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　　Hudson Greater Eight

　　the 1931 Hudsons were offered on the short Series T and long-wheelbase Series U chassis with a wide array of 17 available body styles. Continuing with power supplied by the eight-cylinder engine debuted the previous year Hudson once again was solely an eight-cylinder model line in 1931. Displacement was increased for the Hudson Eights sophomore year now measuring 233.7 cubic inches with 87 rated horsepower. The deepening Great Depression slashed production and sales at Hudson to levels not seen since the post-WW I recession yet company management still felt the need for an exciting low-production sporty image leader. Hudson had previously offered boat-tail roadsters sporadically in 1927 and 1929 on the Essex chassis with bodies attributed by some automotive historians to Hudsons customary coachbuilding partner Biddle and Smart. Again in 1931 an Essex boat-tail roadster was offered. Since by this time Hudson and Essex shared bodies a Hudson boattail was created this time with bodies supplied by Murray which employed famed stylist Ray Dietrich at the time. The 1931 model year marks the only time this body style was offered on a Hudson chassis a combination so rare it was never even listed in factory sales literature. Only 12 are believed to have been produced and as few as five are thought by marque authorities to remain in existence.Rakish and attractive with its swept-back windscreen and lovely tapered tail this exceedingly rare 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Sport Roadster is a gorgeous example lavished with an award-winning restoration. It is handsomely presented in a period-appropriate color scheme and finely detailed throughout. According to documentation on file this car was sold in 1990 by D.E. Galbreath of Ohio to the late Mr. Eldon Hostetler an inventor engineer and preeminent collector of Hudson automobiles. Correspondence shows that Hostetler restored the car and displayed it in his extensive Shipshewana Indiana museum.Following Hostetlers passing and the museums closure in 2019 the Sport Roadster was acquired by the its most recent custodians who immediately set about preparing the car for concours events and Classic Car Club of America judged competition. They entrusted the highly respected team at Automotive Restorations in Lebanon NJ to perform extensive freshening and restoration work with nearly $77000 in invoices accumulated in the last four years. The beautifully revitalized Hudson went on to earn AACA Junior and Senior awards an AACA Special Award and scored 94 points at the CCCA Palm Beach Grand Classic in 2022.Captivating in Green with Black fenders and accents over green leather upholstery this Hudson Boattail Roadster remains handsome and well-presented notwithstanding some age-appropriate mellowing of the restoration. Complementing the daring and effective two-tone paint scheme are a Black soft top attractively sculpted headlamps and unusual oval cowl lamps a Hudson radiator mascot a chrome drivers side spotlight dual Trippe lights Orange accent paint stripes along the beltline and period style white-wall tires on Orange wire-spoke wheels. The interior compartment is inviting and handsomely trimmed throughout complemented by Art Deco-inspired instrument housings. Additional highlights include twin side mounted spares a jaunty rumble seat and a pair of side curtains for emergency weather protection. Underhood resides the 234 cubic-inch Hudson eight-cylinder L-head powerplant with correct finishes and components present.With so few examples produced and known remaining in existence today this wonderful 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Boattail Roadster will certainly be welcome at a multitude of shows and classic tours. This CCCA Full Classic also offers an unparalleled opportunity to be carefully elevated to concours-ready condition as desired. One of the greatest and rarest expressions of

　　Jazz Age

　　automotive style this 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Boattail Roadster is a fabulous find for collectors and enthusiasts of great prewar American cars.Offers welcome and trades consideredFor additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7-hudson-series-t-boattail/