1922

Hudson Super Six Special Race Car

Highlights

Formerly owned by racing driver Antonio Trabucco in Argentina with a great early racing history in South America

Discovered by an Austrian in Argentina in 2014 and imported to Europe

(Partially) repaired/overhauled by a specialist workshop in Germany

Fully functional and drivable

Six-cylinder in-line engine, displacement 4,696 cc, approx. 76 hp, 4-speed-gearbox

Very impressive and authentic condition

Well documented with historical records, photos, correspondence and manuals

only 19 examples built

Data & Facts

Year of construction: 1922

Quantity: 19 examples

Colour scheme: black with leather seats light-brown

Mileage (reading): not known

Engine: Six-cylinder in-line engine

Displacement/power: 4,696 cc, approx. 76 hp

Gearbox: manual, 4-speed, non-synchronised

Brakes: drums

Empty weight: not known

Top-speed: not known

Documents: Historical documents, photos and correspondence (in digital form)

Price: EUR 149,000 (VAT not to be shown)

This Automobile

This Hudson Super Six Special from 1922 was owned by racing driver Antonio Trabucco in Argentina, who took part in a number of races in South America with this racing car. These included the Gran Premio Nacional Argentina (1,496 km, 6 to 9 March 1924), Premio Otono (400 km, 13 April 1924, 5th place), II Circuito Audax Córdoba (505 km, 12 October 1924) and Gran Premio Nacional Argentina (1,540 km, 21 to 24 February 1925). Later in 1939, he sold the racing car to Mr Jaima Juan in Buenos Aires; the original purchase contract is even available. Only 19 examples of this model were built at the time.

In 2014, the car was discovered by an Austrian in Argentina and imported into the EU. He then had the car (partially) restored and overhauled by a specialist company in Germany. As a result, this former racing car is now fully functional and ready to drive - and offers a very impressive and authentic appearance that is an instant highlight. The unusually good documentation with historical documents, photos, correspondence and manuals must also be emphasised.

Model History

The Hudson Motor Car Company was founded in Detroit in 1909 and named after Joseph Lowthian Hudson, who provided the start-up capital for the company. The brand quickly gained a reputation as an innovative car manufacturer. The following features, which are taken for granted today, appeared for the first time in Hudson vehicles: starter motor, warning lights for oil pressure and alternator and balanced crankshaft. Another feature was the "step-down" chassis, in which the vehicle frame was positioned lower between the axles, which ensured stability and better handling. By the end of the 1930s, Hudson had worked its way up to third place among American car manufacturers in terms of unit sales with up to 300,000 vehicles per year. In 1929, only Ford and Chevrolet produced more cars.

The Super Six was a six-cylinder model that was produced from 1917 to 1928. It was powered by an in-line six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 4.7 litres and an output of 76 hp at 2,450 rpm. The engine power was transmitted to a three-speed gearbox and then to the rear wheels via a cork-covered oil-bath clutch. The chassis had a wheelbase of 3,188 mm and could be fitted with various, mostly four-door bodies. There was also a two-door cabriolet. From 1922, saloons from Biddle & Smart were also available in addition to the factory bodies. With the Super Six, Hudson became the largest manufacturer of six-cylinder engines and models at the time.

This Automobile

This Hudson Super Six Special from 1922 was owned by racing driver Antonio Trabucco in Argentina, who took part in a number of races in South America with this racing car. These included the Gran Premio Nacional Argentina (1,496 km, 6 to 9 March 1924), Premio Otono (400 km, 13 April 1924, 5th place), II Circuito Audax Córdoba (505 km, 12 October 1924) and Gran Premio Nacional Argentina (1,540 km, 21 to 24 February 1925). Later in 1939, he sold the racing car to Mr Jaima Juan in Buenos Aires; the original purchase contract is even available. Only 19 examples of this model were built at the time.

In 2014, the car was discovered by an Austrian in Argentina and imported into the EU. He then had the car (partially) restored and overhauled by a specialist company in Germany. As a result, this former racing car is now fully functional and ready to drive - and offers a very impressive and authentic appearance that is an instant highlight. The unusually good documentation with historical documents, photos, correspondence and manuals must also be emphasised.

Model History

The Hudson Motor Car Company was founded in Detroit in 1909 and named after Joseph Lowthian Hudson, who provided the start-up capital for the company. The brand quickly gained a reputation as an innovative car manufacturer. The following features, which are taken for granted today, appeared for the first time in Hudson vehicles: starter motor, warning lights for oil pressure and alternator and balanced crankshaft. Another feature was the "step-down" chassis, in which the vehicle frame was positioned lower between the axles, which ensured stability and better handling. By the end of the 1930s, Hudson had worked its way up to third place among American car manufacturers in terms of unit sales with up to 300,000 vehicles per year. In 1929, only Ford and Chevrolet produced more cars.

The Super Six was a six-cylinder model that was produced from 1917 to 1928. It was powered by an in-line six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 4.7 litres and an output of 76 hp at 2,450 rpm. The engine power was transmitted to a three-speed gearbox and then to the rear wheels via a cork-covered oil-bath clutch. The chassis had a wheelbase of 3,188 mm and could be fitted with various, mostly four-door bodies. There was also a two-door cabriolet. From 1922, saloons from Biddle & Smart were also available in addition to the factory bodies. With the Super Six, Hudson became the largest manufacturer of six-cylinder engines and models at the time.