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1929 Essex Super Six Sedan

United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 73

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1929 Essex Super Six Sedan is a highly original, British-market, right-hand drive project car, purchased by the Macey Collection in 1952 and retaining its original East Suffolk registration. While it has been off the road for approximately 45 years and requires sympathetic recommissioning, its excellent provenance and original state make it ideal for 'oily rag' preservation.

Condition

7

The car is described as a 'project ripe for oily rag use' and 'will therefore benefit from some very sympathetic recommissioning.' It has likely been out of use for forty-five years, indicating it is not in perfect condition but has solid fundamentals and original elements. The paint has not been touched since 1952, suggesting wear but also originality. It retains its original registration number and has historical documentation, pointing to a 'Very Good' condition that requires minor reconditioning rather than a full restoration.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

984526

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

RT 5873

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• One of the first cars in the Macey Collection, purchased in 1952 • Wonderful British-market right-hand drive Sedan • Offered as a project ripe for ‘oily rag’ use • Still retains its original East Suffolk registration number A subdivision of the Hudson Motor Company of Detroit, Essex’s products were aimed at the average family and, in common with those of other American manufacturers, were initially four-door open cars with canvas tops.

However, while Henry Ford is credited with making cars widely affordable, Essex had much to do with making Sedans available to the masses.

By 1924, the company was moving away from four-cylinder powerplants to, firstly, a 2.1-litre six-cylinder (the Six), and then a 2.5-litre unit (the Super Six).

This was used to power a range of models including a Speedster, Coupé, Coach and four-door, five-seat Sedan.

The specification was typical of the day, with the engine mated to a three-speed manual gearbox and suspension by semi-elliptic leaf springs all-r...