49 Hudson Cv in Hemmings on-line

SamJ
SamJ Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Another continental kit! Still not a factory option. This one has a nicely detailed engine compartmnet...

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/?op=display_ad&id=1156934&refer=news


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  • mdwhit
    mdwhit Expert Adviser
    It appears to be the same one that was auctioned in N. CA last week. Looks to have the same seat covers and the same steering wheel. I believe that one went for around 10,500 (I forget the exact winning bid).
  • SamJ
    SamJ Senior Contributor
    mdwhit wrote:
    It appears to be the same one that was auctioned in N. CA last week. Looks to have the same seat covers and the same steering wheel. I believe that one went for around 10,500 (I forget the exact winning bid).

    Oh yeah, I forgot about that one. I think you're exactly right. Be nice to make a quick 10 bills, but nicer to have a restored '49 Commodore Cv., IMHO ;)
  • mdwhit
    mdwhit Expert Adviser
    SamJ wrote:
    mdwhit wrote:
    It appears to be the same one that was auctioned in N. CA last week. Looks to have the same seat covers and the same steering wheel. I believe that one went for around 10,500 (I forget the exact winning bid).

    Oh yeah, I forgot about that one. I think you're exactly right. Be nice to make a quick 10 bills, but nicer to have a restored '49 Commodore Cv., IMHO ;)

    Yea, couldn't agree with you more, Sam !
    Michael
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    51-53 steering wheel and shaft. Hydra-matic, Hash engine..30+K miles? I don't think so!Something funny about the dash wood grain in the center.. I really don't like a continental on any stepdown prior to 54, just me I guess..Seat covers or wrong upholstery? I do have to give someone credit for using a bumper that does the job! Packard?
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Yep, trying to make a quick 9K without doing a thing to it except listing it. We'll see how it goes . . .
  • StillOutThere
    StillOutThere Expert Adviser
    That rear bumper used on this car is '46-48 Chrysler with the LONG wrap around. There was an early continental kit installation company in Los Angeles that did connie kits in this manner using this bumper. A bit of history there as I haven't seen one like this in decades.
    Any possibility this was owned new by some Hollywood celebrity? Such a person would have also had the money to do the Hornet power upgrade if they liked the car and kept it a few years. Just a thought.
    Also, the VIN on this car indicates it was a '49 Commodore 8. Are y'all saying a rust free '49 C8 convert isn't worth some money? I mean none of you bought it at the auction under $11,000 so what is this car really worth in HET-ville anyway?
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    StillOutThere wrote:
    That rear bumper used on this car is '46-48 Chrysler with the LONG wrap around. There was an early continental kit installation company in Los Angeles that did connie kits in this manner using this bumper. A bit of history there as I haven't seen one like this in decades.
    Any possibility this was owned new by some Hollywood celebrity? Such a person would have also had the money to do the Hornet power upgrade if they liked the car and kept it a few years. Just a thought.
    Also, the VIN on this car indicates it was a '49 Commodore 8. Are y'all saying a rust free '49 C8 convert isn't worth some money? I mean none of you bought it at the auction under $11,000 so what is this car really worth in HET-ville anyway?
    If the car was on the east coast within 1500 miles I would pay 10-11K.If it had the original 8. Maybe a couple $K more. Knowing I would have some serious restoration work to do . I would want to put it back to original, so the modifications are a negative to me. Others would disagree and like the "upgrades". I don't have a problem with that, since I have an "upgraded 49 sedan.My goal would be to make it original.The unrusty part is a very good selling point.
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