after all the weigh in................................ may I suggest a 1932 chevy roadster on ebay? It is not my car, but is beautiful, restored and wont cost a fortune to repair. I like the Pierce you have chosen, as I own a 31 model 43 close coupled sedan. Parts and repairs can be very expensive for Pierces, as well as fuel costs in Europe. the hudson looks to have been "patched" up many times over and I would run from that "project' you will have much more fun with the chevy I mentioned, which needs no repair and is ready to go. Parts are very reasonable, it is an open car and resale will be fine, should you ever wish to onw a different "model" car down the road. the 32 chevy roadster has beautiful lines in it's own right and is very practical. good luck in whatever you choose!