Please Help Identify my inherited 1951 Hudson

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
Here are a few pic's of a 1951 Hudson that I am about to inherit. These are the only pictures I have. It is a 2 door coupe, but I cannot tell what model. Some of the pictures are blurry, but from all I can tell it is a Commodore. But is it an 8 or a 6? And can anyone tell me what that skripeted, sideways badge is on the back left area of the trunk lid says? It's killing me that I can't read it! Thanks in advance!

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  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Welcome.

    Beautiful looking coupe - treat her well!

    The tailights are definitely Commodore style.

    The script on the trunk might just be a dealer logo??
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Kevin, Without seeing the engine it's hard to tell if you have a 1951 Commodore 6 or 8. The other way would be to see whats on the front passenger side door pillar. If the serial number and model prefix begins with 6AXXXX then it's a Commodore 6. If the prefix number starts 8AXXXX then its a Commodore 8. This of course is providing that no one has changed the engine in the last 58 years. Dan is right about the trunk lid logo likely being from a dealer. Really nice car. Hope it runs as good as it looks.Congratulations on your inheritance.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Nice car. Yup a 51. Yup... dealer script. Def looks like Commodore trim. Can't tell anything else from the photos. Looks like you'll have to wait until you open the engine bay....
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Looks great! I wish mine looked like that when I got it! LOL!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I you could just make out what it says on the glove box door, it says Commodore 6 or 8. Nice looking car. Take care of it and enjoy it. I am working on a 51 Commodore 8, four door sedan but I have a long ways to go to make it look like that one.
  • bull_islander
    bull_islander Expert Adviser
    Nice looking car. Don Phillips Jeep is in Maryland. If that car belonged to the namesake, then it is a Commodore 6 according to an HET roster.
    Enjoy your new ride.
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    I agree with the above posters. It's not a Hornet, but is a Commodore. No rocket on the trunk and no H-145 badge on the trim below the vent windows. Sure looks sweet !
  • essexcoupe3131
    essexcoupe3131 Senior Contributor
    Real nice peice of machinery to inherit, definialy looks extremely tidy, enjoy it

    and have lots of fun



    Mike
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