Off Topic -- Hupmobile

Forgive me for straying here, but it's been a little slow on this forum so I hope you don't mind my distracting you a little. I know from an earlier brief exchange that at least one of you shares my admiration for Hupmobile styling. It's my understanding that's Hupps were pretty conventional mechanically, so I don't suggest that they are to be compared to Hudsons on a quality level. It's just that I think we all probably have a little compassion for any independent make that offered a nice car, but struggled to survive the dominance of the big three. I find the reason I like Hupps in addition to Hudsons is I just find their bodies and interior treatments attractive. I like this little coupe, I think it's a sharp car. Hupps quite often have great Art Deco touches like the gas pedal on this one. Check it out. They also often have beatifully stylish dashboards, too. I was admiring the lean, well shaped radiator when I realized how very much the front end looks like early MGs. Europeans certainly weren't above borrowing from American stylists. The mid-thirties Hupp streamliners were much imitated, as well. It's sad to think that this coupe will almost certainly end up with a V8 in it soon. It used to be that rodders only wanted Fords, but since they have finally become scarce and overpriced, everything is a target. It makes me sick to think that that gorgeous original mohair seat will soon be covered in pearlescent purple rolls and pleats. If I didn't have so very much going on, I'd hit the "Buy it Now" and give this beauty the good home it deserves. I don't think this one is overpriced at all, do you?



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