Since the start of the 1950s, the list of car manufacturers that have disappeared into the dusty pages of history is as long as your arm. Some succumbed to shocking mismanagement, while others fell to economic rationalism. A third… more»
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Dec 30, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
First In NASCAR: 1954 Hudson Hornet Garage Find
Hudson Motor Car Co. was the first automobile manufacturer to get involved in stock car racing when NASCAR was formed. The Hornet model dominated the sport in the early-1950s when drivers actually raced stock cars and won a bunch… more»
Dec 24, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Early Subcompacts: Trio of Metropolitans
The Nash Metropolitan was a small, American car built in England from 1953-61. While being sold as a Nash, it also was peddled as a Hudson after Nash and Hudson merged to form American Motors. And later it was… more»
Nov 30, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Brass Era Beauty: 1915 Hudson Six-40
The first few decades of the 20th century were an exciting time in the motoring world, especially in America. While the story we learn in school tends to focus on the ubiquitous Ford Model T, there were a host… more»
Oct 24, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Western Wasp: 1951 Hudson Hornet
The Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit has roots going all the way back to 1909, and in 1954 they merged with Nash-Kelvinator to form American Motors Corporation. Although AMC re-introduced the Hornet name in 1970, the first generation… more»
Oct 23, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1951 Hudson Pacemaker
The idea of stepping down into a car is somewhat foreign to vehicle buyers today for the most part, as most people are now driving big 4×4 pickups and SUVs which they have to step up into. It wasn’t… more»
Sep 28, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Solid Project: 1954 Hudson Hornet Special Club Coupe
While it is often said that racing improves the breed, sometimes on-track success doesn’t translate to sales on the showroom floor. Such was the case with the Hudson Hornet. Despite dominating stock car racing in the first few years… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Cheap Collection: Nash and Hudson Metropolitan
When it comes to affordable project cars, they don’t come much cheaper than this collection of Nash (and Hudson) Metropolitans. Built in Britain, the car remained on sale between 1954 and 1962. By the standards of today, the Metropolitan… more»
Aug 7, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
No Reserve: 1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham
Stunning. There’s probably no better word to describe this 1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham. Not only does every aspect of this classic present superbly, but it is a model that the company built in very limited numbers. This vehicle… more»
Jul 17, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
3 for 1: Trio of Metropolitans
The Metropolitan was a small economy car, a subcompact before the term was even invented. It was built in England for American Motors between 1953-61. Early editions would be badged as both Nash and Hudson automobiles and later as… more»
Jul 8, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
On the Road: 1949 Hudson Commodore 8 Coupe
It’s hard not to wonder at the fate of Hudson Motors, an innovative company that seemed to have so much going for it during the postwar years. Here we have an example of that innovation, produced only eight years… more»
Dec 27, 2020 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Stealth Fighter: 1954 Hudson Super Jet
Looking almost like an undercover law enforcement car, this stealth-looking 1954 Hudson Super Jet is one interesting and understated ride. It almost looks like a Soviet car to me – a plain black sedan with black wall tires and… more»
Nov 21, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
All Original Driver: 1937 Terraplane Brougham
With the world mired in the depths of The Great Depression, it would take a brave automobile manufacturer to introduce a completely new model to the market. Hudson was a company that was renowned for its bravery, and they… more»
Sep 21, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1947 Hudson Pickup With Bullet Holes!
The stories this old Hudson could tell! This 1947 Hudson pickup was pulled from the New Mexico desert where it obviously spent quite a bit of time exposed to the elements. It also features a slew of bullet holes… more»
May 14, 2020 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Third Time’s The Charm? 1937 Hudson Terraplane
I had just started to write this Hudson up that recently showed up here on eBay. As I was looking the body over, I got this strong sense of déjà vu. And then I remembered writing up a Terraplane… more»
May 7, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Classifieds Find: 8,300 Mile 1950 Hudson Pacemaker
Occasionally a classic car will come into our lives that is simply jaw-dropping, and this 1950 Hudson Pacemaker would have to fit that description. This is an original and unmolested survivor, but what makes it truly amazing is the… more»
