1953 Superwasp Coupe- What would you pay?

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I got a line to buy this car. So far I only have these two pic's so don't know any particulars yet. However, assuming it is running and driving, I 'd like to hear some opinions on value.

Lee ODell

nhp1127 wrote:

I got a line to buy this car. So far I only have these two pic's so don't know any particulars yet. However, assuming it is running and driving, I 'd like to hear some opinions on value.

Not much information. The Old Cars Price Guide may be of some help. This price guide lists for a 1953 Hudson Super Coupe is #1 condition $19,000, #2 condition $13,300, #3 at $8,550, #4 $3,800, #5 $2,280, #6 $760. Then there is value the seller wants, and value the buyer is willing to pay. Some want more than the price guide and others want less. Most of use hope for lesser if we are buying or hope for more if we are selling. From the pictures it looks good. If at all possible look the car over in person before buying. Cars look much better in pictures than in person. Good luck. Lee

Lee ODell

I just recognized your license plate as one I saw at the Western Reginal. If the car you are interested in is as good looking as yours you have found a prize. The picture is 3 years old. Again, good luck. Lee

RL Chilton

Niels-



Do you know why the pictures are 2-1/2 years old?

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RL Chilton wrote:

Niels-



Do you know why the pictures are 2-1/2 years old?

Maybe the car looked better then.





Same car?

http://redding.en.craigslist.org/cto/1136864511.html

bent metal

Looks like it has been hit real hard on the driver's side at one time. Right where the door and quarter meet. The reflections in the paint don't look right there to me, like it wasn't pulled back out all the way? ...Maybe not, but that's what it looks like to me.

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Dave53-7C wrote:

Maybe the car looked better then.





Same car?

http://redding.en.craigslist.org/cto/1136864511.html

Yep that's it. I'm supposed to get some updated pics on Tuesday. I'll be getting more info aswell. Car is only 2.5 hours from me so if it sounds decent then I'll check it out in person.

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Lee O'Dell wrote:

I just recognized your license plate as one I saw at the Western Reginal. If the car you are interested in is as good looking as yours you have found a prize. The picture is 3 years old. Again, good luck. Lee

Thanks Lee. My car needs a good paint job but otherwise it is pretty nice. Quentin, Rob and I caravaned our three cars and drove approx 300 miles each way at 70- 75 miles per hour. (Rob got 21 miles per gallon on his hopped up 308!)

Aaron D. IL

Whatever you would pay for it you sure wouldn't pay as much as you would for a comparable Hornet coupe. It's the a mid-range model.

Lee ODell

nhp1127 wrote:

Thanks Lee. My car needs a good paint job but otherwise it is pretty nice. Quentin, Rob and I caravaned our three cars and drove approx 300 miles each way at 70- 75 miles per hour. (Rob got 21 miles per gallon on his hopped up 308!)

21 miles per gallon is impressive especially at 70-75 miles per hour. It's nice that you could caravan together. I think that would make the trip more interesting. Which car belongs to Rob? I'm still learning to match cars to owners. Lee

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Lee O'Dell wrote:

Not much information. The Old Cars Price Guide may be of some help. This price guide lists for a 1953 Hudson Super Coupe is #1 condition $19,000, #2 condition $13,300, #3 at $8,550, #4 $3,800, #5 $2,280, #6 $760. Then there is value the seller wants, and value the buyer is willing to pay. Some want more than the price guide and others want less. Most of use hope for lesser if we are buying or hope for more if we are selling. From the pictures it looks good. If at all possible look the car over in person before buying. Cars look much better in pictures than in person. Good luck. Lee

I dont know much about Hudson values , but I wonder if you could get a 53 Super Wasp club coupe in " 1 condition for $19,000, that sounds like a bargin to me , looking at what my Hornet will cost to restore , Im doing it myself and can see why people ask so much for a real nice one .

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stateline wrote:

I dont know much about Hudson values , but I wonder if you could get a 53 Super Wasp club coupe in " 1 condition for $19,000, that sounds like a bargin to me , looking at what my Hornet will cost to restore , Im doing it myself and can see why people ask so much for a real nice one .

I agree. I think in most cases it is better to buy a car that is already done. Seems like you see many more Hornet Club Coupes at the big Hudson meets than the Super Wasps. I would assume because desireabily drives the preference for restorations.

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Lee O'Dell wrote:

21 miles per gallon is impressive especially at 70-75 miles per hour. It's nice that you could caravan together. I think that would make the trip more interesting. Which car belongs to Rob? I'm still learning to match cars to owners. Lee

Lee,

Rob has the Red and White 54 Hornet Special Brougham. He was the one at the meet with the bad front wheel bearing. Car has 3 spd w O/D. He just recently changed the rear end final gears for freeway flying. Hope you got a chance to see his engine... Hi-Po and sanitary.

Browniepetersen

nhp1127 wrote:

I agree. I think in most cases it is better to buy a car that is already done. Seems like you see many more Hornet Club Coupes at the big Hudson meets than the Super Wasps. I would assume because desireabily drives the preference for restorations.

Got to say that buying one done takes away 80% of the fun? If we were trying to save money or make money we would most often be better off as a Wal-Mart greeter? I would most often rather be in the garage tinkering than sitting at a car show... But that is just me?:D:D

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Browniepetersen wrote:

Got to say that buying one done takes away 80% of the fun? If we were trying to save money or make money we would most often be better off as a Wal-Mart greeter? I would most often rather be in the garage tinkering than sitting at a car show... But that is just me?:D:D

I'll pass on the Wal-Mart greeter. Part-time at Chippendale's pays less but keeps my back in shape LOL

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Lee O'Dell wrote:

21 miles per gallon is impressive especially at 70-75 miles per hour. It's nice that you could caravan together. I think that would make the trip more interesting. Which car belongs to Rob? I'm still learning to match cars to owners. Lee

308 engines that are in tune and running in their power range will usually get the 20+ MPG mileages. My last 308 rebuild was a 54 with twin H and Hydromantic. When driven cross country (flat terrain and Interstate highways) at 70+ MPH, that car constantly achieved 20+ MPG fuel economies.

Lee ODell

nhp1127 wrote:

Lee,

Rob has the Red and White 54 Hornet Special Brougham. He was the one at the meet with the bad front wheel bearing. Car has 3 spd w O/D. He just recently changed the rear end final gears for freeway flying. Hope you got a chance to see his engine... Hi-Po and sanitary.

Thanks for the information. I'm sorry I didn't get to see his engine. I did see Rob working on the wheel bearing as we were leaving to see Yosemite.