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    THE FIRST OWNER

    Feb 04, 2022 2 minutes

    The R-Type Continental featured here was purchased brand new by Leon Hudson, born to a wealthy family in 1906. We’re grateful to Simon Topman, owner and managing director of of J. Hudson & Co, manufacturer of the ACME whistle, for the following information:

    The Hudsons were fiercely proud

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