Terry Harper Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Facebook Market place: Listed a day ago (12-4-23) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687302093178891/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A07093a29-846d-4947-b8da-4c44fb82c1b7 Seller's description (distinctly lacking information): 1924 Hudson 100 year old car!!! "1924 Hudson does not currently run. It was running when it was parked, I’m open to trades or best offers. Let me know what you got." 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 seller doesn't own a vacuum cleaner 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 30 minutes ago, Jim Skelly said: seller doesn't own a vacuum cleaner Maybe not but he has one heck of a sweet car. Looks years ahead of the Model T of the same vintage. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Victoria, body style is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MccJoseph Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 This gentleman must be a collector of Hudson's, he has sold other Hudson models in years prior. I remember seeing the same house and backdrop in the pictures here on the forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmarzoli Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Remnant of rodent nest (acorn bits) on top of engine? More acorns on front floor. One of the boxiest bodies ever but has a certain charm. Appears interior was restored incorrectly many years ago. Front seats look like jump seats out of a 7 passenger sedan but I believe they are original except upholstery. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 All I can say is....Nuts! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Is that a transmission lock with the key sticking out of it or is the ignition down on the floor like that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fossil said: Is that a transmission lock with the key sticking out of it or is the ignition down on the floor like that? Yes it is a transmission lock with two keys! Looks like the air freshener needs replacing.. I believe it’s a Super Six Coach. And that at least the seat frames are original unless the engine is stuck, with a bit work with the shop vac it looks like it could be a reasonable deal that isn’t that far out of line Edited December 4, 2023 by Terry Harper (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 This innocuous-looking Hudson two door Coach was one of the seminal models that for the first time gave the car buyers a closed car for parity or lower price than an open touring. The 7-passenger phaeton was $1,500; the five-passenger Coach was $1,395. People were sick of riding in the cold and wet, flocked to the Hudson and Essex Coaches in droves! 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 8 hours ago, cjmarzoli said: One of the boxiest bodies ever but has a certain charm. Celebration of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 I knew someone about twenty years ago that had an almost identical car. His was beautifully restored, near show condition (he paid top dollar for it because it was so nice!). It was a great nickel era tour car. I know the upholstery on this one isn't quite right, but what I can see doesn't look too bad (I do wonder what is hiding behind the turned up rear seat cushion?). I wish I could jump on this one, as long as I didn't find too much serious damage hiding from the photos. But I cannot afford to consider any such thing right now. Odds are that about a month of clean up and some tinkering on the mechanics would have a marginally usable car. Never know what problems sorting might find. But that is part of the fun. One always has to fix a few things. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MccJoseph Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 I love this car, and reached out to the seller even. He said he wants to get out of dealing with old cars. Judging by the way his Packard was stored, and what I know of the climate in Rhode Island, I wonder if this car suffers from soft body wood in places. Its a long distance to take such a risk for me but it could potentially be a fantastic car for someone and a nice way to get into the hobby. The Hudson/Essex club is some of the most amazing people I have ever encountered of any club, so that is a huge plus for the next owner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmarzoli Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 29 minutes ago, MccJoseph said: I love this car, and reached out to the seller even. He said he wants to get out of dealing with old cars. Judging by the way his Packard was stored, and what I know of the climate in Rhode Island, I wonder if this car suffers from soft body wood in places. Its a long distance to take such a risk for me but it could potentially be a fantastic car for someone and a nice way to get into the hobby. The Hudson/Essex club is some of the most amazing people I have ever encountered of any club, so that is a huge plus for the next owner. What was his Packard? How was it stored? Has he sold other cars before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MccJoseph Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 His Packard is also listed on this page in the same time frame. I am guessing they were stored outside and in a lean to shed. Yes he has sold other hudsons in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmarzoli Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) 56 minutes ago, MccJoseph said: His Packard is also listed on this page in the same time frame. I am guessing they were stored outside and in a lean to shed. Yes he has sold other hudsons in the past. There is a long shed/carport in front of the car visible in some of the photos. I assume that is where it was stored. I don't recall any Packards being listed in RI recently. Edited December 5, 2023 by cjmarzoli (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 I would like to contact the owner. Can anyone provide his contact info? Thanks, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 You have to contact them through the Facebook posting. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687302093178891/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A07093a29-846d-4947-b8da-4c44fb82c1b7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrhd29nz Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 20 hours ago, MccJoseph said: I wonder if this car suffers from soft body wood in places No wood framing in this year of Hudson. all steel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MccJoseph Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 1 hour ago, paulrhd29nz said: No wood framing in this year of Hudson. all steel. That is fantastic! I did not know that. This Hudson suddenly got a whole lot more interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MccJoseph Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Well, for what it's worth, I have spoken with the owner of the Hudson several times. I expressed that my desire was to purchase it to use for the Red Flag Horseless Carriage Tour of Iowa. After speaking with a friend that is very active in the Hudson Club, I offered $6,000.00. The seller responded that he was "good" and then raised the price to $9,500.00. I asked what he wanted for it, and he told me he would like to trade for a modern truck, 4 wheeler or motorcycle. I wished him best of luck with the sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmarzoli Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, MccJoseph said: Well, for what it's worth, I have spoken with the owner of the Hudson several times. I expressed that my desire was to purchase it to use for the Red Flag Horseless Carriage Tour of Iowa. After speaking with a friend that is very active in the Hudson Club, I offered $6,000.00. The seller responded that he was "good" and then raised the price to $9,500.00. I asked what he wanted for it, and he told me he would like to trade for a modern truck, 4 wheeler or motorcycle. I wished him best of luck with the sale. Did you talk to the actual owner or the grandson who posted on FB? I noticed the price went back up again and was bemused. He's going the wrong direction. Seems like whenever someone wants to trade, they are expecting to receive a vehicle more valuable than the one they currently have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Can anyone share a phone number of the owner of this car? I have had no luck with FB. I find this car interesting, and I would like to pursue it. Thanks, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MccJoseph Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 4 hours ago, cjmarzoli said: Did you talk to the actual owner or the grandson who posted on FB? I noticed the price went back up again and was bemused. He's going the wrong direction. Seems like whenever someone wants to trade, they are expecting to receive a vehicle more valuable than the one they currently have. I am not sure. It’s someone young, maybe 30s named Atreiyu. He presented the car to me as if he owned it or inherited it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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