Its a... uhh... Hudson

commodorecollector
commodorecollector Senior Contributor
edited February 2013 in HUDSON
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/3602489806.html

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It isn't worth what the person is asking ($5500). Can anyone guess the year? It looks 48/9....

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  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    '48 or '49 Super Series Brougham (2 Dr) that someone has installed Commodore Tail Lamps on and a pair of 1950 thru 1953 front fender top ornaments too.
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    edited February 2013
    That additional grill cut into the hood is certainly. . . interesting.

    Is the red hardtop behind it a Hollywood? Or some other early 50's GM, possibly?
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    edited February 2013
    The red one in the back looks like a HLWYD to me.

    One of these days I'd like to find a 2DR Brougham in about this shape and turn it into a '52 Hornet. I'm not even sure this one is worth even half of what they are asking.
  • commodorecollector
    commodorecollector Senior Contributor
    Russell, did Hudson make in 52 Broughams Hornets? Or was that one car never produced?

    That Brougham is probably worth ~ 1250-1750 (Depending on the condition of the floor).
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    No Brougham Hornets ever, methinks- maybe '54, they did some strange things in the "final days".

  • commodorecollector
    commodorecollector Senior Contributor
    Ah, I see. Thanks Mike.
    Russell - that would be pretty cool see.
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    No, Mike is right. Hudson did make the '54 Hornet Special (a stripped-down Hornet), which was available in the newly-named 2DR Club Sedan (same as a Brougham or 2DR Sedan, which were former names). But, a full blown Hornet in the 2DR Sedan was not made.

    In '51-'53(4), four body styles were available in the Hornet line: Convertible, HLWYD, Club Coupe and Sedan.

    I just thought it would be cool to "make" a '52 Hornet 2DR Sedan and someday have all "5" models for '52. I currently have a sedan and a convertible and have a pretty good opportunity at a HLWYD.

    I think the look of that long roof line like on the sedan and the 2DR Sedan is hard to beat and the 2DR model is way cooler than a 4DR.

    . . . the car Hudson shoulda' made: the HORNET 2DR Sedan!
  • commodorecollector
    commodorecollector Senior Contributor
    The red car beside it could be a 54 HLWYD.
  • Ol racer
    Ol racer Senior Contributor
    the holes in the hood might have been an crude attempt to bring more air to the carbs since looks like choke butterflys were removed(?) Broughams are rare, but setting in the ground probably ate the floorpans...
  • commodorecollector
    commodorecollector Senior Contributor
    I'd like to find a 49 Brougham myself (its on my wishlist along side a Commodore 6 Club Coupe) to restore back to stock. But just like any other classic they come in all conditions and I've seen two Comm 6 listed (one in the condition I wanted but it sold) and one brougham is alright condition but I did not inquire when I should have. It was a bit out of the way.
  • duncan
    duncan Expert Adviser
    Yes the red 54 is a hollywood stainless channel around door windows and hollywood insignia on pass fender at back of fender in front of door. Ray
  • duncan
    duncan Expert Adviser
    The person with these Hudsons phoned me this morning and said the red 54 hornet hollywood is also for sale. no engine or tranny no back or front seat bottoms. all ss good body has little rust issues. 4500.00 dollars. phone him for more info. Hudsonly Ray
  • commodorecollector
    commodorecollector Senior Contributor
    http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/3602490142.html
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