Reader Damon C and his friend James C were recently tasked with cleaning up an estate that is set to be sold in the coming months. They had no idea when they headed out to start work that they… more»
Hudson
Apr 17, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cadillac V8 Powered! 1937 Hudson Terraplane Coupe
This sweet-looking 1937 Hudson Terraplane in South El Monte, California boasts a freshened-up Cadillac V8, Mustang II front end, and other trick modifications that make it one unique ride. The Terraplane filled Hudson’s low-budget slot, coming to market cheaper… more»
Apr 11, 2020 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Rod Or Restore? Rare 1947 Hudson Pickup
Update 4/11/20 – This rare Hudson pickup has been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! From 1/8/20 – When you look at its low, swooping lines, you can clearly see why some members of the custom car community… more»
Apr 10, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Nice Non-Hudson: 1934 Terraplane Business Coupe
While it might have been built by Hudson, the 1934 Terraplane carried none of the company’s branding beyond its built plate. In fact, during its lifetime, it was known initially as the Essex-Terraplane, and from 1934, simply the Terraplane…. more»
Apr 10, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Daily Driven: 1954 Hudson Hornet
By 1954, Hudson was in severe financial difficulties, and it was only a take-over by Nash-Kelvinator that prevented the company from collapsing completely. The new company became known as American Motors Corporation or AMC, and over the ensuing years,… more»
Mar 6, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare 1954 Hudson Hornet Brougham Convertible!
Hudson chose to undertake a significant restyle of the Hornet for 1954, but this proved to be a case of “too little, too late” for the manufacturer. Before the model year was completed, the lack of a sales boost… more»
Jan 10, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Great Race Dropout: 1929 Hudson Super Six
I hope someone steps in and finishes this 1929 Hudson Super Six and returns it to the road quickly. The seller tells us they purchased it from a family friend after it had been stored for 30 years and… more»
Dec 7, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Big Boy Project: 1947 Hudson Pickup
At some point in the past, this 1947 Hudson Pickup was partially dismantled for restoration, and how you see it today is as far as the project progressed. It now needs the right person to breathe life back into… more»
Nov 16, 2019 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1940 Hudson “Big Boy” Pickup Project
Update 11/16/19 – After selling and making its way to Connecticut over a year ago, this Big Boy picked up a new grill and has been relisted here on eBay. Will it beat its last high bid of $5,400?… more»
Nov 12, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Ninety Years Strong: 1929 Hudson Essex Challenger
In 1929, the Essex Motors division of Hudson Motor Cars was third in domestic sales, just behind Ford and Chevrolet – a pretty impressive task for a car company many have never heard of. Found in Willoughby, Ohio is… more»
Oct 8, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Solid Classic: 1949 Hudson Commodore
This 1949 Hudson Commodore has been in the possession of the same owner for over 24-years. The time has come for the car to move on to fresher pastures, so it has been listed for sale here on Craigslist…. more»
Sep 9, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stalled for 15 Years: 1947 Hudson Big Boy Pickup
Restoration projects can stall for many different reasons, and for incredibly varied lengths of time. The current owners of this 1947 Hudson “Big Boy” ¾-Ton Pickup purchased the vehicle essentially as you see it today. In the 15-years that… more»
Aug 1, 2019 • Classifieds • 8 Comments
Hand-Me-Down Hot Rod: 1937 Hudson Terraplane
What Makes It Special? My Great Grandfather purchased this car in 1952 in Stockton, California. They drove it until the mid-’50s and then parked it on his ranch in Calaveras County, California. It was given to my father in… more»
Jul 13, 2019 • For Sale • 51 Comments
2-Door Classic: 1949 Hudson Commodore Club Coupe
When the 3rd Generation of the Hudson Commodore was introduced in December of 1947, it was one of the first of the new designs of cars to emerge from a US manufacturer following World War II, and its advanced… more»
May 11, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ready To Enjoy: 1954 Hudson Hornet
By 1954, Hudson was in some pretty severe financial trouble, and news of this negatively impacted the company’s already dwindling sales volumes. This was a sad state of affairs, as the Hudson Hornet was actually a very good car… more»
Apr 12, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Hidden 1930 Hudson Great Eight Sedan
Let me start out by saying that, before I wrote this, I knew virtually nothing about Hudson automobiles, let alone a wooden-wheeled 1930 sedan like this which AMXBrian brought to our attention. It just so happens that it’s for… more»
