1957/58 Hudson's

Browniepetersen
Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
edited March 2014 in HUDSON
This new listing shows a 58 Hudson (listed as a 56?) but for sure a new body change.  What is up with this.  I understood some were made "downunder" but I did not know any were built stateside.I googled 58 Hudson's and saw a few where clearly the round badge was between the chrome on the hood.  Where can I get one of these station wagons in the pink and white?

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  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    Brownie  -  that ebay ad is for a '56 Hudson Rambler, however, they did market a 1958 Hudson based on the US '58 Ambassador in Austrailia and possibly other countries too, but not domestically.
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    edited March 2014
    1958 Rambler serial numbers started with D-409001.  I have, in my files, starting serial number for 1955 Hudson Ramblers at D-205001 (D meaning built in Kenosha).  The Standard Catalog of American Cars lists serial numbers for 1955 Rambler as 205001-276099.
    1956 Rambler serial numbers started at D-276001 and 1957 started at D-341001.  So it would appear this model is actually a 1956.  It would be easy enough to either transpose a 6 (1956) into an 8 (1958) or mis-read the data plate if it's corroded, dirty or whatever.

    Ah - 53Jetman slipped a post  ahead of me.  LOL  Yes, the small type in the ebay listing says 1956 - but it's still being flogged as a 1958.  If you read down the ad it's listed in the specs as 1958.


    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN



  • Spencer Yarrow
    Spencer Yarrow Expert Adviser
    edited March 2014
    :))
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