The official history of automobiles is littered with hundreds of companies once part of the market. Some were even major players. Hudson was one of the largest and most innovative American automakers before vanishing from the scene in 1957… more»
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Jan 11, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Highly Original: 1949 Hudson Commodore 4-Door Sedan
“The New Hudson. Now You’re Face To Face With Tomorrow!” That’s how Hudson described their radically restyled car in 1948 that set the automotive industry on its ear. As an old marketing and advertising guy, I get a kick… more»
Dec 13, 2024 • For Sale • 59 Comments
American Pickers Pickup: Rare 1947 Hudson Series 178
UPDATE – This 1947 Hudson Series 178 pickup is listed for sale again after it was featured in August of 2024 here on Barn Finds and had no takers. It’s now listed here on eBay in Bon Aqua, Tennessee… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Pre-AMC El Camino? 1951 Hudson Hornet
The Hornet was a full-size car initially built by the Hudson Motor Car Co. from 1951 to 1954, after which the company merged with Nash-Kelvinator to become American Motors. The early Hornets had a “step-down” design which means the… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Former Museum Car: 1940 Hudson Traveler
Hudson’s nameplate disappeared by 1957, so we tend to forget that the company invented numerous mechanical advancements now taken for granted, including the balanced crankshaft, dash warning lights, and dual brakes – a mechanical backup when hydraulic pedal travel… more»
Aug 23, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Paris Show Car! 1954 Hudson Italia #007
Looking to one-up Chevrolet’s Corvette, Hudson teamed up with Italian design house Carrozzeria Touring to produce 26 Hudson Italia coupes. This bare-metal 1954 Hudson Italia in Monterey, California came stateside from Sweden 25 years ago, according to the seller…. more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Old School Hot Rod: 1951 Hudson Pacemaker Club Coupe
It’s hard to believe that Pixar’s Cars franchise is almost 20 years old; the toys are still on the shelves and the Hudson brand is still more than a simple footnote in automotive history. Contrary to what people may… more»
Jul 24, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ever Seen One? 1947 Hudson Big Boy Pickup
Nash Motor Car Co. was one of the predecessors of American Motors. They merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form AMC. But 15 years before that, they built a pickup truck named the Big Boy which would be called… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare House Car Project: 1950 Hudson Camper
Hudson Motor Car Co. was one of the few independent automakers to last into the 1950s. They merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form American Motors and the nameplate would soon disappear. The seller’s car may be a 1950… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Museum Find: 1937 Hudson Pickup
Hudson was mainly known for their cars, but the company also made a unique line of “commercial cars”, such as a Utility Coupe and a very unusual Utility Coupe Pickup. It was a Hudson Utility Coupe passenger car with… more»
Jun 8, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored for 30 Years: 1954 Hudson Super-Jet
Hiding in this barn is a classic that has occupied the same spot for over thirty years. This 1954 Hudson Super-Jet is a relatively rare classic, and it needs love to return to its former glory. However, it appears… more»
May 16, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare 1938 Hudson Terraplane Pickup
Every time I hear the “Terraplane” name, an aviation theme comes to mind. But that’s only partially true as it was a product line of cars and trucks built by the Hudson Motor Car Co. from 1932 to 1938…. more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Revived After 45 Years: 1956 Hudson Hornet
The days of the Nash and Hudson brands were numbered when they joined forces in 1954 to form American Motors Corp. (AMC). Neither would field a car past the 1957 model year, which included the 1956 Hudson Hornet with… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
6,500-Mile Survivor: 1954 Hudson Jet
Attempting to remain competitive in the automobile business, Hudson Motor Car Co. developed and launched the compact Jet in 1953. However, the cost of bringing the little car to market left minimal capital for much else, so Hudson merged… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Best Looking Pickup? 1947 Hudson Big Boy
Hudson is said to have built around 30,000 commercial vehicles, including pickups, in its entire run of 48 years of making vehicles. That isn’t a lot, considering that was around one month of production for Chevrolet’s commercial vehicles during… more»
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Hot Diggity Dog! 1934 Hudson Terraplane
What in the Sam Hill is a “Terraplane”? Yeah, I know, it’s a Hudson model like this 1934 example that T.J. found for us. But what I really mean, generically speaking, what does that term mean? My guess is… more»
