Nice overview, even a tip to Tatra T87

50C8DAN
50C8DAN Senior Contributor
in HUDSON
https://ateupwithmotor.com/model-histories/step-down-hudsons/?cookie-state-change=1527816981067

I did not know the Tatra was an influence on the stepdown design! Who knew???

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  • Lance
    Lance Member
    Dan, Not only the Tatra T 87 but also the Citroen Traction Avant was an influence..   Spring had several of these cars purchased and brought back to Detroit prior to WW2 for study . Had them hidden in the top floors of the Engineering section.   The actual stepdown design was about complete by 1943. 
  • bob ward
    bob ward Senior Contributor
    Thanks Ken, that is fascinating.
  • super651
    super651 Senior Contributor
    That is a very well built Engine Ken. I have seen them on the road before but never knew what the engine looked liked .  Thanks Ken very much. PAL  RUDY B.
    The Turbo. 46 Hudson MAN.
  • GrimGreaser
    GrimGreaser Senior Contributor
    Ah, "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive"... That brings back some memories...  

    What would every peice of a Stepdown look like...


  • SwampyMeadows
    SwampyMeadows Member
    Speaking of Tatras, check out this OHC V-8 T 87 that is up for auction:

    https://bringatrailer.com/2018/06/08/rear-mounted-magnesium-ohc-v8-1950-tatra-t87/

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