1921 Hudson Super Six Coupe

The Hudson Super Six models were introduced on December 1st, 1920, and the first Super Six models for the year 1921 were essentially carried over from the proven 1920 line. These cars retained the basic styling, instrument-panel layout, steering wheel, and classic H-pattern shifter of the earlier cars. In September of 1921, lightly updated models appeared for the remainder of the model years 1921 and 1922. Additionally, Hudson reduced prices twice in 1921 to help people better cope with the post-WWI depression.

For 1921, Calendar shipments of Hudsons reached 13,721 vehicles which nearly matched its 'junior' companion marque, the Essex.

Hudson offered seven body styles on the Super Six, including the two-door, four-passenger coupe. Priced at $3,275, it was advertised as a limited-production, premium model with a long waiting list.

This particular example is a first-series 1921 model with rare aluminum coachwork. It was acquired by the Hostetlers in July of 1988 from Marvin Whitsett north of Sellersburg, Indiana. It is believed the car was purchased new by a physician in Evansville, Indiana. In the 1980s, it was owned and restored by William N. Bryant, with the work being completed under Mr. Whitsett's direction.

This car has a floor-mounted heater outlet, Boyce Moto-Meter, period-style 'No Skid' tires, folding front-passenger seat, dome lighting, and privacy blinds.

Biddle and Smart were coachbuilders who produced a number of bodies for Hudson beginning in 1923. This may have a Biddle and Smart body, but what is more likely is that this is a prototype or perhaps a special body commissioned by the first owner.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2019