Vehicle Description
The Hudson automobile was named after the Detroit department store
magnate who was also its financial backer. Hudson's other car, the
Essex was named after an English town. This British-sounding name
was given to Hudson's lower priced vehicle to make it sound more
appealing and upscale. By 1929, Hudson had produced and sold over
300,000 Hudson and Essex automobiles and was third in overall
vehicle sales. A new Essex model, called the Essex Terraplane was
introduced in 1932. By 1933, the Essex Terraplane was offered in
four different models: a standard and deluxe six cylinder as well
as a standard and deluxe eight cylinder. The eight cylinder models
were labeled KT and were offered in fourteen different body styels.
The deluxe, four-door sedan shown here was one of the most
expensive offerings with a base price of 745.00. All of the Series
KT Eight Essex Terraplanes were built on the 113" wheelbase chassis
and were powered by Hudson's inline, eight-cylinder, 243.9 cubic
inch engine which produced approximately 94 horsepower. This 1933
Essex Terraplane KT Eight Deluxe Four Door Sedan was one of the
most popular and versatile body styles produced. While production
and survival numbers are not exactly known, it is estimated that
fewer than 30 examples of this body style remain in existence today
This attractive 1933 KT Deluxe Four Door Sedan is an older,
cosmetic restoration of an excellent original vehicle. The mileage
indicated is just under 42,000, and, based upon a close inspection,
this appears to be original. The body appears to be in very solid
condition. �It does not appear that the body has been removed from
the frame. The wood inner structure appears quite sound and the
metal body panels not show signs of damage or repair. All four
doors and the hood fit the body with even gaps and margins
throughout. The car was likely repainted about twenty or thirty
years ago. The exterior dark burgundy and black body finish is in
very good overall condition and shows only the expected signs of
wear from being used and enjoyed. �The paint has a consistent,
overall gloss and really has a great look to it. The fenders show
no signs of damage or repair. The fenders fit the body and frame
with proper alignment. Like the body, the black fender paint shows
only the expected signs of wear and is generally in good condition.
The brown, mohair interior is certainly original and remains in
very clean condition. It shows the expected signs wear from being
nearly 85 years old but is really well preserved and has a great
look. The seats, door panels, and headliner are solid, presentable
and certainly very clean and usable. The wood dashboard is equipped
with all of its correct, art-deco inspired gauges. The dashboard
itself retains its original varnish which has become worn and
mellowed over the years and now has a charming, vintage appearance.
All of the gauges are clear with clean faces. The car retains its
original steering wheel which has some minor cracking and other
controls which are in good, original condition. The chrome plating
on the accessory and trim items remains in good overall �condition.
The vehicle is complete with all of its proper headlamps, horns,
fender lights, bumpers, dual rear tail lamps, hubcaps, emblems,
door handles, mascot, etc. The car is fitted dual, side mounted
spare tires with the optional, full metal spare tire covers and an
accessory rear mounted luggage rack and trunk assembly. This car is
also fitted with a neat, original, 1950s vintage, Allstate turn
indicator assembly. The chassis is mostly original and well
preserved. It shows no signs of damage, excessive wear, or
repair.The engine and firewall are mostly original The engine is
equipped with its original carburetor and ignition system. The
engine has not been detailed or cosmetically restored but is in
good original condition. �The drivers door glass does have a crack
but operates fine. Also the two front doors have a couple of small
holes in them from probably a mirror being mounted at one time.
This car also retains its original firewall data plate which shows
the VIN number of 74688. The six, original wire wheels are in
excellent condition and are fitted with newer replacement white
wall tires. The car starts easily, runs well and performs like a
good, well maintained, low mileage automobile should. Overall, this
extremely scarce 1933 Essex Terraplane KT Eight Deluxe Four Door
Sedan is an excellent example of one of rarer American automobiles
built in the early 1930s. This vehicle is in well preserved, mostly
original condition and it is ready to be used and enjoyed.