144.7 ci L-Head Inline Six-Cylinder Detroit Lubricator Model 25 Carburetor 55bhp at 3,600rpm Three-Speed Manual Transmission Live Axles with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Rear Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes * The first of only three years of Essex Speedabout production * One of the most handsome of all Twenties Boattail Speedsters * Largely original and complete * A rare and attractive mid-sized car of the Twenties THE ESSEX SUPER SIX The smaller Essex turned into a substantial sales success for its parent, Hudson, particularly after its F-head 180 cubic inch four was replaced in 1924 by a new, smaller 144 cubic inch L-head six making an estimated 40 horsepower (Essex kept the brake horsepower to itself, but at least 40 brake horsepower was the general estimate.) Although no more powerful than the four, the Six drove more smoothly and was consistent with Essex's established quality and reliability.

Styling also was updated and in 1927 Essex added one of the prettiest boattail Speedabout ...