Hudson Model 37 1912-1913

Incorporated in February 1909, Hudson built its first car in July of that year and 12 months later had sold 4,000 units, the industry's best first-year sales record to date. Not content to rest on its laurels, Hudson introduced an entirely new car for 1911. Introduced in October 1910 and manufactured alongside the original Model 20, this was the Model 33, another inline four. After two years in production the Model 20 was dropped, leaving the Model 33 as the only Hudson on offer for 1912.

In July of that year the Model 33 range was superseded by the longer wheelbase Model 37. The latter was powered by a Continental-built four-cylinder 37hp engine displacing 280.6ci (4.6-litres) and there were five models in the line-up, arguably the most stylish of which was the five-seater torpedo tourer costing $1,875. Lavishly equipped, the latter came with an electric starter and lights, clock and speedometer, illuminated dashboard, detachable wheel rims, and a 'Rain Vision' windshield.

[SIZE=1]Source: Bonhams[/SIZE]