1953 Hudson Hornet 6
Beautifully restored by the late John Soneff as his last restoration project. Powered by the legendary 308ci / 170hp inline 6 cylinder engine with an optional Twin H power package
1954 Hudson Hornet Hollywood 2 door hardtop. Equiped with 308 cu. in. flathead 6 cylinder engine with dual 1 barrel carburetors, DualRange Hydromatic automatic transmission, 12 volt electrical system and racing manifold with dual exhausts. The car has very rare factory installed Novi air-conditioner which blows from the rear and is fully functional. Full mechanical rebuild with rebuilt engine,rebuilt transmission, and new wiring harness 3 years ago. Very stunning bright red paint with white top. Interior is is also red and white and in excellent condition. The car was featured in Hemmings Cars of the Fifties in October of 2008. The car was purchased in California and has resided only in California and Arizona and has always been garaged. It is a consistent trophy winner at car shows. Some parts included. This car is definitely one of a kind.
Furrow Auction Co. is pleased to be selling at Auction, the unique car collection of the late Sen. Howard Baker Jr. All vehicles are show quality and in running condition.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy.
1951 Hudson 6A5 Hornet Convertible, 308-6 cyl. Engine with Twin H Power Dealer-Installed Option, auto., rag top, maroon exterior, red leather interior, non factory blinkers installed, odo. 18,506.
1952 Hudson Hornet, I bought this car to experience the thrill of driving a Hudson Hornet. I heard so much about them over the years that I just had to own and drive one. But it had to be a certain one, one that I was exteemely attracted to. I searched all over the country for one and even joined the HET club to see and learn more about them. Finally, this one came up on the web. I now know what they mean when they say, seek and ye shall find. It took a while, but I got er done! Much money was spent to get everything right on this beauty. It sat for nine years in a garage and when I got the car home and started driving it around, It started to have common problems after a car sets to long but everything over time was repaired and this beauty runs excellent. Too many repairs to list. If interested please call me at (951) 850-5770. or email me @ (coololds88@yahoo.com) Dave
Good Solid 1951 Hudson Hornet. Nice straight body, all exterior trim installed.
This vehicle is in the realm of a "Drivable Dream". It has been maintained, with parts replaced as needed.
In my 8+ years of ownership, I have replaced the water pump, master brake cylinder, front end rebuild kit (king pins, tie rod ends, bushings), battery (6 volt positive ground) and installed a Pertronix electronic ignition.
This car runs and drives very nicely for a 64 year old car which has been lovingly maintained.
It has a 308 cubic inch flat head in-line 6 cylinder engine rated at 145HP and 257lb feet of torque. The wheelbase is 123" and total length is just over 208" with a weight of 3600 lbs. It has a factory 4 speed Hydramatic transmission.
The "step down" design is what made these Hudsons so fabulous with the low center of gravity and high torque flathead six. The body fits over the frame rails as opposed to siting on top of them. You step down over the frame rails to enter rather than stepping up to climb in. Parked next to other vehicles of the same vintage you can see the roof is a couple of inches lower and the windows are 11 inches in height. Folks often ask if the top has been chopped, but that is the way they came from the factory. The huge steering wheel provides leverage for the period "Armstrong" steering. I tell folks who have taken it for a drive to remember to steer early and steer often.
Accessories include twin spot lights, compass (think 1951 vintage GPS), visor, adjustable antenna, fog lights, head lamp shades, rear window blind, and the all important "passing eye" mirror. The passing eye allows you to see what is coming in the opposite lane should you get stuck behind a bus or hay wagon on a two lane road. Much safer than simply sticking your nose in the other lane.
This is a vehicle for the individual who wants to capture the feel and smell of the 1950's with a car that was top shelf in its time. The enormous back seat with huge fold down center armrest will have your passangers feeling like Miss Daisy.
Or maybe you are looking to live your own Jack Kerouac fantasy. Like Dean Moriarty said "That Hudson goes!" As recently as 2009 this car was driven 1800 miles in a single week to attend the 100th Anniversary of the Hudson Motor Car company in Detroit.
Documentation including receipts, owner's and shop manuals, Hudson advertising literature, period reviews and Hudson club glossy newletters included along with all trophies. (This isn't a "show car" but still seems to facinate folks at local shows.)
1957 Hudson Hornet Sedan For Sale or Trade. Exceptionally rare low production 1957 Hudson Hornet with factory continental kit. Engine rebuilt and new interior installed in 2012. New headliner, dash pad, repaired door panels, arm rests, windlace, new carpet, and new seat upholstery. Upholstery redone with original style Hudson "lollipop" silver gray fabric, custom made for us by SMS Auto Fabrics. Exterior upgrades in 2015 include repainted hood and rebuilt continental kit. Otherwise, chrome and trim are in good condition. The distinctive egg-crate grille is complete and in spectacular condition.
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