For Sale: 1937 Hudson Custom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1937 Hudson Custom 8 Series 77 Country Club Touring Sedan

"There's no stopping today's trend to longer, lower, wider cars with easier control and more power. And again in 1937, Hudson has chosen to lead this trend. This has meant the complete redesigning of cars that were completely new for 1936. Hudson has pioneered eighty or more 'firsts' in automobile progress, many of which have become standard in the industry". From the 1937 Hudson salesman booklet, a 200 page tome dedicated to every aspect of the '37 line.

For consignment, a 1937 Hudson Custom 8 Series 77 Country Club Touring Sedan showing 14,254 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Owned by our consignor for more than 30 years, but enjoyed by the original owner in recent years as it was used to take him to dinner on his 85thbirthday!

Exterior
The Custom Eight Series 77 was the most luxurious offering from Hudson at the time, and one look at this incredible car and its 129" wheelbase makes that evident. Stately, handsome, and elegant, its color is aptly named, Royal Maroon. The fully expressed arching fenders flow back to give this upright car some movement, connected by a substantial running board and fender skirts on the rear are adorned with an ornamental crest. Entering the car entails opening the barn door like configuration with wide portals and a high roof while a long nose is led by a translucent ornament and amber fog lights. In the rear, a humpback luggage compartment fulfills the need for extra space, reserving the cabin for human comfort alone. This stunner passes the white glove test with flying colors and we could find no glaring exterior imperfections.

Interior
The attractiveness does not end on the outside as a light brown tweed like cloth covers the door panels, adorned with beautiful stitching and trim, hand pulls, and hardware. The bench is matching and clean with thick piping on the shell that matches the windlace around the door. A foot rest, robe loop, and handle are provided to rear passengers who have ample space and upright, cloth seating. An ivory steering wheel with finger grooves fronts a woodgrain dash that houses instruments in the center in a clean arrangement and art deco inspired design, adopted by the clock on the glove box as well. On the floor we find a black rubber mat and rising shifter, along with a heater while the headliner in matching brown is congruent with the car's condition. The trunk is large but not dressy and has a shelf over the spare tire.

Drivetrain
Behind the engine cover, we find a clean 254.5 inline eight cylinder engine rated at 122 horsepower and fueled by dual 1-barrel carburetors. It is mated to a 3-speed manual transmission that routes power to the rear axle and 4.11 gears.

Undercarriage
Show quality underneath with a few drips here and there and minimal surface rust. Suspension consists of leaf springs front and rear and drum brakes are also distributed to both ends. A single exhaust runs through a stock style muffler, snaking through the X-frame, then finds its way to the outside via a clean, steel pipe.

Drive-Ability
This enormous car floats across our test loop providing an absolute lap of luxury with soft, warm surroundings in the cabin. It's a nice place to be and we can only imagine jaunts to the country in this high end car. It runs smoothly and tracks straight with only the heater blower and fog light not working, leaving all other functions operational and getting checkmarks on our list! 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.

This is a fantastic collector grade Hudson that deserves a warm, waterproof garage and frequent drives. Metrommp writes, "The Hudson Custom Eight was not just a car; it was a statement of sophistication and technological prowess. Among its many accolades, the Series 77 was known for being one of the first cars to offer a balanced combination of power, comfort, and design".

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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