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1940 – Hudson 4oT Traveler Six Utility Coupe

Chassis #	40-27746
Engine #	17169781
Body design	Utility Coupe
Color	Gunmetal Blue Poly
Hudson paint code	G ( DAL-10196 )
Date of first registration	1940
Registration mark in Ohio	R·1728·E
Registration mark in Indiana	477 119
Registration mark in Luxembourg	22227

Some history:

This Hudson Series 40T Traveler Six Utility Coupe was an intact original example when it was located in Ohio. It was complete with the optional sliding cargo drawer. A prior owner named John D. Lebold of Perrysburg, Ohio, had it fully restored with the frame off using many NOS (New Old Stock) parts including fenders and running boards. The original engine was frost-damaged, so a 1947-vintage unit was rebuilt by a Hudson specialist and installed.

In 1979, the car was awarded AACA Senior First Prize honors. The Hostetlers acquired the car from Mr. Lebold in February of 1992. More recently, the car was on loan to the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan.
This car has been offered in 2018 for sale by Worldwide Auctioneers. The event took place at the former Hostetler Hudson Auto Museum in Shipshewana, Indiana.

Quotes :

Quote by M. John D. Lebold:

Eldon,
Sorry I couldn’t talk longer when I called you last week. Enclosed are some pictures of my HO Utility coupe. As you can see, it was a total frame off restoration. I collected many difficult to find N.O.S. parts including fender and running boards.
I have many extra parts including N.O.S . engine and body trim parts. The car always is a real "crowd pleaser" and it has always run great. The engine was totally rebuilt by an outstanding Hudson mechanic!
I am in process of restoring a 37 Packard and I am short of space. I really have never thought of selling the car until you approached me at Hershey. Give me a call - I’m sure we can work something out.
John D. Lebold

Quote by M. Eldon Hostetler:

I saw his car at the Hershey Show where it was on display for a trophy - it had won several trophies before that show. It is a very unusual coupe in that it has a box in the trunk on rollers that can be pulled out. Hudson was the only company making this kind of coupe in 1940. This car was totally restored when we purchased it in 1992.

Official auction photos