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1929 Hudson Model L Navigation
In 1909, J.L Hudson and Roy D. Chapin formed the Hudson Motor Car Company. Their idea was to build a low-priced car for under $1000. The resulting new Hudson 'Twenty' was one of the first low-priced cars on the American market and very successful, with more than 4,000 sold the first year. Their peak was in 1929, with 300,962 cars produced by Hudson and its lower-priced companion car, Essex, allowing Hudson to finish third in sales among American nameplates, just behind Ford and Chevrolet.
The Hudson Model L was powered by a straight six-cylinder engine and given a wheelbase that measured 139 inches. This car has a custom body built by coachbuilder Biddle & Smart. It was originally owned by Roy Chapin, one of the founders of the Hudson Motor Car Company.
The Hudson Model L was powered by a straight six-cylinder engine and given a wheelbase that measured 139 inches. This car has a custom body built by coachbuilder Biddle & Smart. It was originally owned by Roy Chapin, one of the founders of the Hudson Motor Car Company.
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1929 Hudson Model L Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Hudson Model L
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
| 1929 Hudson Model L Greater Special Six Sport Phaeton by Biddle & Smart Chassis#: 45326 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1929 Hudson Series L Club Sedan Chassis#: Possibly 44383 Sold for USD$92,400 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Hostetlers Hudson Auto Museum Auction |   |
| 1929 Hudson Series L Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 44383 - Possibly Sold for USD$148,500 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Hostetlers Hudson Auto Museum Auction |   |
| 1929 Hudson Model L Club Sedan by Biddle & Smart Chassis#: 43839 Sold for USD$77,000 2011 RM Auctions - Hershey |   |
Hudson Model Ls That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Hudson Model L's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 Hudson Model L Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Coachwork by Biddle & Smart | 45088 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $150,000 | $180,000 |
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