- 41,820
- 29,900
- Saint Louis, MO
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- carsforsale.com
The hudson automobile was named after the detroit department store magnate who was also its financial backer. Hudsons other car, the essex was named after an english town. This british-sounding name was given to hudsons lower priced vehicle to make it sound more appealing and upscale. By 1929, hudson had produced and sold over 300,000 hudson and essex automobiles and was third in overall vehicle sales. A new essex model, called the essex terraplane was introduced in 1932. All of the series kt eight essex terraplanes were built on the 113 wheelbase chassis and were powered by hudsons inline, eight-cylinder, 243. 9 cubic inch engine which produced approximately 94 horsepower. The mileage indicated is just under 42,000, and, based upon a close inspection, this appears to be original. The body appears to be in very solid condition. It does not appear that the body has been removed from the frame. The wood inner structure appears quite sound and the metal body panels not show signs of damage or repair. The car was likely repainted about twenty or thirty years ago. The exterior dark burgundy and black body finish is in very good overall condition and shows only the expected signs of wear from being used and enjoyed. The paint has a consistent, overall gloss and really has a great look to it. The fenders show no signs of damage or repair. The fenders fit the body and frame with proper alignment. Like the body, the black fender paint shows only the expected signs of wear and is generally in good condition. The brown, mohair interior is certainly original and remains in very clean condition. It shows the expected signs wear from being nearly 85 years old but is really well preserved and has a great look. The seats, door panels, and headliner are solid, presentable and certainly very clean and usable. The wood dashboard is equipped with all of its correct, art-deco inspired gauges. The dashboard itself retains its original varnish which has become worn and mellowed over the years and now has a charming, vintage appearance. All of the gauges are clear with clean faces. The car retains its original steering wheel which has some minor cracking and other.
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