Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

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Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by Tadpole » Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:04 am

Here we go again, heading to look at another machine, this time a 1913 Hupmobile Model 32 Runabout. Looking for anyone familiar with Hupmobile Model 32's and their potential needs. This one appears to have been restored, but it has a "mother-in-law" seat in back. Maybe it started life as a touring?


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Re: Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by TXGOAT2 » Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:29 am

There is a lot of early Hupmobile ad copy at www.oldcaradvertising.com A Model 32 roadster is described as a 2 passenger vehicle.

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Re: Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:13 pm

Thanks for including us in another adventure. I can't help with this one but remember one resurrected from the hills by a friend in the '60s. It was a basket case, and I didn't take pictures, but oh how fascinating it was at the time.
I look forward to your pictures and story.
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Re: Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by Tadpole » Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:15 pm

TXGOAT, thank you for that link, I liked seeing that ad! I haven't found any evidence for the in-law seat for Hupp 32's which is why I think it was converted later. Attached is a photo of the car, Dad said he thinks it's ugly and bug-eyed, he said the Edsel was ugly too but he still went with me to pick it up.

Rich, I always enjoy hearing your stories and imagining those adventures. Things like that inspire me to have my own adventures.
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Re: Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by TXGOAT2 » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:56 pm

The headlamps are certainly prominent, but that is often seeen in pre-1920 cars, including the high end ones. The Hupmobile advertising really went posh in the mid to late 1920s. I believe one color ad stated that the roadster was on the same wheelbase as the touring car.

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Re: Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by Tadpole » Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:37 pm

Hupmobile didn't work out, needed a few more things than I am currently ready to give it. I know it's next caretaker will be glad I didn't take it though. Tune in next week for "What Junk Did He Find Now?"

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Re: Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:44 pm

It was fun to think about and fun to see.
Maybe the next one. :D
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Re: Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by Tadpole » Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:12 pm

Rich, you jinxed it. I just found another Maxwell. Maybe I’ll haul it home so mine isn’t so lonely?

Regardless it’s fun to dream and share photos with you kind folks.
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Re: Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Jan 03, 2023 5:05 pm

What year Maxwell?
I love thinking about them. :)
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Re: Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by Tadpole » Tue Jan 03, 2023 5:07 pm

Another 1916, it’s near identical to yours and mine, a touring. Photo is from the 80’s, before my time.

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Re: Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:39 pm

"Near identical" Yes. A bit of trivia, the early radiator shells had a neck piece fixed to it. They must have decided it wasn't needed sometime later.
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Mine has it and are the photos with the red smudge. (Center)
The survival of the emblem is interesting too.
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Re: Help Wanted on a Hupmobile 32

Post by Tadpole » Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:07 pm

Rich, that is really interesting to know. That mustn’t have lasted long. What is your Maxwell’s serial number? Mine is 93978.

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