Cars And Trucks Made In 1942
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1942 Hudson Commodore Eight Sedan
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September 16, 2008
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Type Listing
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$27,500.00
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Offered For Sale at the:
RM Auction - Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall
August 6, 2005, Auburn Hills, Michigan
RM Auctions
One Classic Car Drive
Blenheim, Ontario
N0P 1A0 Canada
Phone: 519-352-4575
Website: www.rmauctions.com
1942 Hudson Commodore Eight Sedan
LOT: 040
Chassis No. 249980
Sold at a price of $27,500
128bhp 254.4 cu. in. eight-cylinder engine, two-bbl downdraft Carter carburetor, drive-Master gear shifting system (semi-automatic transmission) with overdrive and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 121"
The styling of the 1942 Hudson models was extensively updated compared to the 1941 designs. The lower bodywork was flared out at the bottom to conceal the running boards, and in turn, resulted in a redesigning of the front and rear fenders to provide these last of the
prewar Hudson models with a more flowing, graceful look, which was further enhanced by being 1.5 inches lower.
A new grille design wrapped itself across the front fenders, while the rear fenders were now skirted. Massive front and rear bumpers and guards added a little to the overall length, which was further emphasized by additional chrome trim consisting of two body-length chrome strips, one at the belt level, and one at the bottom of the doors running into the front and rear fenders. There were also chrome strips running below the bottoms of the doors.
Unique to Hudson were the illuminated triangular badges on the sides of the hood.
The Commodore Eight also received distinctive fender mounted parking lights and bore full chrome disc hubcaps such as found on this recent California restoration.
This low mileage Commodore Eight with 37,000 original miles features classy new silver gray paint, fresh period blue and gray complementing interior andbrilliant sparkling chrome. The powerful 254.4 cubic inch Straight Eight motor was completely rebuilt and fully detailed for show. The Commodore Eight comes fully dressed with rear bumper wing tips, bumper
guards, wide whitewall tires and a rev saving overdrive unit. It should also be noted that both the heater and novel Hudson radio is fully operational.
A new six-tube radio was offered as optional equipment in 1942 that was very unique. The driver pressed a button on the floor with his foot and it would automatically change to any of the five pre-selected stations. A slight depression of the button would shutoff the volume.
Few 1942 Hudsons survive out of the just over 40,000 units built. Hudson was known for its performance and handling, which makes this rare low mileage eightcylinder the perfect automobile for cruising in America.
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