Author Topic: SOLVED: WTH # 397 - 1926 Hudson Super Six Speedster from Grapes of Wrath  (Read 383 times)

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What is this car's (supposed?) claim to fame?

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Re: WTH # 397
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2015, 10:28:23 AM »
Up!

Do the Professionals recognize this one?

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Re: WTH # 397
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2015, 10:38:12 AM »
That's the 1926 Hudson Speedster “Grapes of Wrath"

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Re: WTH # 397
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2015, 02:36:11 PM »
And the point goes to Paul Jaray for the correct answer.

The chronology of this vehicle makes me doubt the authenticity.  It was rebodied as a truck for the movie.  The recent builder indicates the original, rare aluminum body was unrestorable.  (Rust, maybe?  :)  )

Assuming this vehicle actually went through all these changes, does any historical value remain?