1934 Hupmobile 427-T Aerodynamic coupe, One absolutely stellar car that never gets talked about.

Today on what it’s like 1934 Hupmoblie Aerodynamic 427-T series coupe. Lots of ads in this one as well as information we take the tour we go over all the button switches and knobs and most importantly we find out what this car is like. Enjoy this super rare treat =)
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[@hot88s23]

Temptation Eyes, Grass Roots?

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah buddy congratulations you got it be sure to tune in tomorrow for discussion episode Friday finally.. =)

[@davidelack8809]

Old cars are the best safety be damned, style is everything!

[@What.its.like.]

These cars were class

[@joerodriguez3028]

Awesome 👍

[@ronkemperful]

Definitely a beautiful car with a Mercedes-like grill and the rounded lines. The dash also looks elegant and rich with trim. A very artistic car, one could imagine Picasso climbing out with his paint 🎨 brushes and canvas.

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree

[@samiam5557]

I'd say the Mercedes had Hupmobile like grill & rounded lines....

[@ronkemperful]

@@samiam5557 Perhaps the Hupmobile was the inspiration?

[@shaunw9270]

Such a stylish car , the attention to detail inside and out is just beautiful and the colour is the icing on the cake !

[@What.its.like.]

The color is awesome on this car =)

[@here_we_go_again2571]

For sure that shade of green with the black is fabulous!

[@frankskoda981]

Wow! What a great car! The restoration is insane

[@What.its.like.]

They do a great job at the restoration shop. They have an excellent Paint and body team

[@jack3inflesh]

Totally agree with you that this Hupp is definitely one of the most gorgeous cars of that era. Theres not a bad line anywhere on the car. Those integrated headlights were very ahead of their time. All the other details, including the tri front window, the hood handle/ornament match, the bumper mold covers, the beautiful interior, paint and chrome………..incredible! You do an excellent job showing all the little details. Thank you!!

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much it means a lot to me I’m glad you dig this channel =) this car might be one of the most underappreciated cars of all time

[@slicksnewonenow]

Every time I hear about Raymond Lowey, I remember growing up, thinking if I had the chance to be someone else, he'd be the person that I was most impressed with. He was a Genius.

[@briangode1381]

Why some parents want or would like to see there children mucho like them I will say I did want I like doing with a purpose in my life not just to earn millions of dinero I repeat I did it for environment reasons because I cared was always respectful to everyone no matter who is who wears what does what jobs please see my past remarks comments and enjoy yourselves it is later than we all realize

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

This is a beautiful car. Must have been expensive to tool-up for the compound curves with all those clever seams and rebates. Love the art-deco sunburst on the door cards! Quite surprised by the cost adjustment for today’s figures - that puts it in the relatively affordable sector. I’m with the Chrysler Airflow , because I’m a MOPAR guy. And ELO. 👍🏻 Gordon was one of my all time favourites - RIP Gordon !

[@rogersmith7396]

They did it with sheet metal, wooden forms and hammers. Workers were not paid much then.

[@josephgaviota]

I liked those "sunburst" in the doors, too.

[@What.its.like.]

One of my brothers favorite songs is if you could read my mind by Gordon Lightfoot. I was listening to it one day and he was like that song sounds amazing who is that and we do in deep on the Gordon Lightfoot rabbit hole. He has such a unique distinctive sound sounds like an old sailor almost. Singing sea shanties =)

[@jamespell8091]

Yes. The workmanship vrs. the price...Unreal

[@matskarlsson3219]

Outstanding looking lines on this wonderful 1934 Hupmobile. Not even Picasso could have done it better. Thanks Jay, this is KZbin at its best! 🙂

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much =)

[@dougb8490]

1939 Airflow, one of my favorite cars. Chicago.

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet =) choice

[@5610winston]

8:15 Loewy styled that hub cap ti catch daylight and to sparkle in motion.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome information

[@willgeary6086]

I'm a Hudson guy but out of all of the actually affordable cars of the era, design wise this was one of the best, unbelievably elegant almost looks like something that was something super premium.

[@DSP1968]

A beautiful example of a car few have seen, with excellent styling for the day. I enjoyed seeing it run. Just a few minor things to complete and she's ready for the road! Thank you for featuring it, Jay.

[@What.its.like.]

You bet.. this is going to be the go to automotive channel for the cars that don’t get talked about. Going to cover them all but I’m going to make a point to whenever I can do cars that are just off the beaten path they’re my favorite ones to do.

[@johnkufeldt3564]

You could likely do a large chapter about cars Raymond Loewy had a hand in design. He must have worked for all the big companies, not just automotive either. Keep up the unique content.

[@What.its.like.]

One day when the beast gets bigger I would love to do discussion episodes on all of the key players in the automotive industry like Raymond Lowey, Preston tucker, Alex triblus, dick Teague etc

[@alanolson6913]

Hupp along with so many other car manufacturers then, had to create vehicles with such style and taste to lure customers who were trying to hold tightly onto every dollar they had. It was the midst of a major depression, a massive dust bowl in the Midwest and rampant unemployment. My grandparents were in their 30’s in the 30’s raising a family in Kansas. No social programs to help you, banks failing, no food stamps. We can’t imagine living like that but millions did, and lived to tell about it.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for sharing all that information and insight really appreciate it

[@chrisebbesen5798]

No wonder he doesn't want to sell it the thing is a baby doll. Demure and sleek! RAYMOND LOWE WAS ONE HELL OF A STYLIST. THANK YOU FOR BEING THOROUGH AND STARTING UP THE CAR. She sounds like a porsche!

[@denislandry7577]

What a treat , well done Jay !

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this episode =)

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Neat. Your shows are freaking awesome ,man!

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this channel =)

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Everything on this car is a work of art! The shade of green and black paint is stunning! Thank you Jay

[@What.its.like.]

This is my favorite car from his personal collection sounds like nothing else =) glad you dig this episode

[@avp217]

I'd take the Hupp. Prettier than the Airflow if you like streamlined cars. Another winner from Loewy. That car is beautiful and after restoration is complete it will be priceless due to its rarity. As for music, Chicago over the other two bands. In my opinion, none of those bands sound similar. But yes, Rob Grill and Burton Cummings do have similar voices.

[@tigre7739]

This is one super cool looking coupe!! The sleek racy design is awesome! The open hood looks like Bat wings to me😊 . It wouldn't be easy passing this one up, but I would probably pick the Chrysler. I'd no doubt be listening to Boston 😎

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree I should’ve said something to that effect that the hood opens up like bat wings because it totally does, thank you so much for pointing that out

[@austinknowlton1783]

I honestly think you do some of the best and most though automobile videos on KZbin. I am 50 years old and grew up working on old cars. I know quite a bit about that subject, especially Mopars. You obviously do great research.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much it means a lot I really try, I personally love doing the cards that never got talked about because there’s a market for those cars too. I’m really into the orphan cars and cars that never really get talked about I have such a passion for those. I made it my mission to cover every single car that never got talked about to keep the information out there for anybody that wants it especially the younger generations. =)

[@1936Studebaker]

It was many years ahead of it's time with integrating the headlights into the hood pushing towards the 1940's styling, rad cap under the hood, you see a similar rear roof slope on the 1936 Chev Coupe and Studebaker Dictator Coupe. The rumble seat latch is awesome, I would love to incorporate that idea into a future build. The lines of the entire car are so elegant, this was a very well thought out vehicle for it's time.

[@What.its.like.]

I never saw a rumble seat latch there I was going to shut the rumble seat earlier but I wasn’t sure where the rumble seat latch was I should’ve shot it but I was afraid that it wouldn’t unlatch or something crazy like that and then it be my fault that The tumbler seat didn’t open

[@nealsidor1323]

Amazing style and that windshield definitely has that aircraft influence...

[@galaxieman1000]

For a young person you have incredible vision in recognizing all the details, so many today just don't see or even care about. Keep up the great work. I wonder how you are skilled at doing this. I am an old guy that appreciates this, we are going away. Keep it up!

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you I was honestly born to late, I love design lots to love about the classics. =) glad you dig this channel

[@byronbuck1762]

Gorgeous. Immaculate restoration. How could you not drive this?

[@What.its.like.]

This was part of a private collection and it was pouring down rain =( might come back and drive this year huge maybe tho I would have to ask the owner

[@gordonwelcher9598]

Such a beautiful smoothly designed body. The curves, the lines this is a work of art. I wish they would make something like this today. Unbelievable.

[@What.its.like.]

I 100% agree with you I wish they would make a car that sounded as good too..

[@argus1393]

Raymond Lowey design. Mr Lowey also designed the body of the iconic GG1 locomotive. Like this beauty the GG1 still looks God today.

[@What.its.like.]

Ramen Louis had his hand in just about everything he went to go work for the railway right after Hupmoblie c1937 then went to studebaker

[@stephenholland5930]

What a beautiful car - especially loved the colour. Thanks for showing us these rare cars, Jay.

[@What.its.like.]

You bet, I love showing the cars that don’t often get talked about This car is stunning in person they made the coupe in short wheelbase as well all of the added space was added to the front just before the cabin

[@michealcorbin6095]

What a sweet looking car,I didn't even know they were still making cars in the mid 30s

[@What.its.like.]

They went until about 1940 with a new body style every two years 39 is super rare but there are some 40s and some 41s that were 39s titled as 41s. This is my favorite car in John’s collection it’s just so cool looking doesn’t look like anything else

[@neildickson5394]

Hupp...and ELO. That windshield sure predicted the 50's wrap around. This would have been small and very sporty for 1934, tho it's large by today's standards. Raymond Lowery sure designed advanced cars. I now see where he got the 63 Studebaker Avanti package shelf pass thru.

[@What.its.like.]

Great choices the more I look at the windshield the more I’m like yeah that was a precursor to what followed in the 50s wraparound windshield style totally agree

[@paulerickson1906]

It's shape reminds me of the Talbot Lago coupe of 1937. Really nice flowing lines. Beautifully restored.

[@What.its.like.]

I can definitely see that resemblance one day I want to feature a Talbot lago They did an absolutely amazing job restoring this car they built this car from the ground up just like all the cars (most) in johns collection

[@asteverino8569]

Now my dream car. Didn't really have one before. The ultra 30's deco, cartoon car. So many shapes and lines. Thanks.

[@What.its.like.]

I love that car that’s the only hup I’ve seen from that era

[@NeedtoSpeak]

I love parts of the design, but combined I’m not so enthusiastic…..BUT I have always loved the name Hupmobile!

[@IDPhotoMan]

The most interesting thing about this car is the built-in headlights, where before they were self contained.

[@jamespell8091]

Say you are in a small town and you had budgeted money's for a car. Unless a dealer is near by one would never know of it's existence outside a Sears Roebuck catalog. Beautiful car. I remember these in Hemming's in the 70's and 80's. Not so much the coupe but the name.Again...Beautiful car !

[@alvincash3230]

I very much enjoy your videos. You treat each car so respectfully & in context with its time.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you I really try and Approach it that way like you can’t compare a 30s car to a car now approach it that way like you can’t compare a 30s car to a car made now that’s unfair to both cars involved =)

[@josephconsoli4128]

I absolutely love the aerodynamic Hupmobile coupes. One of my all-time favorite classic cars.

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree =)

[@JefferyHall-ct2tr]

Hi Jay!: THANKS for showcasing a make that, unfortunately is little known today. And it's a shame! The Aerodynamic coupe is just BEAUTIFUL, and that design is also one of my faves. Interestingly, the brass era Hupp you showed earlier was known as the "Bulldog" Hupp. My dearly departed Daddy told me that his foot was once run over (in the 1920''s) but was not injured! Another interesting "streamlined design" from the 1930's were the Graham offerings. WYR #1; That Chrysler is tempting, but. . HUPMOBILE BABY! #2; Chicago, always liked them!!

[@What.its.like.]

Great choices I wanna find a Chrysler airflow like nobody’s business but I want to be able to drive it because that is a car that I really want to own one day and I would love to know what it drives like.. =)

[@JafoSalyer]

Moody Blues: I'm Just A Singer In A Rock-N-Roll Band.

[@What.its.like.]

Good guess but it was temptation eyes by the grass roots

[@csrollyson]

truly stunning car, and duly appreciated by host, thank you. this is the era in which carmaking retained an artisanal element. Thank you

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this episode =)

[@rda188]

My brother had a Hupmobile that was made especially for the PARIS auto Show, he traded a 1932 Chrysler Imperial for the Hupmobile and the farmer also threw in a Harley Davidson motorcycle with the trade.

[@What.its.like.]

Wow great story thank you so much for sharing those memories =)

[@Mercmad]

3 coupes from the late 30's are amongst my favorite cars, this Hup,the 37 Studebaker coupe and the 39 Ford deluxe coupe.

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet 39 Ford is a nice looking car as well I love the 37 coupe express which is based on the car is my favorite pick up truck of all time

[@Radiowild]

Nice paintwork and color combination. Your scenarios leave me these choices - The Hupmobile and ELO. Nice that the owner let you fire it up and look things over!

[@What.its.like.]

This is my favorite car from his personal collection.. he has a lot of really cool muscle cars like that 69 wing car that was right next to it I’m gonna go back and do that car..

[@RomanAlexander1]

❤......one of your best yet. Absolutely beautiful car. The triple windscreen and the access to the jump seat mechanism are utterly charming, as is the whole car. Just gorgeous.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you glad you dig this episode =) this is my favorite car from that collection

[@rcyo-yo447]

Beautiful! I have never heard of these before. Thanks for sharing.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for watching

[@bparksiii6171]

Great find and in my favorite color. Never seen a 34 Hupp coupe before, only sedans, neat windshield like a Brockway truck, and faired in lights. !st scenario I go with the Hupp, song group always liked Chicago , listened to them a lot in the 70's, my favorite song 25 or 6-2-4, we played that in the high school band back in the day.

[@rogersmith7396]

Every band in the world played it at every outing. It would make you insane.

[@What.its.like.]

25 or 6 to 4 was one of my friends favorite songs any time did that would come on who pretend to play air trumpet just for laughs =) I went to a car show last year where there was a live band and they played I’m a Man by Chicago and it actually sounded like them but it sounded a little bit more modern but it was epic. I wish I could’ve recorded that.

[@oscarblom4885]

I enjoyed this video and information. Thank you for sharing

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this video I wish I could find more specs on these cars

[@beatglauser9444]

I must admit that I did not know how this car looked before I saw this video: It is one of the most beautfiful, harmonical and thought through designs I ever saw. And believe me I have seen MANY cars. Loewy was known to me as the designer of the Studebaker Avanti. In my opinion the Avanti was really hideously ugly. But hats up to a designer who could draw this Beauty!

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree, this is one of my favorite mind 30s designs looks modern fir the time period

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool, my GrandMothers friend she talked on the phone with in the 1990's had one. He lived in Atlanta.🥰

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet =)

[@ROXSTARCorvette4371]

I'll take the Hupmobile over the other cars. Very advanced looking car. Great video Jay.

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this video =) Great choices

[@redjeeper943]

My brother owns a 34 Hupmobile 3 window coupe. Spent nearly 3 years restoring.

[@What.its.like.]

That’s awesome, I’d love to own a hupp one day 35 is my favorite year =) Just curious were are you located I’d love to feature that car if it’s original or close to original =) I’m in western Pennsylvania

[@redjeeper943]

Opposite side of the US. Washington State.

[@What.its.like.]

Bummer

[@chrisebbesen5798]

Nicely done! Thank you, excellant we'll done looking forward to more.

[@What.its.like.]

This is one of my favorite 30s cars of all time the engine sounds like nothing else.. It honestly Sounds like a fighter plane when it’s starting up

[@victorcontreras9138]

Chicago! My car pick is the Hupmobil. What a beautiful, unique car⚠️ I especially liked the creases that added class to the body style👍

[@What.its.like.]

Hupmoblie made some stellar cars =) hopefully get to do more next year

[@retrobilly1719]

Boston ,I’d say the Hut Really awesome Car,Great you are covered the 30’s very Beautiful Cars I think the straight 8’s drove very smooth and as you said ,Beautiful sound too

[@What.its.like.]

This thing sounded like a fighter plane coming to life I would’ve loved to hear it go down the road it was pouring down rain that is one of the best sounding straight eights in my opinion packard does not sound like that Chrysler airflow doesn’t sound like that..

[@austinevplab7167]

I really like your review of designs, shapes, colors. Sets you apart. Great job!

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much it means a lot =)

[@chuckz8053]

Thanks, good work young man.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you glad you dig this episode =)

[@vincentbasso4903]

Kudos for featuring a marque that is rarely seen. I've only seen one at the America on Wheels museum in PA. It was on loan and is own by Paul Tutuel Jr of American Chopper fame.

[@What.its.like.]

That’s what we do on this channel talk about the lost and forgotten classics I want to see these cars on the road.. =)

[@rogersmith7396]

Lowey knew his shit. Far better than Harley Earl.

[@johnhennery8820]

Thank you sharing this with us I think it's a butiful car

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for watching I’m glad you enjoyed this episode =)

[@Frank-sf1wh]

That car has a lot going on as far as lines. I like it!

[@What.its.like.]

All super tasteful =)

[@fidobite3798]

I'm gonna go with Boston for my musical choice... follow it with a little ELO and then finish with Chicago brass! Love them all! Beautiful car and good down-to-earth coverage in the video. Great to hear it run!

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this episode I’m with you I love all those bands =)

[@ChrisBullington]

Many years ago I bought a slushcast miniature car from an antique show. From the cowl forward it is very close to a 1934 Hupp (even incorporating the three-piece windshield). The rear of the car, however, looks more like one of Paul Jaray's exercises in streamlining: a fastback roof and a louvered rear window. This model sent me in search of mid 1930's Huppmobiles (including the impeccably restored, gorgeous coupe featured herein). Thank you for sharing.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome =)

[@mr50sagain55]

Great video Jay!...Truly lives up to the orphan car channel mission!!...Fascinated by the Raymond Loewy Hupmoblie design!!!

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this episode =) unfortunately this is a car that’s getting forgotten because nobody third information is really hard to find and I’m hoping this channel inspires people that there’s so many cars out there besides Mustang Corvette Firebird those cars are cool too but they can’t even touch this Hupmoblie in coolness

[@luisvelasco316]

Coincidentally, "Temptation Eyes" has been my earworm for the last several days, so thanks for reinforcing that! I've heard of Huppmobiles but never run across any at shows or auctions. Beautiful details in the lines and phenomenal paint work on this example; kudos to the restorer. I'll pick this car versus the other two. I love ELO, but would have gone with Kansas as the 3rd band here to preserve the geographical nomenclature and the time period. But thank God you didn't choose the Bay City Rollers to do that! Maybe Orleans or Atlanta Rhythm Section?

[@What.its.like.]

I love that part of that song actually the grass roots in general they are great overlooked band =)

[@matthewhawkins1472]

Beautiful car that I don’t remember seeing before. I remember the Hup name but had no idea how beautiful and well crafted they were. I would be thrilled to have this or the airflow. And cruising to ELO would be the bee’s knees lol

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome =) these cars are awesome but I guess the survival rate isn’t that high which is a bummer

[@chuckkottke]

A beautiful car, an Art Deco masterpiece. Thanks for showcasing the 1934 Hupmobile! When I was young and foolish, i went treasure hunting on an old abandoned farm that had a hupmobile on it, but all that was left were the fenders, and they were ftom a much older hupmobile from the 20's. Looking in old car pictures i always though the Hupmobiles ftom the 30's had beautiful bodies, and your showcase definitely shows the elegant design that makes a hupmobile body flow like water !! 💦 🌊

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree =) glad you dig this episode

[@chuckkottke]

@@What.its.like. Thanks and I'm looking forward to seeing many more!!

[@ronwood1631]

detail, detail, detail,,,,Lowey had it in spades,,,,gorgeous car

[@What.its.like.]

And a super underrated car as well

[@ronwood1631]

@@What.its.like. I thought the 34 ford was nice,this hupp blows it away

[@jeremiahboria4512]

1:20 Love the mini 1959 ford fairlane/galaxie on the poster

[@vikingstorm885]

Great car, great episode as usual.

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig =)

[@michaelabernathy7013]

Totally agree Jay. My favorite Coupe design of the era. Another favorite is the Graham sedan shown in the background on a few of your still pics. Interesting too is Hupp and Graham used the Cord 812 body dies to create their swan song automobiles, the Hupp Skylark and Graham Hollywood. Agree with you too on the interior trim. Sure looks like real wood. Looks like scarf joints were used in a few places. Boston forever!

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this episode I left out the whole ending part I figured I’d tell that story whenever we find a skylark to cover =) that was one thing about that story that I just didn’t get they sold off all of their assets including their factory and then wanted to build more cars it just didn’t make sense

[@jimciancio9005]

Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous!!!!!! That's one curvaceous and beautiful colored car! Has the Willys / Ford / Chevrolet / Dodge/Plymouth Body lines, curvatures and styling! BTW its a perfect color choice for such a vehicle, very vibrant yet not gouty, which is easily done with different shades of greens! Looks like a crisp 💯0 dollar bill cruising down the road! Wow! That's a awesome lookin car! I'd actually consider one of these next to say my favorite of this era, the Dodge or Plymouth business coupes of the mid 30s! Tubbed out and done right they can look stellar..... of course a upgraded drive train like a modern day fuel injected (hemi) and a manual transmission would make it one sweet ride with AC of course too lol. But definitely would Not cut up a original Hupmobile for something like this, but a dodge, ford or chevy, why the hell not? LOL They're not very rare, unlike this beautiful piece of automotive engineering! Art! Is really what they are, anything predominantly produced between the 30s and late 50s, then it seems like everything else was also getting cheaper in manufacturing procedures, it wasn't long before the auto industry was to follow suit! Since then its all about the bottom lines and profit margins all determined by the accountants working for these companies! No longer about the quality or design or styling, ect.... the end of the day, the accountants make the final calls on the overall outcomes of vehicles since the early 60s and it definitely shows up! Because come the 1970s and 80s and 90s and today! Theres no surprises left being they'll never build something with so much integrity and overkill, with so much style again! Because profits take place of all other importance in their eyes!

[@What.its.like.]

I totally agree these are really cool I really want one and they sound like nothing else

[@charlesdalton985]

There’s a lot to unpack here - belay that - there’s a lot of digging to do here. The front reminds me of the mid-forties to fifties Mercedes, as if they copied this design. I too saw the VW in the back, pre-dating the Beetle. That engine packed a lot of punch for the day and sounded incredible. One of my uncles owned a full sized Hupp, it seemed to be a cross between an automobile and an armored personnel carrier - I believe it was a 35 or so. Loewy was a genius - but I can only imagine how this design stressed the manufacturing capabilities of the time. Thank you as always! ~ Chuck. PS - choices - 1934 Nash and ELO (for sentimental reasons). PPS - you’re right, I can’t unsee it. 😂

[@What.its.like.]

I love the theatrics of that engine starting, it was funny because Kevin was cranking and cranking it and Craig in it and it would not start and he was like Jay what’s my problem and I said did you put an electric fuel pump on the car and he said I did and then he switched the electric fuel pump on asked me if the bowl was leaking and it fired right up. I wish we could’ve drove this but it rained for the last week and a half it’s pretty wet maybe huge maybe you could go back and try to set something up with driving that car it does not leave the building very often.

[@JafoSalyer]

AMAZING, Hupp styling was 3-4 years ahead of the times. Their '34 looks more like a '37-38 Ford or even Willys coupes.

[@What.its.like.]

I totally agree =) it stinks that they didn’t sell more I feel like if they advertise better and got their product out it was a very nice looking car for back in the day

[@retrobilly1719]

Absolutely and a liking for sea songs

[@seed_drill7135]

Want to know something even weirder? The Guess Who and The Grass Roots had different lead singers on their first hits. In fact, with the Grass Roots it was a completely different lineup all together. Of course, everyone knows that the guitarist from their most popular lineup was Creed Bratton from the office.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome I didn’t know that. I’ll have to make that as a ending part or something about what I meant

[@billolsen4360]

That car'd really be stunning painted black. Loewy gave this is best effort. Grille looks Mercedeslike. 3:05 Is the "Jay" series always the best buy from any manufacturer? Duesenberg, Pontiac Grand Prix, etc? 15:49 Those gauges are beauties! WYR: -1- The Nash Advanced -2- Chicago.

[@What.its.like.]

Great choices I don’t know I like this color this two-tone color or if it was a canary yellow over black that would look really super sharp as well.

[@billolsen4360]

@@What.its.like. Yeah, it's screaming for Canary over Black now that you mention it.

[@johnboydTx]

The Nash only because of the windshield 😊 Another great episode 😉👏👏

[@What.its.like.]

I never knew that that Nash existed I need to find one.. that is such a nice looking car that I never knew existed Glad you dig this episode =)

[@user-en9zo2ol4z]

Jay, what a beautiful car. The name put me off initially, what ever that means. Now you gave my full attention man. The close up of the front was intriguing, with the split bumper and the grill reminding me of a 60s Mercedes. 1. Hup. 2. Nash. 3. Chicago.

[@What.its.like.]

Great choices It does look a lot like Mercedes-Benz which is crazy because I’m not a huge fan of Mercedes Benz but I love this car =)

[@user-en9zo2ol4z]

@@What.its.like. I agree. Mercedes turned into a company of bean counters, and they ditched their engineers years ago. The least reliable and most poorly engineered vehicles from Germany now. From all accounts only BMW is still living up to its name.

[@middleclassretiree]

Thanks jay I’ll take the hupmobile and listen to Boston while cruising it

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome =) choices

[@BitchinSpectre]

The guess who had multiple lead singers.

[@Colin.Smith.Pianist]

I had no idea Hup was so forward thinking in design. Chrysler obv had a good thing going; smokth fully integrated headlights weren't a thing until 1937 for Ford, and 1941 for Chevy!

[@captaccordion]

Hi Jay. Indeed it's amazing styling, for the most part belonging in 1936 rather than 1934. Thanks for the look. On the coil recessed into the firewall, it was an anti hotwiring/theft feature. It's got a modern coil now, but the original would have had it's negative wire coming out the 'bottom' of the coil, running through an armoured cable to the ignition switch. On the panel in the centre of the roof, the usual reason is that carmakers lacked the capacity to press panels above a certain size until the mid 30's, after which all steel tops became the norm and were sometimes referred to as turret tops. On the rear bodywork accommodating and enclosing the spare tyre, that was a more common thing in Britain and Europe in the 30's and 40's. It probably ought not be referred to as a continental kit, which copies the 1940 and later Lincoln Continentals. Cheers.

[@captaccordion]

I probably should have called it an absence of panel in the centre of the roof!

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for the correction as well as insight really appreciate it =)

[@8176morgan]

The 1934 Aerodynamic coupe was a great looking and innovative design, but Hupp had another ace up its sleeve when four years later they introducted the newly designed "Step Up With Hupp" & "Finest For '38", six and eight cylinder sedan. It's eight cylinder car had a wheel base of 125" with 120 hp and could hit 85mph. It was definitely a better deal than the '38 Hudson custom eight. Unfortunatley, 1938 was a recession year and the company only sold around 850 cars that year. The same model was offered again the following year with slightly better sales of around 1200 for the two models, and then came their last gasp with the Sylark the following year which did much worse at only 319 models and over a million dollars invested in the project. Perhaps someday in the not too distant future you might want to do a What's It Like feature on the stylish 1938 Hupmobile.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for sharing that information =) I hope to cover more hups in the future as well as have different models and body styles I would love to find a skylark.. =) Glad you dig this episode

[@markward6076]

That Hup could not have looked that good when it was brand new, I'd say better than new.

[@What.its.like.]

I don’t think the paint job is 100% stock I don’t think that they two toned them like that

[@soldtobediers]

21:10 Much like a Fighter Prop start. With the 3 band's similarities - Zappa's coined phrase shot strong to mind... ''It's not so much what happens as to when it happens!'' Lightfoot & Quint - Yes! But Quint & the young Norman on Fury too.

[@What.its.like.]

I was going to say it sounds like a small fighter plane starting I love how theatrical it was =)

[@hcombs0104]

I love this car. So much detail yet not overdone. I like how the headlights are interconnected with the grille. But I wonder why the roof is not solid? Anyway I would choose the '34 Hupmobile. And I guess I'd go with ELO.

[@What.its.like.]

Great choices =) This is my favorite car from Johns personal collection

[@Ogsonofgroo]

Boston cranked up in the Nash at 80 down the highway:)

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices =)

[@johnphilips3416]

super,i want all 3 cars

[@What.its.like.]

Me too I never even knew that Nash existed what a great looking car and dash I got a find one to do.

[@TheMarilyn1969monroe]

ELO, their greatest hit , btw i have a classic Plymouth Fury 1957 , it floats on the highway’s

[@What.its.like.]

Where are you located? 57 fury is a stellar car =)

[@TexRenner]

Artillery is like cannons; artillery wheels. Pretty car.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for that That’s a word a struggle with

[@TexRenner]

@@What.its.like. I enjoy your videos. Keep'm coming!

[@fernandobarajas3157]

I've scene a few videos of guys making the "wood grain" like the one on this car. They do everything by hand and some stencils.

[@What.its.like.]

I’m pretty sure this was real wood..

[@tedium37]

I never seen one of these. Beautiful car! You'd really have been upset buying a '33 then this complete leap forward came out. Oh well, I'm guessing there were bigger problems around that time.

[@friguy4444]

So sad that Hupp went out of business. You've made the band choices IMPOSSIBLE LOL! They are ALL the bands I would be listening to and then add CHEAP TRICK!! YEA! As for the three cars they ALL have such beautiful characteristics and lines. The Hupp is SO amazingly cool! But the others have Kitsch! And Beauty with uniqueness!

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree =)

[@jamesgudgeon4868]

Jay that was A great sounding Engine 😊 21:55

[@What.its.like.]

One of the best sounding straight eights I’ve ever heard

[@agostinodibella9939]

I wonder how many people fell trying to get into and out of those rumble seats Jay. It looks tricky getting in there. I like ELO

[@What.its.like.]

I want to get in one.. one day I’ve never been in the rumble seat

[@seed_drill7135]

Had the opportunity to buy a '38 Huppmobile. Sadly, space and finances did not cooperate. It was a definite "driver" class car. The dealership said it was their 3rd time selling the same car!

[@What.its.like.]

That’s crazy I want to compare a cord to a Hollywood one day it’s just finding both of those cars in the same spot

[@seed_drill7135]

@@What.its.like. You're in Pennsylvania, come to the AACA national meet at Hershey this October. There's usually at least one Hollywood or Skylark there and always a couple of Cords.

[@What.its.like.]

I definitely plan on going to that this year. I might try to go all three days I don’t know we’ll have to see but if you’re there definitely like running into people that watch the channel I think it’s super cool. =) I just love hanging out with car people in general are just talking cars it’s one of my favorite things to do.

[@josephgaviota]

WYR #2: Boston or ELO. For driving, definitely Boston. NOT a Chicago fan, although I know many are. TMI: I've driven my old Mustang many a mile with the Boston 8-Track playing.

[@What.its.like.]

That’s awesome =) great choices

[@ronreyes9910]

Growing up in the Cleveland area, I've heard quite a lot about Huppmobiles from the old-timers including my best friend's dad who's family had one back in the 40's on their farm. (Was a 20's model Hupp) This would have been an expensive car in it's day so I'm sure very few were produced since this was the middle of the depression. Considering the new V8 Ford was 85hp, this also would have been quite fast for it's time.

[@What.its.like.]

I love the styling of this car and I absolutely love the sound of that engine there is another straight eight that I’ve heard in person that sounds anything like it. It almost sounds like a fighter plane starting

[@johnhennery8820]

That's a great candidate for a big block trans plant

[@What.its.like.]

That would be a sin