1936 Hudson 65 Custom Eight Convertible
One of only six known survivors, this Series 65 Hudson Custom Eight has al 13 hp, 254 cu.in. L-head inline eight-cylinder engine and a Carter 330S carburetor. It features radial safety control front suspension and semi-floating rear axle, four-wheel Duo-Serve hydraulic brakes and a wheel base of 120 inches. The standard equipment found only on the Custom Eight series includes the large wheel covers, a banjo style steering wheel, a radio with under-the-running-board antenna and a cigar lighter. This convertible coupe also sports various optional equipment including fender-mounted parking lights, an electric clock and the "Electric Hand" vacuum-electric transmission control system.
Owner: Nicola Bulgari - Allentown, PA. At the 2012 Kirkland Concours d'Elegance, LeMayCarMuseum, Tacoma, Washington.
