Photos of 1954 Hudson coupes

Ricko

I am new to the club - I don't own a Hudson yet but want to buy one. I have it narrowed down to the 1954 model year and I want a 2 door. There were several variations, can someone tell me where I can see photos of these variations so when I see an ad I know what the vehicle looks like (I.e. roofline,trim,etc.). Thanks

Glowplug

Mine... neither is for sale

Uncle Josh

Here's one..gone to Hudson Heaven.  Steering box gone to Sweden, Still have the doors.

Ricko

Thanks for sending these - what I would like to do is know the difference between a Wasp, a Superwasp, Hornet, Hollywood, etc. All I can tell from these photos is they are 2 door Hudson's. Any help that could be given would be greatly appreciated.

VicTor Z

Vic's Z. '54 Club Coupe

ESSX28-1

Don Butlers book The History of Hudson is a good photographic record of vthe various models. Also has specs!!

Ricko

I will check that out - Thanks!

Ricko

Thanks Vic - great looking car!

Jon B

And here is the Hollywood.  "Hollywood" is the name Hudson gave to all 2-door [pillarless]  hardtop coupes.   It was available over several years in different models (Commodore, Hornet, Wasp, etc.).  

So, to sum up: there were three (non-convertible) 2-door body styles: the coupe, the brougham (or 2-door sedan, the blue one in the first photo above) and the Hollywood.  In those three body styles you could choose the model (Wasp, Hornet, etc.)  The differences between the models depended upon the engine used, the particular trim level, and the wheelbase.  Wasp, for example, was a lower-priced Hudson with short wheelbase, while Hornet had more trim, longer wheelbase, and more powerful engine.

Ricko

Thanks Jon B - that is what I needed!

dave s

Lipstick and Cream Hollywood Hornet 

cheyenne7271

Here is my 54 Hornet Hollywood that could be for sale. It has a 308 2bbl, Hydramatic transmission and also Treadle-Vac power brake option.  Im located in west Texas.

Ricko

Thanks for sending Cheyenne, I have made up my mind that I would like a Club Coupe.

hosea13

looking for hollywood .Is red/cream 54 available? Is green 54 available? jerome lewis 205-310-3830 hosea132004@yahoo.com

2manyprojects

there is a  real nice 54 red/creme hollywood at the r&m auction in auburn in on june 1 st .go to there website for pics. nice car .

Browniepetersen

You are doing good with the 1954, so here is mine:  1954 Hudson Hornet Special Club Coupe.  It is lipstick red, Red vinal with headliner to match and a beyond-7X engine.

54wasp

2manyprojects said:

there is a  real nice 54 red/creme hollywood at the r&m auction in auburn in on june 1 st .go to there website for pics. nice car .

I 2nd that. If we had room for another, We'd def be on the Beauty coming up (Tomorrow I believe!) My buddy and I got to see the one thatll be at Auburn,
(Whom Ive almost got talked into Converting over from C#evy to a Hudson, Or ANY Orphan I told him, ANYTHING but a C#evy)

Val

A BEAUTIFUL Roman Bronze 54 Hornet Club Coupe A member of my local chapter owns her. She is NOT for sale

keithfullmeryahoocom

Man!  That IS a beautiful '54!

duncan

I have a set of these wire caps. The person that sold them to me said they were beautiful. He shipped them to me by UPS. Well when I unpacked them 2 of the center caps were crushed in. Is there anybody that can help me repair them. Ray from Canada

bull_islander

I thought you had gotten those caps fixed, Ray?  Remember you mentioning it before and thought you were able to tap (or pop) them back out?

Glowplug

Try Press Kale in California, he does excellent hubcap restorations

duncan

I tried but some of the damage was on the edge. Thanks for the help. I don,t know what kind of tool to use. Ray