Having made its reputation by providing solid and reliable six-cylinder cars before the Depression, the Hudson Motor Car Company moved into the luxury market by introducing the “Great Eight” line in 1930. Buoyed by an excellent reception, Hudson then introduced the “Greater Eight” line of premium Hudsons for the 1931 model year. The Greater Eight Series T cars featured a 233.7-cu. in. straight-eight engine mounted in a 119-in. wheelbase chassis. Three factory body styles were offered: a four door sedan, a roadster, and, like the example offered here, a two-door coupe.

According to the consignor, this Series T coupe spent approximately 25 years in the private collection of an individual near Trenton, Ontario, Canada. After purchasing the car some 10 years ago from the estate, the consignor has maintained the car in excellent condition. The upholstery was redone approximately five years ago, and an electric fuel pump was also installed at that time. The fenders were repainted in 2015, and minor repairs to the instrumentation and horn were conducted in 2017.

Hudson Series T coupes are uncommon in today’s marketplace. It is thought that many of those produced were lost to the scrap drives of World War II. It is also interesting to note that the Series T chassis also served as the foundation for the sporadically available Murray-bodied Boattail Speedster. Whatever the reason for the dearth of supply, this is a fine example of a very high-quality and unique Hudson that warrants inclusion in any pre-war collection.