1923 Essex Dirt Track Race Car
1923 Essex Dirt Track Race Car photo by Remarkable Cars taken at the National Automobile Museum, in Reno, Nevada.
Dr John D. DeHaan found this Essex in a junkyard in Illinois in 1969. Over an eight-year period, he restored the car as a 1924 era dirt track racer. The car was shortened to a 96 inch wheelbas and the engine was moved back a few inches. It features outrigger rear suspension and Essez components.
The car participated in vintage races at the Monterey Historics and at the Sears Point Infineon Raceway.
Model: 1923 Essex Four
Manufacturer: Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan
Engine: Essex F-head intake-over-exhaust 4-cylinder 181-cid
Bore and Stroke: 3-3/8" x 5"
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