1928 Hudson Model O Custom Victoria

This Hudson Super Six Series O Victoria was purchased in upper Michigan in 1985 by John J. Struthers of Highland Park, Illinois. It is one of 2,300 Victorias produced and currently, only two were known left remaining by the mid-1980s, including this example. This example is the only one known equipped with wire wheels and side-mounted spares. Although Mr. Struthers had plans to restore the Victoria, he later decided to sell it and a cache of extra parts he had collected. In December of 1996, it was purchased by Eldon Hostetler and the parts for his growing collection. It was later fully restored by Pat and Jan Appenzeller of Milford, Indiana. The aluminum body panels were finished in light blue paint chosen by Mrs. Esta Hostetler and added the period-style cane beltline accents. Features found on this Victoria include a grille guard, Pilot Ray auxiliary lights, cowl lamps, dual side-mounted spares, side view mirrors, a steel sun visor, landau irons, chrome wire wheels, blue velour upholstery, flower vases, dome lighting, roll-down windows, and a forward-folding front-passenger seat. The engine is a 288.6 cubic-inch F-head inline six-cylinder engine offering 92 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission and four-wheel Bendix mechanical drum brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2019