Hudson introduced its first straight eight 3.8-litre engine for 1930, and this was given to the Hudson Greater Eight. The engine was enlarged to 4,195cc for 1932, and in that year only Hudson Eights were sold. Bodies were all steel, which was a first for any USA manufacturer. A Hudson Six returned in 1933. For 1934 Hudson sold as three models of the Eight on a 116-inch chassis and 2 models on 123-inches. 1935 saw the return of a Six on a 116-inch chassis, two Eights on 117-inches and three Eights on 124-inches. Curvy all new styling appear in 1936. Hudson Special Eight 1935 Series HT Roadster. Built on a 117-inch wheelbase, and powered by a 4,195cc (254) side valve eight cylinder 113 bhp engine.
Hudson Special Eight 1935 Series HT Roadster front
Hudson Special Eight 1935 Series HT Roadster. Built on a 117-inch wheelbase, Bodies were all steel, which was a first for any USA manufacturer
Hudson Special Eight 1935 Series HT Roadster head
Hudson Special Eight 1935 Series HT Roadster. Powered by a 4,195cc (254) side valve eight cylinder 113 bhp engine.
Hudson Spikins Special 1935 front
Hudson Spikins Special 1935, with 4,168cc supercharged engine
Hudson Spikins Special 1935 racer42
Hudson Spikins Special 1935, with 4,168cc supercharged Hudson Eight
Railton 28-8 1935 Ranelagh Saloon front
Railton 28.8 1935 Ranelagh Saloon. Built from a Hudson chassis and with a Hudson 4,168cc 113bhp engine, the Railton 29hp was offered with 7 styles of coachwork, as well the choice for other coachbuildersto fit it.
