Essex to Sell

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I'd like to sell my 1920 Essex. It's a 4-door hunter-green convertible in fair shape. Un-restored. Currently missing carburator float. Is there a market for this vehicle? If so, what should I ask for it? Advice welcome.

Jon B

No idea what it's worth but yes, there is definitely a market for it. You would be well advised to advertise it in The White Triangle News, which is the newsletter of the Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club. It goes out to 3500 Hudson enthusiasts worldwide. You can do this at no charge if you go through a member of the Club such as myself.



As to what to ask, you need to explain better what 'fair shape' means. Is the car complete except for the carb. float? Is the body and paint in good shape, with few dents and little or no rust? Upholstery in decent shape? Is everything original as far as known, or are some of the components from other types of cars? Where is the car currently located? These are questions that would have to be answered for even a ball-park estimate of value, to be offered. I am unable to make such an estimate, but perhaps someone in this forum who deals regularly with the older Hudson-built vehicles can hazard a guess.

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Jon B wrote:

No idea what it's worth but yes, there is definitely a market for it. You would be well advised to advertise it in The White Triangle News, which is the newsletter of the Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club. It goes out to 3500 Hudson enthusiasts worldwide. You can do this at no charge if you go through a member of the Club such as myself.



As to what to ask, you need to explain better what 'fair shape' means. Is the car complete except for the carb. float? Is the body and paint in good shape, with few dents and little or no rust? Upholstery in decent shape? Is everything original as far as known, or are some of the components from other types of cars? Where is the car currently located? These are questions that would have to be answered for even a ball-park estimate of value, to be offered. I am unable to make such an estimate, but perhaps someone in this forum who deals regularly with the older Hudson-built vehicles can hazard a guess.

Thanks for these tips. I'm also an HET member and my goal is to list my car in the White Triangle News. My 1920 Essex is missing the carb. float and the horn. Its body and paint are in fair shape. No dents. But surface rust exists on the frame and paint is chipped off the floorboards. The upholstery and convertible top are in good shape, with no rips or tears. As far as I know all the parts in the car are original, including the instrumentation. The car has a rare factory option: a single, vacuum-driven windshield wiper. The car lives in the Minneapolis, MN, area. I hope someone out there can recommend an asking price.

Unknown

Lets see if this helps. 3 years ago there was a 20 roadster for sale for $11.000.00 in SD. It didn't sell. needed lots of work ,but was complete. There was a 20 touring in N Iowa listed for around $8000.00 it sold. I picked up a 1919 touring basket case with mint body and fenders for $5.000.00 4 years ago. There is a 22 touring here in town in the same shape for about the same price. Also found a 20 touring in Ohio 3 years ago that sounds like the one you have that is just west of Twin Cities? To much was paid for it ,but it was a running car. Not much market for them, but go for it

Unknown

I'll be up your way in OCT with trailer load of junk. So far, not much following me home. Please send me some pictures and asking price.



Have a nice day

Steve

smcmanus@mis.net

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tombia wrote:

Lets see if this helps. 3 years ago there was a 20 roadster for sale for $11.000.00 in SD. It didn't sell. needed lots of work ,but was complete. There was a 20 touring in N Iowa listed for around $8000.00 it sold. I picked up a 1919 touring basket case with mint body and fenders for $5.000.00 4 years ago. There is a 22 touring here in town in the same shape for about the same price. Also found a 20 touring in Ohio 3 years ago that sounds like the one you have that is just west of Twin Cities? To much was paid for it ,but it was a running car. Not much market for them, but go for it

This helps a lot. Thanks.

Unknown

Thank you for your sage advice, Essex experts. You helped me describe my 1920 Essex accurately and honestly for potential buyers. And your suggestions regarding an asking price were right on the mark. Just sold the old girl today, in fact. She went to a great home in Ohio, where her new owners are keen on every aspect of her health and well-being. Everyone went home happy.