2021 |
Pebble Beach Auctions 20211932 Hudson 'Martz Special' Indy Car
Register to BidSOLD $291,000
Estimate
$250,000 - $350,000| Without Reserve
Chassis
930587
Engine
27598
Car Highlights
Skillfully Constructed by 24-Year-Old Mechanic John Mertz
Accompanied by Period Photos and Documentation, Including Historical Monograph by Researchers Jim O’Keefe and Sarah Morgan-Wu
Expertly Restored in the 1980s to 1933 Specification
Displayed at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®
A Racing Machine That Exemplifies the Possibilities of the Indianapolis “Stock Block” Era
Technical Specs
257 CID Hudson Straight 8-Cylinder L-Head Engine
Twin Detroit Lubricator Carburetors
Estimated 150 BHP
3-Speed Manual Gearbox
Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Friction Shock Absorbers
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Lever Shock Absorbers