1937 Hudson Custom Eight Touring Sedan

The Hudson Motor Car Company was founded in 1909 in Detroit, Michigan, with capital supplied by Joseph L. Hudson, who founded Hudson's Department Store in 1881. The main operational officer was Roy D. Chapin, who briefly served as United States Secretary of Commerce. Hudson was known for a number of firsts for the auto industry. This included dual brakes, the use of dashboard oil-pressure and generator warning lights, and the first balanced crankshaft.

The Touring sedan was the largest Hudson model produced in 1937, and it rides on a 129-inch wheelbase. The transmission is a preselector Select-Shift design. The driver moves a lever to the desired gear and then presses a foot pedal, not a clutch, to shift. It also features Hill Hold, which keeps the car from rolling backward on an incline.

This car was designed to be driven by either a chauffeur or the owner. The luxury appointments include a smoking set, rear footrests, and a rear seat folding tray table. The front vent windows open out for flow-through ventilation and rolling down. The rear quarter windows roll backward. Another unique feature is the Teleflash warning light system which informs of low oil pressure and the generator not charging by illuminating a 'NO' or 'NOT' light, respectively.

This is a prime example of one of the Hudson Motor Company's finest offerings.