For Sale: 1939 Hudson Country Club in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1939 Hudson Country Club 8 Series 95 Touring Sedan

"Step into the realm of pre war automotive elegance with the 1939 Hudson Country Club Series 95. Born from the innovative minds at Hudson Motor Car Company, this vehicle emerged as a beacon of luxury and style in an era shadowed by global uncertainty. The 1939 Hudson Country Club Series 95 left an indelible mark on automotive history through its blend of design innovation and luxury. It diverged from the boxy silhouettes common at the time, offering a glimpse into the future of car design. This model's legacy is not just in its aesthetics but also in how it encapsulated a moment in time when craftsmanship and attention to detail were paramount." Thx metrommp.com

For consignment, a 1939 Hudson Country Club 8 Series 95 touring sedan showing 95,252 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Take an epic pre war design and add a modern drivetrain and you've got yourself a fantastic vintage car you can actually drive and wrench on when you need to!

Exterior
The unmistakable shape of the Hudson 95 puts the nose high, the headlights low, and the illusion of a slightly down sloping hood line thanks to the asymmetrical front windows and long pontoon front fenders. The car itself is long, draped in single stage black paint with tall doors and a wide running board and a high rounded roofline. Out back, the unique split window is characteristically smaller while the sloping deck lid is enormous and flanked by small, teardrop tail lights at a time when small tail lights were the norm. But below the chrome bumper, two large tailpipes are discharged, our first indication that this might not have the 254.5ci inline 8 it came with. The other clue is the 16-inch Rocket Racing wheels with knock offs which mimic Halibrand magnesium wheels and give the car a slightly edgy profile. The metal work is a combination of stung pieces and some trim that could use a refresh, while the paint has few imperfections with some bubbling low on a fender and some missing paint around a wheel opening. Otherwise, it's in overall very nice condition.

Interior
Varying shades of blue adorn the door panels with diamond stitched inserts over carpeted lower panels with only the driver's door showing some light use. The others look new. Light blue diamond stitched velour covers both the front and rear bench seats and with the entire shells covered in soft cloth, they present cleanly. The rear occupants are afforded a robe loop and ashtray ahead of them and hold handles on the pillars, along with lots of legroom. The ivory rim of the steering wheel is cracked but the banjo like spokes are in nice shape and this leads to the full wooden dash with a simple but elegant speedometer in front and an artful deco designed center with ribbed metal trim around square gauges and words, rather than numbers, indicating whether you have oil pressure and a charge. For good measure on the modern engine onboard, modern gauges have been added for essential functions. A clock is embedded in the glove box while plush blue carpet covers the floor and blue velour is used on the clean headliner. The trunk is taller than it is deep and it too is finished in blue carpet.

Drivetrain
Ah, into the future we go with a 350ci V8 with electronic fuel injection and a TH400 3-speed automatic routing power to the 8 � inch rear. The tall RamJet intake fits under the big hood just fine and finned valve covers dress things up a bit, while headers hug the sides and start the exhaust process. The car operates on a 12 volt system.

Undercarriage
Clean, dry, and rust are found on the belly. There's some sooty build up on the wheel components but otherwise, it's clean underneath. The dual exhaust runs through FlowMaster mufflers and traverses through the X-frame to get there. Leaf springs are utilized front and rear as are power drum brakes.

Drive-Ability
It's 1939 on the inside but once we crank the engine, the familiar sound of a 350ci V8 rumbles through the mall and we take this stately ride around for a dance. Originally, Country Clubs would produce 122 horsepower but it doesn't take long to realize we have quite a bit more on hand and it moves the big car with ease with 22570R16 tires absorbing the blows of road imperfection effortlessly. We note that only the clock is not working but all other functions including the modern gauges, work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

The perfect combination of a true classic car and a reliable modern-esque drivetrain is the answer so many people are looking for, or hoping to build. This one has room for the family, their luggage, and maybe an inlaw too. It retains its vintage looks and with less than 5,000 of these models ever produced, that's conservation we applaud.

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.

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