1934 Hudson Eight
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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Vehicle specification
- Year 1934
- Make Hudson
- Model Eight
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 80,909 Miles
- Engine size 4200
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Newry
- Location Northern Ireland
- Country United Kingdom
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