Curious about 1928 Essex

Jim Kilday
Jim Kilday Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in HUDSON
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-1928-Essex_W0QQitemZ250440420338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3a4f698bf2&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A-1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318



Assuming the car is "factory" new as stated, as a practical question, how much is it really worth in today's market?



I know--"willing seller and willing buyer, etc." but some Essex Expert out there must have a good idea of what a car like this would bring at the next Barret-Jackson Auction or R M Auction.



I don't want to buy the car, but it sounds like he has invested a lot of money and I would like to know how much of his restoration cost he is likely to recover.

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  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    I am not the Essex "whiz-kid" that you are looking for, but I am always happy to give my opinion. Do have to make one comment. Copper is not the tubing of choice for gas lines. I did a quick evaluation of my various sources and would place a fair market price for this car, if as advertised, to be from $17 to $21 K. As far as what it would go for at auction, that is difficult to guess. I think you can buy a lot more car for the value the owner is starting the auction at?



    Brownie Petersen

    Petersen Historical Automobile Appraisals
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    "Museum quality" is probably the correct description, as no Essex ever came from the factory in this condition. Orange paint on the motor? The 1928 Essex was Hudson's greatest ever production peak for any one model, 228,000 of them, and was truly "The World's largest-selling Six". What it is worth depend s on how much anyone wants to pay for it. To be picky, there are certain details not correct, but it has certainly been done an immaculate standard, if that is what you want in a car. It does not have the original type wood-grained dash and window surrounds, and those pockets in the rear quarters are not orginal. Personally, I prefer a driveable car, that can be used and enjoyed, rather than a showpiece.

    Geoff.
  • hudnut1tmr
    hudnut1tmr Expert Adviser
    Well, it sure is cheaper than this one...



    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1928-Essex_W0QQitemZ220433904736QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3352e27460&amp;_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&amp;_trkparms=65:10|39%3A1|240%3A1318<br%20/>
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