The Hudson Traveller Six is a series of six-cylinder automobiles produced by the Hudson Motor Car Co. in Detroit from 1940 to 1942. It was joined by the better-equipped Hudson DeLuxe Six. These two model series were Hudson's cheapest offerings in those years. Its predecessor was the Hudson 112 with its "Standard" and "DeLuxe" series.
The 40T and 40P models had a wheelbase of 2,870 mm (1" more than the 112) and an in-line six-cylinder engine with lateral valves, 2,868 cm3 displacement (bore stroke = 76.2 mm x 104.8 mm) and an output of 92 bhp (67.7 kW) at 4,000 rpm. The engine power was transferred via a single-disc oil bath clutch to a three-speed transmission (with center gear) and then to the rear wheels. The hydraulic brakes applied to all four wheels. An automatic clutch and an overdrive were available as optional equipment.
As with most other Hudson models of this year, there were mainly 2-door body types, but also a 4-door sedan. The DeLuxe also offered a 2-door convertible. The Traveller had sliding windows and simple upholstery fabrics, the DeLuxe crank window and better upholstery fabrics.
In 1941, the wheelbase of the 10T and 10P models grew by 3" to 2,946 mm. Instead of 7 cross bars, the radiator grille now had 9. The DeLuxe convertible was given an electrically operated top.
In 1942, the 20T and 20P facelift models lost their footboards and the cars became a bit flatter, but retained their basic styling and technical equipment. From February 1942, the production of cars was stopped due to the war.
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