In 1935 Hudson offered 2 series of  Hudsons, a 6 cylinder  Series GH, or Hudson Big Six, on 116  w.b. chassis, & the Hudson Eight on a 117" w.b. chassis.  On the 117" w.b. 2 different trim levels were offered, the less expensive Special Eight "HT" and the upscale Deluxe Eight "HU".  For the more affluent Hudson buyers there were several sedans offered on longer 124" wheelbases.

Hudson offered several mechanical innovations & options in 1935 including
Electric Hand, a precursor of the auto. transmission, that used a selector switch on the steering column to change gears by use of vacuum.   The "coffin-nose" Cords of 1936-7  used this same system.   This would be the last year Hudson used mechanical brakes, but made a big improvement with a device to better equalize the cable brake system.  Another interesting option  was Axle-Flex front suspension.  On both Terraplanes,  Hudson 6's, & 8's high compression heads were available.  Radios had been offered by the factory beginning in '34.  In '35 you could also get trim options such as whitewall tires,  "wheel shields" (fender skirts), and front fender lights. Hudson decided to launch a big performance campaign to  boost sales. At Daytona Beach, Fla. in Feb. &  at Muroc Dry Lake in Calif. in April, using '35 H8 sedans, about 40 new records for top speed, endurance, & acceleration were set.

The '35 H8 Deluxe convertible pictured would have cost $995 with rumble seat & would weigh in at about 2800 lbs. dry weight.  The owner has put on a number of factory & period accessories inc. an Edmonds dual intake manifold.