1918 Hudson Super-Six Four-Door Limousine

Description

“An owner of a Hudson, with the prestige of Super-Six quality, realizes its increasing value to himself.” Eight Detroit businessmen formed the company on 20 February 1909, to produce an automobile which would sell for less than $1,000 U.S. By 1918 Hudson was an established marque and had developed numerous innovations for the auto industry, including dual brakes and generator warning lights. Having previously outsourced engines, the Super-Six was the first built by Hudson, with an industry-first patented, balanced crankshaft, plus large-diameter valves, efficient ports, and high for the time 5:1 compression. 

A previous owner cared for this beautiful 1918 Hudson Four-Door Limousine for over 40 years, and it remains in mostly original condition. A total of 12,526 Hudson cars were delivered in 1918 in 12 different body styles, but it is thought this may be one of two enclosed limousines built that year. Riding on a 125.5 inch wheelbase this Hudson features a luxurious rear compartment with a roll-down privacy window, privacy blinds, twin passenger grab bars, roll-down windows, vanity compartments, and dome lighting which all add to the prestige of this 1918 Hudson Super-Six Four-Door Limousine. 

Highlights 

• Uncommon early Hudson limousine 

• Cared for over 40 years by a previous owner 

• Mostly original condition 

• 289 cu-in 76 horsepower inline “Super Six” engine 

• Three-speed manual transmission 

• Privacy divider window and privacy shades in rear compartment 

• This 1918 Hudson Super-Six Four-Door Limousine is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 39,677 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown   

Features 

• Previously repainted and reupholstered 

• Rebuilt factory correct radiator 

• Electric fuel pump  

• Side mount spare 

• Privacy blinds  

• Twin passenger grab bars  

• Roll-down windows 

• Vanity compartments 

• Dome lighting 

Known Imperfections 

• Generally good condition for a mostly unrestored vehicle of this age 

• Odometer is inoperable 

Included 

• Flower vases 

• Original owner’s manual  

Ownership History 

The consignor has owned this 1918 Hudson Super-Six Four-Door Limousine for over 10 years