1935-1938 Hudson Custom Eight

The sizable 1935-1938 Hudson Custom Eight arrived after a series of shorter, smaller Eights in 1934. Hudson released the big Custom for 1935, with a new all-steel body in brougham and sedan styles on an extra-long wheelbase.

1936 Hudson Custom 8 convertible coupe. See more pictures of Hudson cars.

Chassis spans varied from 120 to 129 inches on an expanding line of bodies through 1938, during which time Hudson gradually evolved toward more enveloping, curvy bodywork. Styling was all-new for 1936, but not as radical as most of the competition's.

These are big, handsome cars that deserve a close look, if you can find one in good shape.

Pluses of the 1935-1938 Hudson Custom Eight:

• Innovative and contemporary for the time
• Handsome styling, more streamlined in each successive year
• Solidly built
• Good performance

Minuses of the 1935-1938 Hudson Custom Eight:

• Not many open bodies available
• Relatively high operating costs
• Parts supplies short, so consider only top-condition examples

Production of the 1935 Hudson Custom Eight:
NA

Production of the 1936 Hudson Custom Eight:
NA

Production of the 1937 Hudson Custom Eight:
6,926

Production of the 1938 Hudson Custom Eight:
NA

Specifications of the 1935-1938 Hudson Custom Eight:
Length, inches: NA
Wheelbase, inches: 124.0 (1935); 120.0/127.0 (1936); 122.0/129.0 (1937-1938)
Weight, pounds: 2,950-3,275
Price (new): $845-$1,299 (U.S.)

Engines for the 1935-1938 Hudson Custom Eight:

Type	Size	Horsepower	Years
sv I-8	254.5 cid	113-128	1935-1938

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