1934 Hudson 8

Boscoe

I'm a trustee for an estate and need to sell 34 Hudson 8 coupe. It is all original but was painted in the 80,s Been sitting in the garage since. Very good, No rust 40K miles. I need approximate value. Can anyone help?

Thanks

PaulButler

Any chance you could post some pictures?

Boscoe

This is all I have so far

PaulButler

A few more from Boscoe, looks a very solid car

Jon B

It is definitely valuable.  Unless you are in a hurry to settle the estate, I would advise advertising it in old-car specific publications like Hemmings Motor News.  Also, you can work through any current member of the Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club, to get the car listed in the Club magazine, the White Triangle News, published every other month.  This will cost you nothing to do, and it is targeted toward a core of Hudson enthusiasts worldwide.  I myself would not want to venture an asking price but when you are ready to post the car for sale, please give as many facts as possible.  For example, is there any rust on the body, or is it damaged in any way.  Does the car now run, or will the engine turn over at least?  Are there any "extras" like original type radio or heater, which would add to the car's value?  The more time you have to advertise this, the better chance you will get of getting a good price.

29sptphaeton

An add without a price is a good way to NOT make a sale, but will generate lots of phone calls. The only way to sell it without a price is an auction and take a good size percentage plus a listing fee. I never call on an add without a price because the price generates as much interest as the item.

54coupe

It looks like a pretty nice car. I see the running board rubber has been replaced with something generic, and it has carpet on the front floorboards. A rubber mat would have been original equipment. Is that a radio dial in the center of the dash? It seems to be a well equipped car that has been restored sometime in it's past. I hope it finds a good home.

BigSky

If it’s been sitting 30-40 years I wouldn’t expect too much, mechanical items like cars don’t fair well sitting unused.  It will certainly have brake issues & after redoing every wheel cylinder, master cylinder lines, pads, hardware & hoses on one sitting around 20 years, it’s typical.   

The engine is it stuck?  It may very well be & those are just the beginnings as there could be more engine issues learning underneath, ultimately it could need a full rebuild, not cheap.  Can’t see the interior to even know if it’s eaten by mice or moths.   The body, are there pictures of it before being painted?  Paint can cover up a whole host of problems & rust.  

While it may look decent a serious buyer will know what can & typically goes wrong.  How much of a chance on repairs someone is willing to take & not lose money on may be the dominant factor.  I honestly could see it going for only $4-6k, just so many things one would have to be able to evaluate in person.  

I am executor of my recently passed father & his old car has been sitting for 12-15 years & it’s going to be lucky to be worth half what it was before it was parked.  It’s a difficult time, I hope you the best.

Hans

Where is it located?  State, City, There may be a member that can assist you in understanding the cars condition?

Geoff

It has  mechanical brakes, so not so much of an issue.

33kc1989

Tough times right now but the right person at right time could happen. 

5433HET

My '32 coupe was sitting for the better part of 2 decades. After all the proper engine re- awakening for the engine, including a full harness installation, the brakes still stopped straight and true, no adjustments needed!

bob ward

I'm guessing this is the 35 H8 that was auctioned? Nice looking car.
https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2019-03-02/cars/ref-54-1935-hudson-deluxe-eight-rumble-seat-coupe/

AnnaCarin

Oops - my mistake. Nice looking cars, both of them!

33kc1989

The more solid and complete equals better sale but still not out of site In today’s market even if it’s a ford unless you get lucky.  

dholck

These numbers are about as useless as Covid-19 new cases numbers, but, as a starting point, Hemmings says 3 ads for various Hudson 8s in the past 2 years were asking from $12.5K to $43K (probably a convertible).  J.D. Power says "1934 Hudson Deluxe Prices and Values - 2 Door Coupe" from $6K to $14.5K.  I'd assume these prices were likely for running cars?  The 1930s Hudsons do not trade in the marketplace that much anymore, so hard to get comparable numbers.  

dholck

Oops!  Those JD Power numbers probably less than useless; I see they gave the same numbers for 34 Terraplane coupe; I wouldn't sell mine for $14.5K (I've had it for 47 years, so not likely to sell it for $50K!).  There was a 34 Terraplane coupe being sold at auction in Reno in April (not fully restored) and as of APR 11th it was over $25K.  It's not a 34 Hudson 8 - I assume the 34H8 would be more valuable? - but gives you an idea.

Essex33

Is this available for sale? 

2manyprojects

location ?

Guardian1fox2

Hell if it’s decent price as is I’m interested 

PaulButler

Guardian1fox2 said:

Hell if it’s decent price as is I’m interested 

Look at the date it was posted  , nearly 18 months ago so in line with guidelines I'm closing this thread down. IF it's still for sale then the original poster (who hasn't been on this forum since July 2020) can re-post