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1932 Hudson Series T Eight

Coupe Roadster by Murphy
Chassis number: 936467

This 1932 Hudson 8 Convertible Coupe was specially designed by Murphy Coachbuilders in California for the Hudson Motor Company as a special show car. This car was the actual Paris and New York auto show car.

The car is powered by a 213.8 cubic-inch straight 8-cylinder engine developing 80 horsepower and coupled to a 3-speed manual transmission. The top speed is 95 mph.

The current owners found the car in a shed behind an old Hudson-AMC Dealership in Peekskill, NY, in 1985 but were unable to acquire it until 2005. It has been restored to the original colors it was shown at the Paris and New York shows. The restoration was completed in 2016.

The 1932 Hudson Eight 'Great Eight' was available in three different Series, including the Series T (Standard), The Series U (Sterling), and the Series L (Major). The Series T had a 119-inch wheelbase, the Series U rested on a 126-inch wheelbase, and the Series L had a 132-inch platform. All were powered by a 254.4 cub-inch eight-cylinder engine offering 101 horsepower.

Frank Spring started work for the Walter M. Murphy Company of Pasadena, CA, in 1923. Many of the great chassis during this period were Murphy body with Peerless, Duesenberg, and Pierce Arrow to name a few. When Murphy's business began to slump in 1931, Spring joined Hudson as 'Styling Engineer.' Spring also brought along Frank Hershey from the Murphy Company. Hershey stayed with Hudsosn for only four months, but during his short stay, they produced several show cars and design concepts.

Frank Spring gave the 1932 models an updated appearance with modern sweeping fenders and body curves. In the front was a V-shaped grille with vertical bars. It had a single-piece bumper with a triangular-shaped head and taillights.

The Standard models had a single windshield and taillight while the other's had dual wipers, taillights, and white sidewall tires. The Series L customers had the choice of either natural-finish wood wheels or wire wheels.

by Dan Vaughan