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1927 Essex Super 6 Series (Early)
Speedster
Standard Specifications
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1927 Essex Super Six 2 Pass BoatTail Speedster

1927 Essex Super Six 2 Pass BoatTail Speedster

Image Courtesy of Alex Burr & Carl Weber Collection

Original Base Price $750.00
No. Produced 210,380
Body Maker
No. Doors 4
Passengers 4
Model Number
Weight 2,260lbs
Wheelbase 110 1/2 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own Vertical, L-head
Displacement 145 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 2 11/16 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower
Rated Horsepower 17.3
Torque
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On left side of the block.
Lubrication
Type
Make Stewart
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 5.6 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Service External contracting on rear wheels
Front Size Not applicable inches
Rear Size
Emergency Internal expanding on rear wheels
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Thermo-syphon
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 30 x 4.75
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil
Transmission
Cooling System
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Up to including 706,268.
VIN Description Total Digits: 6
Digits 1-6: Production number
VIN Location On dash under hood and stenciled on right rear cross-member above gas tank.
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Additional Information
No. produced is total Essex calendar year production.

The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
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Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age February 10 1927Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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