Topic: Puzzle #1056 - Solved! 1929 Essex Speedabout Boattail Roadster

[Otto Puzzell]

Know what it is?

Please, respond below and let us know the make and model designation of the car posted here.

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[Otto Puzzell]

Experts?

[Arunas]

I think it is American..

[Allan L]

I think it is American..

if not, it was (over) restored by an American

[Otto Puzzell]

I think it is American..

It is.

[Arunas]

Manufactured in '30s?

[Otto Puzzell]

No.

[Ray B.]

In the 20's then?

[Otto Puzzell]

That is correct.

[Arunas]

Was it the only model of the company?  || Is the name of manufacturer one word?

[Ray B.]

Hudson boattail speedster. I'd say 1928. I'll make sure of the year and possibly the coachbuilder.

[Ray B.]

I wasn't so far:
1929 Essex Challenger Speedabout Boattail Roadster, body by Biddle and Smart. Five built, and the last survivor.

[Arunas]

I know i have seen it  Whatever...

[Otto Puzzell]

I know i have seen it  Whatever...

Lots of people have seen it. One correctly ID'd it.

For Allan's edification, here's a picture review of the car's restoration"

http://www.guildclassiccars.com/1929_essex.htm