1937 Hupmobile Coupe, 618-G 🇺🇸

By 1936, the damage done to the Hupp Motorcar company by stock manipulator Archie Andrews was looking fatal. Yet, management continued to be optimistic. The company sold 3 of its manufacturing plants and some other real estate.   Archie Andrews' attempt to gain control finally ended when he exhausted all appeals and his 33 year membership in the Chicago Stock Exchange was terminated for his violation of the Exchange constitution.

A host of new improvements were planned for the 1936 cars, including  improved hydraulic brakes, new windshields with better visibility, better carburetors, and a more comprehensive  list of optional accessories. Production of the 1935 cars continued into ‘36 until the new aerodynamic cars, the model 618-G and 621-N were ready to go.

The glimmer of hope for Hupp’s revival was finally dashed in mid-year 1936 when the company, now nearly out of operating funds, unable to borrow and with nothing left to sell, was unable to meet payroll. The hope of salvation came in early 1937 when company President Thomas Bradley convinced shareholders to take a reduction in stock par value and issue new shares. This provided the cash strapped company with $2,500,000 and allowed for final design details and commitments to produce 1938 cars. 

The cash infusion also allowed the company to restart production in July 1937 to use up all the remaining stocks of parts from 1936. Consequently, 1937 Hupmobiles are just rare continuations of 1936 cars. Many sources will not even acknowledge that any 1937 Hupmobiles were produced.