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This Hudson was constructed in 1932 by Lawrence J. Martz, a Hudson dealer from Detroit. The Hudson factory assisted Martz by supplying driveline components and factory-designed race components. Sadly, Martz had little race experience and failed to qualify for that year's Indianapolis 500. For the 1933 race, Gene Haustein was hired to drive the Martz Special, and he finished the race in 15th place. Haustein campaigned the car at AAA races for the rest of the year, finishing 4th in the Elgin Road Races and 2nd at Detroit. In 1934 the car ran for a third time at Indy but finished well down in 29th place after being hit by Charles 'Doc' MacKenzie in his Cresco Special. The car returned to the Speedway in 1935 and 1936 but failed to qualify. The Hudson Martz Special was restored in 1982 and is believed to be the only racing Hudson of its type in the world.
2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $350,000
Sale Price :
USD $291,000
Recent Sales of the Hudson Martz Special
(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 Hudson 'Martz Special' Indy Car Chassis#: 930587 Sold for USD$291,000 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction |
Hudson Martz Specials That Failed To Sell At Auction
1932 Hudson Martz Special's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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