Mystery Friday Foto #36 Solved: A 1948 Hudson- First in a New Mystery Foto Series
In a new mini- series of mystery photos, we are using photos and clues from the Reminisce book, 'Name That Car!'.
Examine the photos and clues below and identify;
- The year, make and model
The car in the book is a 1948 Hudson prototype pickup truck. A one-of-one prototype that never went into production. The vehicle was used by the factory for a few years as a part delivery vehicle.
- Who currently owns this car?
Howard Kroplick's business partner, Ian Zwerdling currently owns the vehicle which resides in Roslyn.
Comments (9)
Congrats to Al Prete, JeRita, Mark Schaier, hugh nutting, Denis Ryan, Steve Lucas, Bob Barauskas and Art Kleiner (Happy Birthday Art!) for identifying the Hudson.
Kudos to Art for the supporting documents.
Greg O.
The Car
The Clues
The car today (7/1/2025)
Comments
It’s a 1947 Hudson “Big Boy” pickup. I have no idea who owns it. To me it’s one of the most beautiful pickup trucks ever made.
Its a Hudson prototype I’m not sure what year but I’ve seen it at Old Westbury and it’s gorgeous
This 1948 Hudson pick-up prototype was owned by Howard’s business partner.
Hudson prototype pick up to replace the 1947 Big Boy 3/4 ton pick up. The step down pick up never went into production but several custom built clones have been built.
I believe it is a 1909 Vanderbilt Tucker Special with modern coachwork
I remember seeing it recently
Jerry
I believe the truck is a 1949 Hudson pickup prototype.
That’s a 1948 Hudson pickup truck prototype. I think the current owner is Charles Ruvolo.
The factory built Hudson prototype pick up on the on the new 1948 “Step-Down” mono-built body & chassis combination. It was used around the factory for many years and then sold to Lavigne Hudson on East Warren Ave in Detroit.
besides the Hudson factory and Lavigne, I am the 3rd owner since 1961. Hudson built pick-ups on a production basis from 1929-1947. the ‘46 & ‘47are still quite popular.
Owner: Charles Ruvolo, St. Clair Shores, Michigan
1948 Hudson Pick-up Prototype
Ian Zwerdling
Two ads promoting events featuring a Hudson pick-up prototype.