1916 Hudson Series H Super Six
- Engine
- Super Six inline engine, built for long-distance reliability
- Colour
- Polished aluminum bodywork with bare aluminum engine cover
A 1916 Hudson built on an original Series H Super Six chassis and engine, constructed specifically for the Great American Race long-distance timed rally. The car was campaigned multiple times between 1997 and 2000 by the experienced team of Richard Burdick and Wayne Bell, claiming overall victory in the 2000 running from Boston to Sacramento. Its period Indianapolis-style coachwork features a boattail body, polished aluminum engine cover, exposed side exhaust, and a competition-spec rally timer dashboard.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$110,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownRichard L. Burdickpartial documentation
Burdick had the car constructed specifically for Great Race competition, driving it alongside navigator Wayne Bell. He also had a part-ownership stake in the Great Race event itself and served as an official for over two decades.
Competition
- 1997Great American RaceGreat Race 1997Driver: Richard L. Burdick
Burdick and navigator Wayne Bell competed together as a team; no finishing position noted for this year.
- 1998Great American RaceGreat Race 1998Driver: Richard L. Burdick
Burdick and Bell again entered as a team; no finishing position recorded for this year.
- 2000Great American RaceGreat Race 2000Driver: Richard L. Burdick1st overall
Route ran from Boston, Massachusetts to Sacramento, California; co-navigated by Wayne Bell.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuild
The engine was professionally rebuilt and prepared specifically for demanding long-distance driving use in the rally.
Reported as professionally built; timing of the work relative to the first 1997 entry is not specified.
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