Highlights

Rare right-hand drive, UK-market example
In previous ownership for 40 years
Original UK car with a transferable plate valued at £9,500
Recently serviced after storage with a new battery and cleaned petrol tank
Upgraded to hydraulic brakes

The Appeal

Hudson's signature '8' powerplant was quite a significant achievement in its day. Bulky though it might have been, the flathead eight-cylinder was an impressive piece of kit—with a block and crankcase cast as a unit and fitted with two cylinder heads. Of note, of course, was that it also gave cars a distinctive, long-nosed, forward-front stance.

It was a handsome feature - and in this Hudson Eight, picked out in very attractive blue livery, with a distinctive waterfall grille and subtle splashes of chrome that came to characterise the company's pre-50s lineup. They were pretty bulky car, but had a level of success on this side of the pond - a rather luxurious statement piece for, say, your local Barclay's bank manager.

Kept by the previous keeper for over 40 years, this fabulous car is highly original from top to bottom - loaded with period character and having spent much of its recent life in storage. It's even carrying what we understand is its original plate - which has been valued at £9,500 alone!

Lightly upgraded, recently serviced and running as well as ever it has, this beautiful vehicle is ready and waiting for its new owner.

The History and Paperwork

Built in 1934
Original UK-market Hudson 8
Right hand drive example
In current ownership since circa 1991
Previously owned for over 40 years by the same owner
Indicates 80,909 miles on a five-figure odometer
The plate has been independently valued at £9,500 and is transferable

The Condition

Bodywork shows some corrosion on the bottom of the two passenger doors
Paintwork is largely in good order with only light wear
Chromework is in fair condition with some levels of patina
Original badges and branding all present and correct
Red-trimmed disc wheels in good order
Underside is in good order, with only light surface wear considering the car's age
Internally, the beige cabin is quite nicely presented
Original seats in very good condition
Some patina to the interior chromework and instruments
Carpets are present but looking somewhat tired
Headlining needs replacement due to moth damage
Instruments have fogged in places
Radio is looking rather tired, but is a rare, original example

The Mechanics

4.2-Litre straight-eight 'Powerdome' engine
Manual transmission
Engine bay in good overall order, with light wear
Upgraded to hydraulic brakes
Automatic choke functions correctly
All electrics are reportedly working as they should, with a master switch fitted
The vendor reports that the car is running well, with a smooth gear change

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