a group of experienced ex-Olds Motor Works employees to embark on a new automobile manufacturing venture.

Incorporated in February 1909, Hudson built its fi...