239 Hudson Eight Special Sports Saloon (1936) WS 9808
Hudson Eight Special Sports Saloon (1936) Engine 254 cu ins S8 120bhp
Chassis No: 642204
Body Coachcraft of London
Registration Number WS 9808 (Edinburgh)
HUDSON SET
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Hudson enjoyed a reputation of manufacturing well made reliable cars, and followed the popular US trend into eight-cylinder motors with the release of the Hudson Eight in 1930. The cars sold well but by the mid-1930s were becoming staid and in need of a refresh. The 1936 cars was substantially reworked, the all steel Fortress of Safety body work got a new Fencers Mask style grille, but the major advances came under the bonnet. Power was delivered by the 254 ci 120bhp straight eight, mated to a three speed manual transmission. The redesigned chassis had two steel control arms reducing movement of the front beam axle and minimising bump steer and improved the anti-dive properties. The so-called 'Rhythmic Ride' allowed for the use of softer semi-elliptic leaf springs. Hudson boasted a class-leading 145-cubic-foot interior space, driver's seat / steering column adjustment and a sophisticated thru-draft fresh air ventilation system.
Hudsons London HQ offered right-hand drive specification cars wearing either standardised American or coachbuilt British bodywork.
This car was supplied new vis the London agents in RHD and wears a coachbuilt body by Coachcraft of London, the interior has red leather upholstery and a steel sunroof, the handsome four-light saloon is reputedly the only one in existence.
This car was offered for sale at the H and H Buxton Pavilion Gardens sale of 10th April 2019, selling for £ 21,938 inc. buyers premium
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Shot 10.04.2019 at The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire Ref 138-239
239 Hudson Eight Special Sports Saloon (1936) WS 9808
Hudson Eight Special Sports Saloon (1936) Engine 254 cu ins S8 120bhp
Chassis No: 642204
Body Coachcraft of London
Registration Number WS 9808 (Edinburgh)
HUDSON SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789495136...
Hudson enjoyed a reputation of manufacturing well made reliable cars, and followed the popular US trend into eight-cylinder motors with the release of the Hudson Eight in 1930. The cars sold well but by the mid-1930s were becoming staid and in need of a refresh. The 1936 cars was substantially reworked, the all steel Fortress of Safety body work got a new Fencers Mask style grille, but the major advances came under the bonnet. Power was delivered by the 254 ci 120bhp straight eight, mated to a three speed manual transmission. The redesigned chassis had two steel control arms reducing movement of the front beam axle and minimising bump steer and improved the anti-dive properties. The so-called 'Rhythmic Ride' allowed for the use of softer semi-elliptic leaf springs. Hudson boasted a class-leading 145-cubic-foot interior space, driver's seat / steering column adjustment and a sophisticated thru-draft fresh air ventilation system.
Hudsons London HQ offered right-hand drive specification cars wearing either standardised American or coachbuilt British bodywork.
This car was supplied new vis the London agents in RHD and wears a coachbuilt body by Coachcraft of London, the interior has red leather upholstery and a steel sunroof, the handsome four-light saloon is reputedly the only one in existence.
This car was offered for sale at the H and H Buxton Pavilion Gardens sale of 10th April 2019, selling for £ 21,938 inc. buyers premium
Diolch yn fawr am 69,873,652 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mwynhewch ac arhoswch yn ddiogel
Thank you 69,873,652 amazing views, enjoy and stay safe
Shot 10.04.2019 at The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire Ref 138-239