92 Hudson (1) Automobile (2) Commodore (4) Coupe (2) Custom (2) Essex (4) Hornet (9) Hornet Custom (1) Hornet Super (1) Jet (1) Pickup (3) Super 6 (11) Super Eight (1) Super Jet (1) Terraplane (10) Touring (2) Traveler 6 (1) Wasp (1) "Letter, Amelia Earhart to Orville Wright, August 6, 1932", "Hudson 1935 Terraplane Special Owners Manual", "Catalogue – Dalgety & Co. Ltd, Motor Cars, 1912", "HUDSON-TERRAPLANES – Local Bodies in Fortnight – The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. Numerous coach builders constructed Railton bodies for the Terraplane and later Hudson chassis. If you are unfamiliar with the Essex Terraplane please Google it. “Miss Earhart Christens Car with Gasoline.” Democrat Chronicle, 25 July 1932, p. 12. (Read our Terraplane feature here.) In het vervolg werden alle auto's door Hudson verkocht onder de naam Terraplane. Bob & Ramona Dittrich's 1932 Essex Terraplane, called "Nessie," original car, 38,000 miles. From 1932, the bodies came over from the United States in sections to be assembled at the Great West Road factory. The Terraplane was first introduced by Hudson in 1932 as an Essex model. In its maiden year, the car was branded as the Essex-Terraplane; in 1934 the car became simply the The Inception of One-Third of the Big Three, Two Hearts That Beat As One . [6] It was a small, but very powerful, car with a steel frame, built to exacting standards, which is probably why Orville Wright purchased one of the first Essex-Terraplanes for himself. Their particular strength was in hillclimbs. 1932 Hudson Essex 5 Window Coupe For Sale in Manteca, Ca 95336 This 1932 Hudson Essex Is Powered by A 350 Engine 330hp Built by Smeding. 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[9] From 1922, Sydney company Smith & Waddington built vehicle bodies for Dalgety and other companies. HUDSON. “The Eyes Have It.” Kentucky Advocate, 26 September 1932, p 10. Essex was named after an English town and was financed and managed by top Hudson staff. Australian law in the early 20th Century made it impractical to import a fully assembled car and thus main bodies were built by local vehicle body builders over an imported chassis. Hudson vehicles were assembled in other countries under license. Hudson made three cars in 1932: the regular Hudson (a full sized car), the Essex (a lower priced Hudson, somewhat smaller) and the then-new Essex Terraplane, an even smaller car. Other U.S and European brands were added and after the business was sold on 30 September 1927 Vining's son formed a new business, P. Vining & Scott, and continued the Hudson and Essex franchise. [18] In 1926 a factory was built on 4½ acres of ground on the recently opened Great West Road in Brentford. Is a 1936 Ford, 1958 CHEVY BISCAYNE GLOVE BOX DOOR WITH EMBLEM, 1937 CHEVROLET TRUCK HOOD SIDE WITH EMBLEM, 1941 LINCOLN ZEPHYR V12 HOOD ORNAMENT CENTER HOOD TRIM. The Model K was retained. Highest horsepower to weight in 33, beat everthing on the road. Terraplane was a car brand of the Hudson Motor Car Co. in Detroit and existed from 1932 to 1939. The Terraplane name was used for both cars and trucks. The once-proud company had plummeted from third in the industry to seventh nearly overnight, … Feb 5, 2014 - Hudson found itself in a slump by 1931. The Terraplane promptly began breaking stock-car records for both acceleration and hill-climbing (including a new record for an annual race up Pikes Peak). The Model K was retained. The Hudson had the identical basic engine, but with earlier style updraft carburetor carried over, and a displacement of 254 cu in (4.2 L) due to a larger cylinder bore than the Essex-Terraplane Eight. In response to numercue inqu5ries from the field concerning trunks the Essex roach and Sedan models, we have made with the Manufac— turÐnz Company, Bellevue, Ohio, to supply to Hudson-Essex distributors and dealers exclusively, a suitable trunk, Spare tire Carrier, rear bumper guard end Features: Engine … Both engines had the same crankshaft and stroke. The Terraplane did not have an ammeter or an oil pressure gauge. No. Introduced in mid-1932, the Essex-Terraplane was created out of necessity, to save both Hudson the corporation--which had fallen from its pre-crash third place ranking in the industry to seventh--and the more affordable companion make Essex. Very rare and hard to find. The Terraplane was a car brand and model built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, between 1932 and 1938. The San Francisco Examiner, 23 July 1932, p. 4. The pic in the ad matches Butler's 1932 Sports Salon exactly (note the louvers - slanted in the ad but vertical in Fogey's photos of a 1933 Open Sports), so clearly it was a 1932 model that was offered in Sweden in April 1933. Also a Model KT with a 244 cu in (4.0 L) straight-8-cylinder was offered on the 113-inch wheelbase. Should the hydraulic brakes fail (i.e. Hudson's Essex Terraplane replaced earlier Essex range in July. The Terraplane was a cost-effective but powerful vehicle for city and countryside. . The new line was launched on July 21, 1932, with a promotional christening by Amelia Earhart. In 1932 only the Model K on the 106-inch (2,692 mm) wheelbase with a 193 cu in (3.2 L) 6-cylinder engine was available. There were two complete Essex Terraplane lines for ’33, Six and Eight. [1] Although it was daring to launch a car during the Great Depression, Chapin was convinced that the Terraplane name would have "great public appeal" as it also linked with the public interest in aviation that was so prevalent at that time. Terraplane. The "big Essex" would have been the Vining Limited of Nelson, beginning in 1912. . Prima del 1934 il modello era noto come Essex-Terraplane, mentre dopo tale anno la vettura venne chiamata semplicemente Terraplane. In 1933 werd de Essex-Terraplane ook met een acht-in-lijnmotor van Hudson geleverd. 1932 Hudson Essex 5 Window Coupe For Sale in Manteca, Ca 95336 This 1932 Hudson Essex Is Powered by A 350 Engine 330hp Built by Smeding. [15][16], From 1935, Hudson and Terraplane vehicles (along with Nash, Studebaker, and Standard) were assembled by Christchurch company Motor Assemblies Limited. The cars were slightly heavier and rarely joined competitive events, particularly as they now lacked the eight-cylinder powerplant. A 1932 reset of Hudson’s junior Essex line launched in 1922, the Essex Terraplane was successful enough that the Essex name was dropped for 1934 and the cars were badged simply as Terraplane through 1938. DRIVES OK. Sales of the Terraplane outpaced Hudson vehicles in the late mid-1930s and it is said that Hudson management was not fond of that fact and that was partly why they chose to eliminate the car as a make. ESSEX TERRAPLANE PARTS LIST 7 FRONT AXLE Illus. The 1934 Light Sports Tourer used a lightweight open four-seater body and mildly modified engine. Hello, Beautiful! Kimes, Beverly Rae and Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1842. A rare 1932 Hudson Essex Terraplane that reportedly was once owned by Amelia Earhart was stolen from its storage site in Orange and police are trying to track it down. Please call us at (866) 383-1416. You have found the official website of the Hudson Essex Terraplane (H-E-T) Club, Inc, an organization dedicated to preserving the products of the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan (1909-1954) and American Motors Corporation (1955-1957). For 1932 and 1933, the restyled cars were named Essex-Terraplane; from 1934 as Terraplane, until 1938 when the Terraplane was renamed the Hudson 112. 1932 Hudson essex windover terraplane For Sale a one and only chance to purchase a rare and unique vehicle part of our motoring heritage. Nell'ultimo anno di produzione, il modello fu denominato Hudson Terraplane. With an Edlebrock Carb and Sanderson Headers, Paired With A 400 Automatic Transmission. Terraplane was a car brand of the Hudson Motor Car Co. in Detroit and existed from 1932 to 1939. That first year, the Terraplane was powered by a 193-cubic inch 70-hp engine (the next year an 8-cylinder 243-cubic inch with 94-hp became an option). Advertisement. 1933 Essex Terraplane 8 Hudson Vintage Classic: Gangster Car Hot Rod in Dade City, FL 1933 Essex Terraplane 8 Automobile by Hudson - Vintage Classic Dillinger Gangster car. STARTED COUPLE OF TIMES A YEAR. What a loss. For 1933 offerings were expanded. [1], Declining sales of the Essex, combined with the growing economic pressure and suffering from the effects of the Great Depression forced Hudson to replace the Essex with a re-designed automobile with a lower manufacturing cost and selling price. In the first year the car was called Essex Terraplane, the following year the name Essex fell away and from 1936 the brand was fully integrated into the Hudson range. Period road tests showed 0-60 mph in 14.4 seconds, and 10-60 mph in top gear in 18 seconds. In 1932, Hudson began phasing out its Essex nameplate for the modern Terraplane brand name. The name Terraplane remained constant through the 1937 model year. [3], The most memorable sales slogan of the Terraplane years came from 1933: "On the sea that's aquaplaning, in the air that's aeroplaning, but on the land, in the traffic, on the hills, hot diggity dog, THAT'S TERRAPLANING".[4][5]. Dit was echter het laatste model, dat de naam Essex droeg. The Terraplane 8-cylinder chassis and engine was also used in the British Railton automobiles for their initial production year 1933. Essex Terraplane Sport Salon, 4-seater, english-made body with sliding roof, luggage compartment and steel wire wheels." The Dothan Eagle, 23 July 1932, p. 3. 1932 Essex Terraplane For Sale - Currently 100 to pick from. Can anyone tell me about the 1932 pikes peak win by essex terraplane. Here is Earhart christening the Terraplane with a bottle of aviation gasoline instead of champagne: After a record-making coast-to-coast flight, Hudson officials met Earhart at Newark Airport to present her with a new convertible coupe: Earhart was not given the car she had christened, because that car was presented to one of the Wright Brothers, Orville Wright. 6 Essex Super 6 4 Hudson 8 38 FORUM - Instructions “Champion Flyer Gets New Essex.”  Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, 4 September 1932, p.70. The company was bought by Hudson in 1939. Box 3 Rare riding and driving comfort $595 Essex super-six Undated. HUDSON TERRAPLANE Hot Rat Rod Race Scta Coupe Roadster . $265.00. Only the 1933 Essex-Terraplanes were made with an optional eight-cylinder engine. The Essex Terraplane was introduced on July 21 by famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart, and it was this car, renamed simply Terraplane in 1934, that would see Hudson through the Depression. Concurrently for the 1938 model year, Hudson offered a Model 112 which was virtually indistinguishable in equipment from the Hudson Terraplane, but on a shorter 112 in (2,845 mm) wheelbase and with a smaller engine. Hudson had manufactured the inexpensive Essex from 1919 as a lower-priced vehicle line; the company merged Essex into itself in 1922. For 1932 a redesigned Essex debuted and was named the Essex-Terraplane, a play on the word aeroplane. Hudson and Essex vehicles were imported into New Zealand by Dominion Motors of Wellington which began operations in 1912. [19] The plant opened in 1927 and a year later a three-story building was built as a service department for Hudson and Essex vehicles. Hudson began to eliminate Essex in favor of the Terraplane brand; restyled cars brought out in 1932 were named Essex-Terraplane, and starting in 1934 they were just Terraplanes. – The Horsham Times (Vic. 5 Studebaker plant on Detroit's Franklin Avenue. CAR IS 100 PER CENT COMPLETE. Founded in 1959 by Meritt Marks Welcome! 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K T he Essex Motor Company was formed in 1917 and made its debut the following year as Hudson Motor Company's 'junior' companion marque. Find out why collectors and enthusiasts around the world visit Gateway Classi It operated from the old No. Hudson Essex Terraplane Historical Society The Hudson Essex Terraplane Historical Society is a 501 C(3) organization dedicated to preservation of Hudson Essex Terraplane history, heritage, and the automobiles produced and sold by the Hudson Motor Car Co. since its inception in 1909. [7] The 1932 model bore a slight resemblance to its Essex predecessors. The Team Award was won by two Terraplane tourers and a Terraplane saloon in the 1933 Scottish Rally.[21]. Part No. Hudson had a viable contender in the Essex-Terraplane. Essex-Terraplanes participated in innumerable record events around the United States, and some others around the world setting dozens of records at many venues. It’s not documented as such, but we believe this awesome film clip from the King Rose Archives is an excerpt from a Hudson Motor Car Company presentation at the 1933 Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago (also known as the Chicago World’s Fair). You have found the official website of the Hudson Essex Terraplane (H-E-T) Club, Inc, an organization dedicated to preserving the products of the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan (1909-1954) and American Motors Corporation (1955-1957). A limited selection of light commercial vehicles were offered starting in 1933. Find new and used 1933 Essex Terraplane Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you 1933 Essex Terraplane . Roy D. Chapin decided to repeat the successful strategy in 1932 by producing "a very light car in the bottom price class, a vehicle which would combine style, comfort, and reliability". . The Hudson figure, it might be noted, represented a sharp decline of 55.5 percent, while the low-priced Essex suffered only a 15.6-percent setback. Following the First World War, Hudsons and Essex vehicles were sold through ten concessionaires. . We’re talking about Earhart’s car, which was a Terraplane. A 1933 Terraplane 8 convertible coupe set a record for the race to the summit of Mount Washington that remained unbroken for over twenty years. Part No. (1) Non-U.S. based parent company that owns subsidiaries headquartered in U.S. (2) Company still exists but is no longer in the automotive manufacturing business, This page was last edited on 8 December 2020, at 17:31. Clarion Ledger, 23 March 1935, p.7. 5 Hudson 1916 - 1929 26.7K HUDSON 283 "How To" - Skills, mechanical and other wise 943 Street Rods 146 American Motors 105 The Flathead Forum 35 Manuals, etc,. The low-priced closed model Essex coach "had promoted the sensational recovery of Hudson" as an automaker in 1922. . Terraplane. The Terraplane was a car brand and model built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, between 1932 and 1938. They were inexpensive, yet powerful vehicles that were used in both town and country, as both cars and trucks bore the Terraplane name. Welcome to the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club! Essex produced a small range of inexpensive open or closed top vehicles, and is often credited with popularizing closed body styles in the 1920s. À l'origine créée comme une marque indépendante sous le nom de Essex Terraplane, on la renomme Terraplane en 1933 et en 1936 elle devient la Hudson Terraplane. In 1938, though, the line was renamed to Hudson 112; and Hudson began building cars in Canada through a contract with Canada Top and Body in Tilbury, Ontario. Im ersten Jahr hieß der Wagen Essex-Terraplane, im Folgejahr fiel der Name Essex weg und ab 1936 wurde die Marke vollkommen in die Hudson-Palette integriert. For South Island, Hudson and Essex vehicles were imported by W.G. The FB... More Info › 1932 Essex Terraplane For Sale - Currently 100 to pick from. Production of all other marques ended when the company was acquired by Standard-Triumph International in 1954.[17]. Email alerts available. A rare 1932 Hudson Essex Terraplane that reportedly was once owned by Amelia Earhart was stolen from its storage site in Orange and police are trying to track it down. 1932 Hudson essex windover terraplane For Sale, £35500 a one and only chance to purchase a rare and unique vehicle part of our motoring heritage . . The Terraplane's genesis came out of sheer corporate-saving necessity. Terraplane était une marque de voiture et camions créée par la Hudson Motor Car Company de Détroit entre 1932 et 1939 [1]. Speed – Made in Los Angeles (Offenhauser), Mystery Light – Ford and the B-24 Liberator, Early Marketing With the Master of Endurance. The engine was so flexible that it could be driven in circles on full lock in top gear without snatching. The Essex-Terraplane Eight was distinguished by having vent doors on the hood as opposed to all six-cylinder versions that had stamped hood louvers. After Dominion Motors amalgamated with Universal Motor Company of Christchurch in 1919[14] the company added other marques from the United States and Britain. The 1933 Essex-Terraplane 8-cylinder cars were believed to have the highest horsepower-to-weight ratio of any production automobiles in the world, and were favored by several gangsters of the day, particularly John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and John Paul Chase, for their lightness, acceleration, handling, and discreet appearance. After the Essex marque was retired in 1932 the British company was renamed Hudson Motors Ltd.[20], Hudson's new Terraplane model was equally as popular in the U.K as it was in the United States. In 1932, Hudson begn to phase out the Essex name with the introduction of Essex-Terraplane. Famous woman pilot Amelia Earhart came to Hudson Motor Car Co. for its christening. Vehicles, including Terraplanes, were assembled in-house from knock-down kits. EssEx PARTS BULLETIN October 11, 1932. There were "Standard" and "Deluxe" trim levels for the KU and KT. [12] In June 1937 Neal's Motors celebrated assembling its 30,000th automobile: a 1937 Hudson Terraplane.[13]. Terraplane. [2] Terraplanes had two brake systems—hydraulic and mechanical. Gateway Classic cars is proud to present a stunning array of 1932 ESSEX TERRAPLANE vehicles for sale. Phaeton Coupe Coach Coupe Standard Sedan Special Coupe Town Sedan Standard Visit DT Vintage LLC for rare and hard-to-find classic car parts: 1958 CHEVY BISCAYNE GLOVE BOX DOOR WITH EMBLEMGUIDE R8-50-1 BULLET LIGHT 1937 CHEVROLET TRUCK HOOD SIDE WITH EMBLEM1941 LINCOLN ZEPHYR V12 HOOD ORNAMENT CENTER HOOD TRIM. Hudson made three cars in 1932: the regular Hudson (a full sized car), the Essex (a lower priced Hudson, somewhat smaller) and the then-new Essex Terraplane, an even smaller car. Limited commercial vehicles became available in 1933. 1933 Essex Terraplane . Kraus Publications, 1985. A Model KU 6-cylinder on 113 in (2,870 mm) wheelbase was added. NEEDS TIRES AS ORIGINAL ONES ON IT ARE BALD. For 1934 the Essex name was dropped and the car was marketed as the Terraplane . To drive home the idea of how driving this car was like “aeroplaning”, the company engaged Amelia Earhart to launch the new auto. Meet the popularly-priced Essex Terraplane, one of the hottest cars on the road in 1933. The lower-priced Standard Series was introduced in May 1932. .one story at a time. "[1] The special event included over 2,000 dealers who came from 40 states to Detroit, Michigan. this is only 1 of 3 examples known to exist world wide, being one of the first models to bear the immortal hudson “terraplane” brand. They were inexpensive, yet powerful vehicles that were used in both town and country. Hudson Essex Terraplane Club Inc. Official Site. Advertisement. This is the real deal Gangster and race car. If you are unfamiliar with the Essex Terraplane please Google it. The 1932 and 1933 models still had the name Essex-Terraplane on the radiator ornament. This vintage classic is shown in a Blue Saphire Exterior and is Non-Smoking and Stored In A Climate-Controlled Garage. Terraplane war eine Automarke der Hudson Motor Car Co. in Detroit und existierte von 1932 bis 1938. The new line was launched on July 21, 1932, with a promotional christening by Amelia Earhart . Highest horsepower to weight in 33, beat everthing on the road. The "big Essex" would have been the "regular" Essex (not Terraplane) and probably shared more body parts with the larger Hudson, than with the smaller Essex Terraplane. The Carter Two-Engine Car, All I Want For Christmas . The Terraplane was first introduced by Hudson in 1932 as an Essex model. The Terraplane was a car brand and model built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, between 1932 and 1938. The instrument panel of the 1932 Hudson and Essex automobiles featured the first use of " warning lights " instead of gauges. The fascinating history of American cars . The Terraplane name was used for both cars and trucks. NEEDS TIRES AS … Yet while all this was going on, there was another, more affordable make that made a splash in 1932: the new Essex-Terraplane. For 1934 the word "Essex" was dropped and the car became the Terraplane. Ive searched google to no end to try and find out what body style won the race. In 1915 the Sydney branch of Dalgety & Co. Ltd became the distributor of Hudson and Essex vehicles as well as other marques for New South Wales. Also a Model KT with a244 cu in (4.0 L) straight-8-cylinder was offered on the 113-inch wheelbase. The Terraplane Eight engines featured more efficient downdraft carburetion. The Hudson Motor Car Company made Hudson and other brand automobiles in Detroit, Michigan, from 1909 to 1954. Goodbye, Winter . But, despite the popular, inexpensive Essex and Essex-Terraplane (1932-38), the Great Depression mortally Hudson produced the Essex-Terraplane until 1934, afterwards the brand and models were known as Terraplane. With an Edlebrock Carb and Sanderson Headers, Paired With A 400 Automatic Transmission. In its maiden year, the car was branded as the Essex Terraplane; in 1933 the car became simply the Terraplane until 1936 when it was brought fully into the Hudson line-up. They were inexpensive, yet powerful vehicles that were used in both town and country. I met someone a few years back and they told me it was a roadster Essex, Hudson's affordable companion car, had a successful beginning, but by 1931, its competitors had left the marque gasping for air. Hudson didn’t just have genius marketing moves like these, it also had an outstanding product. Features: Engine Compartment Side Panels … DRIVEN TO ITS CURRENT LOCATION 10 YEARS AGO. 1933 Essex Terraplane 8 Hudson Vintage Classic: Gangster Car Hot Rod in Dade City, FL 1933 Essex Terraplane 8 Automobile by Hudson - Vintage Classic Dillinger Gangster car. ; wb: 113 in.) This vintage classic is shown in a Blue Saphire Exterior and is Non-Smoking and Stored In A Climate-Controlled Garage. . How cool is that? ONE OWNER LAST 60 YEARS. Essex Terraplanes set a plethora of speed records after the nameplate's 1932 debut, including a record run up Pikes Peak in the fall of '32. [11] In February 1934 Ruskins Body Works of West Melbourne secured the contract to build Hudson and Terraplane bodies for the whole of Australia. Advertisement. It achieved 0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds, a sensational time pre-war, and a top speed of 107 mph on the 3.3:1 rear axle. Get the best deals on Vintage and Classic Parts for Hudson Terraplane when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. For 1932 and 1933, the restyled cars were named Essex-Terraplane; from 1934 as Terraplane, until 1938 when the Terraplane was re-named the Hudson 112. In its maiden year, the car was branded as the Essex-Terraplane; in 1934 the car became simply the Terraplane. The four Standard models had less trim than the Pacemaker models, but shared the 113" wheelbase chassis and inline Six engine. $75.36. The Essex is generally credited with helping to make the fully enclosed automobile an affordable model for inexpensive automobiles. Sell My Classic/Exotic Car World's Largest Classic and Exotic Car Sales Company Please call us at (866) 383-1416 1932 Essex Terraplane For Sale ~ 1932 … … The Terraplane was a car brand and model built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, USA, between 1932 and 1938. 1932 - Amelia Earhart Launches Terraplane A big change came in 1932 for the low price range Hudson Essex models. . All common U.S. body styles were available. Sell My Classic/Exotic Car World's Largest Classic and Exotic Car Sales Company. There are 10 classic Hudson Terraplanes for sale today on ClassicCars.com. Template:List of Terraplane Models The Terraplane was a car brand and model built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan between 1932 and 1939. the brake line had a leak in it), the mechanical brakes would be used to stop the car. Welcome to the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club! $8.90 shipping. Founded in 1959 by Meritt Marks Welcome! 1932 Essex Terraplane 6 Extremly Rare for sale Current customer rating: (2.05) based on 674 votes CAR IS 100 PER CENT COMPLETE. Hudson Essex Terraplane Club Bob & Ramona Dittrich's 1932 Essex rumble-seat coupe Restored as close to original as possible. Very rare and hard to find. BEEN IN STORAGE SINCE 1963. Essex / Terraplane 1932 USA Super Six Terraplane Essex Super 6 Series E (6 cyl., 193.1 cu.in., 70 h.p. DRIVES OK. I absolutely love this unrestored 1934 Terraplane. : 1861 – 1954) – 5 Feb 1934", "MELBOURNE PLANT'S 30,000TH CAR. The Essex will now become the Essex Terraplane. You will be very impressed. Railton cars continued to be built on 1934 Hudson 8, and later Hudson 6- and 8-cylinder chassis through 1939. Fu lanciata per competere nel mercato delle auto economiche. [8] Price for a Terraplane in 1938 was about 900 dollars. Free shipping on many items ... 1933 Essex Terraplane 8 Emblem Badge Script & Mount Clip, Hudson for Collection. 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