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Hudson celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary in 1934 - having just ended a phenomenal model year, winning 72 official performance records. On February 24th, 1909, a group of Detroit businessmen pooled resources to form the Hudson Motor Car Company. Among them was retailing store magnate Joseph L. Hudson, whose department store survives today as 'Target.'
The entirely new-for-'34 Hudson was described in dealer brochures as 'Streamlined in Wind Sculptured Steel,' Frank S. Spring, who moved to Hudson as Director of Styling from Walter M. Murphy Coachbuilders in 1931, led the design team. Spring had charge of all Hudson exterior and interiors from 1933 until the company merged with Nash in 1954. The 1934 Convertible Coupes were unique in that Hudson contracted fabrication to the custom coachwork firm of Briggs Manufacturing Company located in Detroit.
This 1934 Hudson 8 LT Special Convertible coupe was shipped to Massachusetts from the mid-west as a 'basket case' in 1998. During the next eight years, the current owner performed much of the restoration. Only twelve 1934 Hudson 8 convertibles are known to remain. The color is designated Hudson factory symbol 'T' Daphnis Green.' The Hudson Special Convertible Coupe is equipped with twin horns, two full chromium tail lamps, fender lamps, and a radio. Its original list price was around $1,000.
The entirely new-for-'34 Hudson was described in dealer brochures as 'Streamlined in Wind Sculptured Steel,' Frank S. Spring, who moved to Hudson as Director of Styling from Walter M. Murphy Coachbuilders in 1931, led the design team. Spring had charge of all Hudson exterior and interiors from 1933 until the company merged with Nash in 1954. The 1934 Convertible Coupes were unique in that Hudson contracted fabrication to the custom coachwork firm of Briggs Manufacturing Company located in Detroit.
This 1934 Hudson 8 LT Special Convertible coupe was shipped to Massachusetts from the mid-west as a 'basket case' in 1998. During the next eight years, the current owner performed much of the restoration. Only twelve 1934 Hudson 8 convertibles are known to remain. The color is designated Hudson factory symbol 'T' Daphnis Green.' The Hudson Special Convertible Coupe is equipped with twin horns, two full chromium tail lamps, fender lamps, and a radio. Its original list price was around $1,000.
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1934 Hudson Eight LT Special Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Hudson Eight LT Special
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 Hudson Series LU Deluxe 2/4-Passenger Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 966027 Sold for USD$150,000 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1934 Hudson Special Eight Coupe Sold for USD$39,600 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1934 Hudson Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 966027 Sold for USD$104,500 2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | |
1934 HUDSON 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$38,500 2004 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2004 |
Hudson Eight LT Specials That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 Hudson Eight LT Special's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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