54 Hollywood

[Deleted User]

I'm no Hudson expert for sure, I know Packards fairly well. Anyway, is the 54 Hollywood engine color red? Also, how are the 54 Hollywoods compared to the 52 & 53 as far as value? Are they about the same?
Thanks

commodorecollector

I am fairly new to Hudson's so I might not be 100% correct but I will try to get close. In 1954 the customer had a choice between Red or Gold for the 308, but as far as I know I have yet to see a gold 308 in a 1954. As for their value there are fewer 54' than the previous years produced. Value wise, I would figure they would fall in the ball park as the 48-53's, excluding convertibles since they are even lower production numbers and should not be compared to coupes and sedans.

Browniepetersen

If you check out the Price Guides you will see that there were two Hollywood's produced in 1954. The Super Wasp has a top value listed at $21,000. The Hornet Series has a top value of $23,000. Just as an aside, the coupe and 2/door sedan (Brougham) are priced just below the Hollywood at $21,00 and $19,000 respectively. Now the trick is to find any one of these cars for that price. Hudson did not have a Hollywood in 48/49 (It was introduced in 1951) but the coupe prices are about the same.

[Deleted User]

Yeah, I've seen a couple of 54 Hollywoods and they were way more than $23K!

nick s

all 54 engines were red

SuperDave

Fully accessorized with factory Hydra-Matic, tinted glass, PS, PB, radio, heater, fog lights, day night mirror should be pluses.
After market air, 12 volts maybe a plus depending on buyer.