Year: 1936
Make: Hudson
Model: Terraplane Deluxe Touring 6
Engine Type: 6 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Odometer Reading: 03686 Miles Showing
Body Type: Saloon
VIN / Chassis: 627311
Engine Number: 188090
Exterior Colour: Bronze
Interior Colour: Brown
Rare and elegantly presented example.
4 door / 6 wheel / deluxe touring saloon
Engine 6 cylinder “L” head of 212 cubic inches
Previously exhibited for an extended period at the Gosford Classic Car Museum NSW.
This original Right hand drive car was built in Australia by General Motors Holden at their Melbourne plant in 1936, prior to being subsequently shipped to New Zealand.
The vehicle is largely original with a full respray and engine rebuild occurring around 2000 and a further respray being undertaken in the last 10 years.
Enquiries with a prior owner indicate that this car was originally used by the Police Commissioner of New Zealand as his day vehicle, when new.
Recent subtle upgrades and improvements undertaken to improve driverbilty:
6 brand new Coker white wall tyres fitted
Fully rewired to 12 Volt
All interior upholstery completely replaced
Radiator replaced
High volume electric thermo fan fitted.
Electric fuel pump and all fuel lines replaced
New brake cylinders fitted to all 4 wheels
Electric windscreen wiper motor
Period correct modern indicators fitted
Headlights upgraded to halogen units
All door, boot and window rubbers replaced
Working blue light / centre top of windscreen
Working illumination light / bonnet mascot
Locking fuel cap
To protect your investment vehicle bidders should consider at a minimum replacement of fuel, oil, fluids, filters and thorough brake inspection as vehicles may have been stationary for some time. Vehicles are sold as is off the floor – unregistered. Please check photos carefully for vehicle condition. No warranty expressed or implied, sold with all or any faults, and where applicable sold with Australian Government Import Approval.
