1942 Hudson Super Six De Luxe Convertible

212ci Power Dome Inline 6-Cyliner Engine
Single Carburetor
102 bhp at 4,200rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission w/Overdrive
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

*Exceedingly rare '42 model-year Hudson, one of just 3 believed to survive
*Comprehensive restoration performed by the exports at 21st Century Hudson
*Stunning and period-correct Pageant Green over Saddle livery
*Elegant and sophisticated Hudson Convertible for concours events or tours


THE 1942 HUDSON

In 1942 Hudson, Hudson proclaimed: "Americas Safest Car", built to serve better, last longer and cost less. Fully re-designed, the '42 Hudson Super Six De Luxe Convertible came equipped with deep buffed leather upholstery, airfoam seat cushions and an automatic top. Hudson promoted its True Center-Point Steering system, which made for light steering and excellent handling. The 1942 model brought on a lot of interior conveniences including a push button starter, "Teleflash signals" and "Bent Light" lucent lenses. Power was provided by a silky-smooth inline six-cylinder Power Dome engine, and the overdrive transmission made freeway cruising effortless. As with any US-manufactured 1942 model-year car, very few were made before focus was turned to the war efforts needed, and naturally even fewer remain in existence today.


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

According to the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club official library, only twelve 1942 model-year Hudson Convertibles exist today, of which nine are Commodores, while just three are Super Sixes; one of them this very car. The Hudson was discovered in Utah in 1972 by Hudson Club member Gary Eisenberg of Fort Collins, Colorado. Gary owned and maintained the car until it was purchased by the consigner in 2015, a renowned Hudson specialist. Soon after, a complete restoration was embarked upon by the capable hands of 21st Century Hudson of Heyworth, IL. The body-off restoration was performed between 2016 and 2017, and the Hudson was rebuilt to its original standards. Hard to find one-year-only NOS items such as the steering wheel, dash lenses, and exterior trim and stainless was sourced and used during the restoration.

 Rebuilding the manual overdrive transmission was left in good hands by 50-year Hudson club member and mechanic Al Saffrahn of Maricopa, Arizona. The engine was rebuilt by Hudson legend Randy Maas of Manito Illinois, who has built Hudson engines worldwide that have raced in The Great Race, Pan American Race and Goodwood. The interior was redone in a beautiful Saddle-colored leather with a corresponding Stayfast top in tan with a maroon pipping by Twin City Upholstery of Bloomington, IL, while the bodywork was repainted in a stunning Pageant green color. Upon its completion, the 1942 Super Six Convertible made its debut at the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club international meet in Bettendorf, Iowa.