Worldwide Auctioneers Hostetler's Hudson Auto Museum (2018)

1938 Hudson Series 87 Country Club 8 Touring Sedan

1939 Hudson Series 95 Country Club 8 Touring Sedan

Hudson Country Club Eight

Hudson

Hudson was an American automotive manufacturer founded in 1909. The Hudson Motor Company was created by Roy D. Chapin with funding from the company&#39;s namesake, Joseph L. Hudson. The company&#39;s first offering was the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/twenty/">Hudson Twenty</a>, and soon after, models such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/super-six/">Super Six</a> helped establish Hudson as a leading automaker in the US. While models like the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/commodore/">Commodore</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/hornet/">Hornet</a> are some of the most well known Hudsons, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/big-boy-pickup/">Big Boy Pickup</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/italia/">Italia</a> are also treasured by the motoring world. In 1954, Hudson merged with Nash, creating the American Motors Corporation, which continued to produce cars under the Hudson name until 1957, when the brand was discontinued.

Hudson was an American automotive manufacturer founded in 1909. The Hudson Motor Company was created by Roy D. Chapin with funding from the…

Country Club Eight

The Hudson Country Club Eight was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1939. The Country Club Eight was offered in 6 or 8 seat sedan body styles and was fit with a 4.2L inline eight engine. Production of the Hudson Country Club Eight ended in 1940.

The Hudson Country Club Eight was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1939. The Country Club Eight was offered in 6 or 8 seat sedan body…

Hudson Twenty

The Hudson Twenty, which was Hudson&#39;s first car, was introduced in 1909. The Twenty, which was also known as the Model 20, was offered in roadster, open roadster, and tourer body styles. Power for the Twenty came from a 3.3L inline four engine that produced 22.5hp. The Hudson Twenty was built until 1912.

The Hudson Twenty, which was Hudson's first car, was introduced in 1909. The Twenty, which was also known as the Model 20, was offered in…

Twenty

Hudson Model 33

The Hudson Model 33 was introduced in 1911. The Model 33 was offered as a torpedo, or coachbuilt roadster. The &#39;33&#39; in the name referred to the 33hp produced by the 2.5L inline four engine. Hudson built the Model 33 until 1912.

The Hudson Model 33 was introduced in 1911. The Model 33 was offered as a torpedo, or coachbuilt roadster. The '33' in the name referred to…

Model 33

Hudson Model 37

The Hudson Model 37 was a series of cars introduced in 1913. The Model 37 was powered by a 4.6L inline four engine that produced 37hp. The Hudson Model 37 was available in a wide range of open and closed body styles, and was only available in 1913.

The Hudson Model 37 was a series of cars introduced in 1913. The Model 37 was powered by a 4.6L inline four engine that produced 37hp. The…

Model 37

Hudson Six

The Hudson Six was a series of cars introduced in 1914. The Six was the first Hudson model to feature a six cylinder engine, with its 4.7L inline six unit producing 47hp. The Hudson Six was available in a selection of open and closed body styles, and was in production until 1916. The Six was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/super-six/">Hudson Super Six</a>.

The Hudson Six was a series of cars introduced in 1914. The Six was the first Hudson model to feature a six cylinder engine, with its 4.7L…

Hudson Super Six

The Hudson Super Six was a series of full size cars first introduced in 1916. Over the course of its history, Hudson has used the Super Six name on a variety of models, as well as their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/essex">Essex</a> sub-brand. The Hudson Super Six was offered in four generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/super-six/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1916-1926)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/super-six/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1927-1929)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/super-six/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1933)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/super-six/4th-gen/">4th Gen (1940-1951)</a>.

The Hudson Super Six was a series of full size cars first introduced in 1916. Over the course of its history, Hudson has used the Super Six…

Super Six

Hudson Shaw Special

The Shaw Special was a race car built by mechanic and known racing car builder Horace &quot;Ben&quot; Shaw around 1917. The Shaw Special featured a 4.5L Hudson inline six engine, and featured prominently in a wide range of American racing events throughout the 20th century.

The Shaw Special was a race car built by mechanic and known racing car builder Horace "Ben" Shaw around 1917. The Shaw Special featured a…

Shaw Special

Hudson Great Eight

The Hudson Great Eight was a series of full size luxury cars introduced in 1930. The Great Eight was one of Hudson&#39;s first upmarket models, and was powered by a newly developed inline eight engine. Hudson offered the Great Eight in a range of body styles including coupe, tourer, and brougham. Production of the Hudson Great Eight only lasted for one year before the model was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/greater-eight/">Hudson Greater Eight</a>.

The Hudson Great Eight was a series of full size luxury cars introduced in 1930. The Great Eight was one of Hudson's first upmarket models,…

Great Eight

Hudson Greater Eight

The Hudson Greater Eight was a series of full size luxury cars introduced in 1931. The Greater Eight was the successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/great-eight/">Hudson Great Eight</a>, and its name was intended to imply that the new model was &quot;Greater&quot; than its predecessor. Hudson offered the Greater Eight as a sedan, coupe, or roadster, and fitted the new cars with an inline eight engine (3.8L for 1931, 4.2L for 1932). Production of the Hudson Greater Eight lasted until 1932.

The Hudson Greater Eight was a series of full size luxury cars introduced in 1931. The Greater Eight was the successor to the Hudson Great…

Greater Eight

Hudson DeLuxe Eight

The Hudson DeLuxe Eight was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1934. The DeLuxe Eight was offered as the high end version of the Standard Eight (which would become the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/special-eight/">Special Eight</a>). The DeLuxe Eight was offered on two wheelbases, long (Model 66) and short (Model 64). A wide range of open and closed bodies were available on these platforms. In 1937, longer platforms were introduced, with long (Model 76) and short (Model 74) designations. A 4.2L inline eight engine provided power for the Hudson DeLuxe Eight, which was produced until 1938.

The Hudson DeLuxe Eight was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1934. The DeLuxe Eight was offered as the high end version of the…

DeLuxe Eight

Hudson Special Eight

The Hudson Special Eight was introduced for 1935. The Special Eight was the successor to the Hudson Standard Eight, which was the base Hudson model. Two and four door open or closed body styles were offered for the Special Eight, which was fit with a 4.2L inline eight engine producing 108hp. Production of the Hudson Special Eight was limited to 1935.

The Hudson Special Eight was introduced for 1935. The Special Eight was the successor to the Hudson Standard Eight, which was the base…

Special Eight

Hudson Custom Eight

The Hudson Custom Eight was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1935. The Custom Eight was created as an even more high end version than the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/deluxe-eight/">Deluxe Eight</a> that was already in production. The Custom Eight was powered by a 4.2L inline eight, and were available in sedan and brougham body styles. Production of the Hudson Custom Eight ended in 1938.

The Hudson Custom Eight was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1935. The Custom Eight was created as an even more high end version than…

Custom Eight

Hudson Utility Coupe

The Hudson Utility Coupe was a series of cars introduced in 1939. Previously, the Utility Coupe was built under the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/terraplane">Terraplane</a> brand, but starting in 1939, the model became a Hudson model. The Utility Coupe featured a notable sliding rear compartment that was accessible by opening the trunk. The Utility Coupe was powered by a 3.5L inline six engine and was in production until 1942.

The Hudson Utility Coupe was a series of cars introduced in 1939. Previously, the Utility Coupe was built under the Terraplane brand, but…

Utility Coupe

Hudson Big Boy Pickup

The Hudson Big Big was a series of Pickup trucks introduced in 1939. The Big Boy was offered in two main series, the earlier and rarer Series 98, and the postwar and more common Series 58. Both options were available with an inline six engine. Before WW2, Hudson offered both 1/2 and 3/4 ton pickups, but after the war, only the 3/4 ton option was available. Production of the Hudson Big Boy ended in 1947.

The Hudson Big Big was a series of Pickup trucks introduced in 1939. The Big Boy was offered in two main series, the earlier and rarer…

Big Boy Pickup

Hudson Eight

The Hudson Eight was a series of intermediate cars introduced in 1940. The Eight was only offered in 1940, and was the lowest priced &quot;Eight&quot; model built. The Eight was also known as the Model 44, and was available as a coupe, sedan, or convertible. Hudson fit the Eight with a 4.2L inline eight engine producing 128hp. Production of the Hudson Eight lasted for one year (1940), and the model was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/commodore/">Hudson Commodore</a>.

The Hudson Eight was a series of intermediate cars introduced in 1940. The Eight was only offered in 1940, and was the lowest priced…

Eight

Hudson Commodore

The Hudson Commodore was a series of full size luxury cars introduced in 1941. The Commodore represented the top model offered by Hudson during its life, and was sold largely as a coupe, sedan, or convertible. Over the course of production, the Commordore was available with a selection of inline six and inline eight engines. Hudson built the Commodore in three generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/commodore/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1941-1942)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/commodore/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1946-1947)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/commodore/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1948-1952)</a>.

The Hudson Commodore was a series of full size luxury cars introduced in 1941. The Commodore represented the top model offered by Hudson…

Commodore

Hudson Super Eight

The Hudson Super Eight was a series of intermediate cars introduced in 1947. The Super Eight was offered as a sedan or coupe, and was powered by a 4.2L inline eight engine that produced 128hp. In 1948, the Super Eight saw the introduction of new sleeker styling, which lasted until the end of production in 1950.

The Hudson Super Eight was a series of intermediate cars introduced in 1947. The Super Eight was offered as a sedan or coupe, and was…

Super Eight

Hudson Pacemaker

The Hudson Pacemaker was a series of entry level cars introduced in 1950. While Hudson had previously used the Pacemaker name on a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/greater-eight/">Greater Eight</a> model, the 1950 model saw the name used independently. The Pacemaker was offered as a coupe, sedan, or convertible, and was powered by a 3.8L inline six, except the 1952 model, which featured a 4.2L inline six. Hudson produced the Pacemaker until 1952, when the model was phased out in favor of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/wasp/">Hudson Wasp</a>.

The Hudson Pacemaker was a series of entry level cars introduced in 1950. While Hudson had previously used the Pacemaker name on a Greater…

Pacemaker

Hudson Hornet

The Hudson Hornet was a series of full size cars introduced for the 1951 model year. The Hornet featured Hudson&#39;s &quot;step-down&quot; construction, which was first introduced on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/commodore/">Hudson Commodore</a>. The &quot;step-down&quot; construction method created a lowered floorpan, which gave the sensation of stepping down into the car. Due to this construction, the Hornet had a lower center of gravity, giving the model better handling than its rivals. Over its lifetime, the Hornet was fitted with a range of inline six and V8 engines. Production of the Hudson Hornet was done in two generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/hornet/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1951-1954)</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/hornet/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1955-1957)</a>.

The Hudson Hornet was a series of full size cars introduced for the 1951 model year. The Hornet featured Hudson's "step-down" construction,…

Hornet

Hudson Wasp

The Hudson Wasp was a series of full size cars introduced for the 1952 model year. The Wasp was offered as an intemediate model available in sedan, coupe, convertible, and hardtop body styles. Hudson produced the Wasp in two generations, 1st Gen (1952-1954) and 2nd Gen (1955-1956). The first generation was built on a Hudson platform, while the second generation was introduced after the Nash-Hudson merger, and was created using a Nash platform. Production of the Hudson Wasp ended in 1956.

The Hudson Wasp was a series of full size cars introduced for the 1952 model year. The Wasp was offered as an intemediate model available…

Wasp

Hudson Jet

The Hudson Jet was a series of compact cars introduced in 1953. The Jet was sold as a two or four door sedan, and was powered by a 3.3L inline six engine. Two main trim levels were offered on the Jet, Standard or Super, with the later being the top trim level, although and even higher trim, the Jet-Liner, was offered in 1954. Production of the Hudson Jet only lasted until 1954.

The Hudson Jet was a series of compact cars introduced in 1953. The Jet was sold as a two or four door sedan, and was powered by a 3.3L…

Hudson Italia

The Hudson Italia is a series of limited production cars introduced for the 1954 model year. The Italia was created in collaboration with Carrozzeria Touring, and was originally intended to be a concept car mirroring what Chrysler and Ghia had done with their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chrysler/idea-cars/">Idea Cars</a>. Based on the Hudson Jet, and featuring a 3.3L inline six engine, the Italia was intended for a 50 example production run, yet due to poor reception of the expensive model, only 26 were ever built.

The Hudson Italia is a series of limited production cars introduced for the 1954 model year. The Italia was created in collaboration with…

Italia

Hudson Metropolitan

After Hudson&#39;s merger with Nash in 1954, the newly formed American Motors Corporation (AMC), continued to produce cars under the Hudson badge until 1957. The Hudson Metropolitan was a rebadged version of the Nash Metropolitan, and was offered as a compact hardtop or convertible. A 1.2L or 1.5L inline four engine was fitted to the Hudson Metropolitan, which was produced under the Nash and Hudson names until 1957. AMC continued to produce the Metropolitan as its own make until 1961.

After Hudson's merger with Nash in 1954, the newly formed American Motors Corporation (AMC), continued to produce cars under the Hudson…

Metropolitan

Hudson Rambler

The Hudson Rambler was a series of compact cars introduced for the 1955 model year that were based on the Nash Rambler. The 1955 Rambler was fit with an inline six engine, and was produced exclusively for the 1955 model year. For 1956, the Hudson Rambler was a rebadged version of the Rambler Six &amp; V8.

The Hudson Rambler was a series of compact cars introduced for the 1955 model year that were based on the Nash Rambler. The 1955 Rambler…

	Vehicle	Price	Date
	1938 Hudson Series 87 Country Club 8 Touring Sedan Worldwide Auctioneers Hostetler's Hudson Auto Museum (2018) Lot #48	$30,800 SOLD	Aug 06, 2018 2 years ago
	1939 Hudson Series 95 Country Club 8 Touring Sedan Worldwide Auctioneers Hostetler's Hudson Auto Museum (2018) Lot #49	$28,600 SOLD	Aug 06, 2018 2 years ago

Hudson Country Club Eight(1939 to 1940)

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