Monthly Archives: September 2023

Introduced in 1919 as a more affordable companion to the Hudson brand, the initial Essex model boasted a powerful four-cylinder engine with an impressive 180 cubic inches (2.9 liters) displacement, delivering a remarkable 55 horsepower, setting a new standard in its class. Essex quickly gained a reputation for both high performance and reliability when, in […]

Talbot, the most prosperous division within the Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq amalgamation, might have avoided its 1935 acquisition by Rootes if it hadn’t been tethered to its less robust partners. The company’s strong standing was the result of a series of meticulously engineered vehicles designed by Swiss-born Georges Roesch, who had an unyielding commitment to achieving high performance […]

The ‘Bullnose’ Oxford, one of the most iconic and easily recognizable vintage cars, traced its origins back to the Edwardian era. The initial models, equipped with 8.9hp White & Poppe engines, rolled off the production line in 1913, embodying Morris’ successful strategy of offering technically straightforward yet well-constructed and well-appointed automobiles at an affordable price […]