1922 | Hudson Super Six Special Race Car

• Formerly owned by racing driver Antonio Trabucco in Argentina with a great early racing history in South America
• Discovered in Argentina in 2014 and imported to Europe
• Partially overhauled by a specialist workshop in Germany
• Fully functional and drivable
• Six-cylinder in-line engine, 4.7 litre displacement with approx. 76 hp
• Very impressive and authentic condition
• Well documented with historical records, photos and manuals
• Only 19 examples built

This 1922 Hudson Super Six Special racing car truly lives up to its name. What makes this over 100-year-old vehicle so special is the unusually good documentation of its early history, including records, photos, articles, correspondence, manuals and some accessories. In its early years, the Hudson was owned by racing driver Antonio Trabucco in Argentina. He took part in several documented races in South America with this racing car. These include, among others

• Gran Premio Nacional Argentina 1924 (1,496 km, 6 - 9 March1924),
• Premio Otono 1924 (400 km, 13 April 1924, 5th place),
• II Circuito Audax Córdoba 1924 (505 km, 12 October1924) and
• Gran Premio Nacional Argentina 1925 (1,540 km, 21 - 24 February 1925)

Later in 1939, Trabucco sold the racing car to Mr Jaima Juan in Buenos Aires. The original purchase agreement is even available.

In 2014, the car was discovered by an Austrian in Argentina and imported into the EU. He then had the car (partially) repaired and technically overhauled by a specialist company in Germany without sacrificing its existing patina and authentic, historic appearance. As a result, this vintage racing car from the 1920s is now fully functional and ready for the next adventure.

The Super Six has a very impressive and authentic appearance that immediately creates an experience. This applies both to the owner/driver, who will be taken on a journey back in time to an era when motor racing was still a real adventure, and to spectators, who will be fascinated and amazed when they see such a car in action. The powerful 4.7-litre inline six-cylinder engine has a powerful output of 76 hp (!), which is also noticeable with a great sound. Early automobiles are rare participants today at historic rallies or other vintage events with driving elements. This Hudson Super Six is the perfect candidate for putting on an impressive show.

Model history: The Hudson Super Six was manufactured from 1917 to 1928 and featured an inline six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 4.7 litres and an output of 76 hp at 2,450 rpm. A cork-lined oil bath clutch transmitted the engine power to a three-speed gearbox and then to the rear wheels. In 1921, the Super Six's controls were adapted to the layout still in use today: the accelerator pedal, which had previously been located between the clutch and brake pedals, was moved to its familiar position on the far right. The centre gearshift now operated according to the usual H-pattern. The inline six-cylinder engine set new standards. It offered better elasticity and smoother running, and the powerful torque ensured that the model was also considered particularly suitable for long distances.

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 convertible. From 1922 onwards, saloon cars from Biddle & Smart were also available in addition to the factory bodies. With the Super Six, Hudson became the largest manufacturer of six-cylinder vehicles at the time.

The Hudson Super Six is a significant chapter in US automotive history and had a lasting impact on the image of American middle-class vehicles until 1928. A total of 524,919 Super Six examples were manufactured between 1917 and 1928.