A New Ride

53jetman
53jetman Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hi guys! I just couldn't stand it any longer, I've got to show you what I picked up this past weekend. The old girl had only 15,691 original miles showing when I picked it up. Don't get me wrong, it's not a show car, but something I can get into and drive and enjoy just as it is!
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  • Very nice, Jerry!!
  • WOW... Gee Jerry... if you get tired of this car let me know! What a nice coupe and a 54 to boot. Congratulations on the acquisition.
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Looks awesome - Let's see some more pics!

    And tell us the story - we want details!
  • 37 CTS
    37 CTS Senior Contributor
    Happy New Hudson! Enjoy driving this car!



    Look foward to a look and a ride in this cool Hornet!
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    The Jetman's gone full size!! Nice Car!! Congratulations.
  • hudsonsplasher1
    hudsonsplasher1 Senior Contributor
    I like it!! Nothing better than a nice driver. Enjoy!
  • Nice! REAL nice!
  • faustmb
    faustmb Senior Contributor
    Sharp looking ride. Drivers are best :) 54 is my favorite stepdown year...
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    Sharp car Jerry, some guys have all the luck. I like it . Richie.
  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    Sweet looking car and as a driver you do not need to do any thing with her except enjoy her. My favorite type of car. I agree the 54 is my favorite year...
  • wish my car was in "not show car condition" looks mighty fine from where i'm sittin. first year for AMC Hudsons ,right? J.R.
  • onerare39
    onerare39 Expert Adviser, Member
    Drive it and enjoy it, much more enjoyable than just looking at it, although it is beautiful!



    John
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    superwasp912 wrote:
    wish my car was in "not show car condition" looks mighty fine from where i'm sittin. first year for AMC Hudsons ,right? J.R.



    Wrong! This is a true blue Hudson. The merger did not take place until mid- year. The 1st AMC Hudson was the 1955 model - the "Hash"
  • I stand corrected. sweet and genuine. J.R.
  • Ol racer
    Ol racer Senior Contributor
    FYI



    Very Nice Hudson that you purchased with only15K miles...




    When time permits tell us how you happened onto the Car.....
  • Aaron D. IL
    Aaron D. IL Senior Contributor
    oooooooooh purdy. If I could have a '54 I'd want a coupe or Hollywood.
  • Way to go Looks AAA+:cool:More pics please
  • Really nice coupe Jerry. And since its red you can go as fast as you want:)
  • super-six
    super-six Expert Adviser
    Nice looking coupe, Jerry! Where was this car located?
  • Poor little Jet will be sitting outside in the cold now! Nice car, looks in great shape. Want to trade for a Terraplane?
  • Boy howdy, sure is nice Jerry. Congrats! When is the coming out party? Me an Scott will be there.
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    Beautiful car Jerry. I know you will enjoy cruising in it.



    Have a good day. Lee
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    super-six wrote:
    Nice looking coupe, Jerry! Where was this car located?



    Larry - The car came out of Canada. I went up Sat. and drove it back thru customs, took the time to get all the proper papers, and on Monday made an Allen County resident out of it. I had forgotten how nice the '54s drove and handled. The new cars sure don't have anything over on this one!
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    BADHUDSON wrote:
    Boy howdy, sure is nice Jerry. Congrats! When is the coming out party? Me an Scott will be there.



    Kenny | The coming out party will be on April 10 at "Lost in the 50's". Hope to see you there
  • dougson
    dougson Senior Contributor
    From what I can tell, Hudson made only about 2000 Hornet coupes in '54 (ex. Specials) and to find one that nice is amazing. Tell us more, is it an optioned car? PS? PB? Any spare, nice rear lenses in the trunk......;)
  • Hudson Grandpa
    Hudson Grandpa Expert Adviser
    Looks like a honey to me. Factory installed upholstery, as my 54 cpe had the same fabric and color, however to far gone.



    Enjoy the great ride a 54 gives you.



    Dave
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    My "most favoritist" year and model, and RED to boot? Great find. Congrats.
  • essexcoupe3131
    essexcoupe3131 Senior Contributor
    That,s 1 fine automobile, will look amazing with all that chrome glistening in the sun

    All you need is to be out there showing it off



    Mike
  • Thats a beauty where in Canada? was the PO driving it?
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    dougson wrote:
    From what I can tell, Hudson made only about 2000 Hornet coupes in '54 (ex. Specials) and to find one that nice is amazing. Tell us more, is it an optioned car? PS? PB? Any spare, nice rear lenses in the trunk......;)



    The car is pretty much run of the mill - Dual Range Hydramatic, Twin H, Radio, Heater, Fog Lites, Twin Spots & Vent Shade Pkg. No spare parts in the trunk. It does now have Radial Tires, and Hornet Special Hub Caps, as the former owner said he could not keep the standard Hornet discs on the wheels, and lost many of them in the prairies of Ontario.
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