1938 Hudson Terraplane 1/2 Ton

Modified

$33,000

Sold

1938 Hudson Terraplane 1/2 Ton

Seller details

  • Auction

    Auctions America

  • Location

    Auburn, IN; US

  • Event date

    May 11 - May 13, 2017

  • Lot

    3058

Vehicle specs

  • Body style

    Pickup

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

350 V8, automatic, air conditioning, turn signals, black painted bed, single sidemounts, body color wheels, hubcaps, trim rings, wide whitewalls, fog lights, chrome front bumper and grille.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

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Very good paint, chrome and interior. Bed shows some practical use. The underbody has been restored like new with subsequent use. An attractive, usable truck.

Market commentary

Despite the modifications this Terraplane had instant appeal for anyone (and particularly for a fireman) looking for a multi-purpose, rare pickup. It is nothing if not unique and the price it brought can be judged only vaguely so the decision of the Auburn bidders will have to stand as determinative.

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