Hudson Terraplane pick-up
French registration - Interesting body style - Rare model - In very good condition Since the beginning of the automobile, the United States was a major consumer of pick-ups, convenient for artisans and small businesses. In the 1930s, most major manufacturers offered pick-ups specifically designed as such, while smaller brands fitted this body type on a saloon chassis: cutting the box behind the front seat, and covering it with a stamped but rounded section, whilst the rear featured a tailgate. Rear fenders in the same style as the front fenders are very shapely. This is exactly the case of the Hudson Terraplane and this is why the presentation is relatively luxurious compared to what was available in Europe such as a grille with a large chrome bar, chrome hubcaps and also a neat interior with plank board and painted steel. For its time, it had a rather modern look, thanks to its contoured grille. The current owner purchased this car in 2001. It was restored in the 1980s and therefore needs some minor work to enjoy all its features. It is powered by a six-cylinder in-line side valve engine of 3.5-litres developing 96bhp, with a block that has the reputation of being indestructible. The torque of this engine is particularly impressive allowing for a smooth acceleration from 20 to 120 km/h, as told to us by its owner. This pick-up is a rarity: produced at the time in limited number, this type of utes have generally been used to destruction. This is not the case of this one, an interesting witness of an era and a body type that is now obsolete but typical of the United States. This car will give its new owner a special way of moving around and is at the same time is robust, easy to use, and is a very rare car in the European context.
French registration - Interesting body style - Rare model - In very good condition Since the beginning of the automobile, the United States was a major consumer of pick-ups, convenient for artisans and small businesses. In the 1930s, most major manufacturers offered pick-ups specifically designed as such, while smaller brands fitted this body type on a saloon chassis: cutting the box behind the front seat, and covering it with a stamped but rounded section, whilst the rear featured a tailgate. Rear fenders in the same style as the front fenders are very shapely. This is exactly the case of the Hudson Terraplane and this is why the presentation is relatively luxurious compared to what was available in Europe such as a grille with a large chrome bar, chrome hubcaps and also a neat interior with plank board and painted steel. For its time, it had a rather modern look, thanks to its contoured grille. The current owner purchased this car in 2001. It was restored in the 1980s and therefore needs some minor work to enjoy all its features. It is powered by a six-cylinder in-line side valve engine of 3.5-litres developing 96bhp, with a block that has the reputation of being indestructible. The torque of this engine is particularly impressive allowing for a smooth acceleration from 20 to 120 km/h, as told to us by its owner. This pick-up is a rarity: produced at the time in limited number, this type of utes have generally been used to destruction. This is not the case of this one, an interesting witness of an era and a body type that is now obsolete but typical of the United States. This car will give its new owner a special way of moving around and is at the same time is robust, easy to use, and is a very rare car in the European context.