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£5,762 (Est: £22,692 - £30,256)

Rare surviving Coupe 1929 Essex Challenger Six Coupe with Rumble Seat

United States • 31 May 2026 • Lot 8

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1929 Essex Challenger Six Coupe with rumble seat is a rare surviving example featuring a nicely presented older restoration. It boasts numerous period details and a distinctive two-tone green finish with a grey cloth interior, making it a charming choice for touring.

Condition

7

The car is described as having a 'nicely presented older restoration that has mellowed nicely with age.' It has been sparingly used and 'would benefit from some recommissioning prior to active enjoyment.' Additionally, the original steering hub has perished and will be replaced. This indicates it's in very good condition but not perfect or outstanding due to the need for some recommissioning and the replaced part.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1000390

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

160.4ci F-Head Inline Six-Cylinder Engine Single Marvel Model VE Carburetor 55bhp at 3,600rpm Three-Speed Manual Transmission Live Axles with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Four-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes * Rare surviving Coupe * Nicely presented older restoration * Filled with numerous lovely details from period * A fine touring machine THE ESSEX CHALLENGER 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.

Essex pioneered low-cost closed coachwork in the United States, its four-seater sedan being only slightly more expensive than the tourer in 1922, and marginally cheaper by 1925.

Essex's big news for 1924 was the switch from four to six cylinders.

The new sidevalve power unit started life at an unusually small - for the Un...