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1936 Hudson Custom Eight

The Hudson Motor Car Company came into existence in 1909 and produced vehicles until 1957. It was created by Howard Coffin, George W. Dunham, and Roy E. Chapin. Based in Detroit, Michigan, the company had its most successful year in 1929, when it produced and sold over 300,000 vehicles. From 1942 through 1945, the Hudson Corporation did its patriotic part by manufacturing war materials, such as naval engines and aircraft parts, during the Second World War. After the war, the Company had its share of ups and downs before it merged with Nash Motors in January 1954, when it became known as American Motors. The Hudson plant closed while the production of Nash vehicles bearing Hudson badges continued. The brand name ceased to exist after 1957.

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Convertible Coupe
Chassis #: 65-1764
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The Hudson Motor Company enjoyed much success in its younger years. During the 1920s, it continued to build upon its reputation through its solid and reliable Six and Super Six models. Hudson would rank in the top five of the automobile industry until 1930. Its affordable four-cylinder Essex was credited for much of the company's success. The Hudson marque lacked an eight-cylinder engine, and as more marques were upping the ante, Hudson decided to enter the race. In 1930 they introduced the Hudson Eight, a name suitable for the vehicle. The cars were elegantly styled and backed by a potent power plant. In 1936 performance improved even further with the introduction of hydraulic brakes for the first time on the Eight.

Hudson models for 1936 included the Custom Six, Custom Eight, and Deluxe Eight. The Custom Six rested on a 120-inch wheelbase platform and was powered by an L-head inline-6 with a 212 cubic-inch displacement, a chrome alloy block, three main bearings, mechanical valve lifters, and delivered 93 horsepower at 3,800 RPM. In the front was a solid axle with two radius arms and softer leaf springs. Prices ranged from $755 to $810. Styling embraced a more rounded theme with a slanted and curvaceous grille, bullet headlights, and sloping fenders.

The Custom and Deluxe Eight rested on a 120- and 127-inch wheelbase, and styling was similar to the Custom Six. Custom Eights wore full-size wheel covers, while the Deluxe Eight had smaller hubcaps. Prices ranged from $760 to $880 for the Deluxe Eight, while the Custom Eight ranged from $845 to $975.


by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2021

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