The General Information Handbook for Hudson Automobiles by Alex ...

This model was introduced in October
1920. The top was stationary and covered with
black grained leather above the belt. The upholstery
was of a gray wool fabric. Serial
numbers started at 85000 for this body style.
Model designations for 1920 were 5A, 6A or
7A
1920 Essex - 2-Pass. Cabriolet
By 1921 open cars were beginning
to lose their appeal to the buying public.
Research by D. J. Kava gives serial
number range for this model as
600000 to 608663 giving a total of
8,663. RHD model serial numbers
ranged from 750000 to 750126 indicating
only 126 made. Essex shipments
for 1921 totaled 13,442.
1921 Essex 5-Pass. Touring
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