In 1924, in the small town of Ludvika, Sweden, a man named Julius Mauritz Essén embarked on a remarkable project to build a custom car for his ailing wife. After she fell ill in the late 1910s, she came across an article about a three-wheeled carriage for the disabled and asked her husband to make one for her. However, Essén went beyond her request, dedicating over four years to construct a fully functional car instead.

The Essen car featured a German-made engine and borrowed seats from another vehicle, but most of the car was handcrafted by Essén himself. It had an open body with a soft top, seating four passengers, and sported wheels with steel wire spokes, giving it a distinct, classic look. Unfortunately, Essén passed away in 1925, just a year after completing the car. His wife later donated this one-of-a-kind vehicle to the local museum in 1929, where it became a lasting tribute to Essén's dedication and craftsmanship.