1927 Hupmobile A-1 Coupe

This 1927 Hupmobile A-1 coupe has been part of a collection for the last ten years and is reported to retain mostly original equipment aside from a cosmetic refurbishment which addressed the body and interior more than a decade ago. Items of note include a vinyl-topped cab, a hinged rear storage compartment, and color-matched 12-spoke wheels wrapped in Goodrich tires. Power comes from a 196ci flathead inline-six backed by a 3-speed manual column-shift transmission. This 1927 Hupmobile A-1 coupe is finished in two-tone green and black over a gray cloth interior and is offered on a duplicate Texas title in the owner's name.

Starting in 1908, the Hupmobile line of automobiles was produced by Robert Craig Hupp in Detroit for the Hupp Motor Company, after Hupp had gained industry experience working for R.E. Olds and Henry Ford. The body of this example is finished in green with a black vinyl top and black fenders. The compartment for the rumble seat currently serves as storage for luggage, and an additional storage compartment is accessed aft of the passenger side door. The “Hupp” name is displayed prominently on the single center-mount tail lamp and on the radiator grille.

This coupe’s 12-spoke wheels wear bright Hupp-branded center caps and green body-color paint, and are wrapped in Goodrich tires. Braking is handled by a Hupmobile-engineered “Steeldraulic” system.

Inside the cab, a reupholstered dark gray cloth bench seat with matching door panels is fitted, and wood trim is present atop the dash and window sills. An auxiliary switch panel is located to the left of the steering column, and a factory-installed plate at the base of the column identifies this Hupmobile as "Car No. A 60177."

A chrome-rimmed display with a glass cover at the center of the instrument panel conveys vehicle information with a ribbon-style speedometer, a fuel gauge, and more, while an additional aftermarket gauge has been mounted below. The five-digit mechanical odometer reads approximately 34k miles, but total chassis mileage is unknown.

The 196ci flathead inline-six was advertised as a high-compression engine and is housed within a center-hinged hood. Power is translated to the rear wheels through a 3-speed manual transmission.

This 1927 Hupmobile A-1 coupe is plated in Texas as a vintage vehicle and offered on a duplicate Texas title in the owner's name.