1950 Hudson Super Six Series 501 1950 Hudson Super Six Series 501 1950 Hudson Super Six Series 501

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On February 24th, 1909, a group of Detroit businessmen pooled their resources to found the Hudson Motor Car Company. Among them was retailing stores magnate Joseph L. Hudson. The Hudson car was a very successful independent, remaining in the top five during the height of the Depression. After WWII, Hudson gathered its resources and beat the Big Three to market with the first really new postwar car, a modern, low silhouette, step-down design. Veteran automotive writer Tom McCahill named it the best handling and road-holding American car.

Lacking the resources to design a V8, Hudson boosted the performance of its six cylinder. With great handling, a low center of gravity and the fast six engine, Hudson was a winner in many early NASCAR races in the late 40's and early 50's.

Hudson of this period are gaining more respect for their innovative design and racing achievements. This car is notable for spending decades on the first floor, of its proud owner's home. It is believed to be the best original condition, lowest mileage (15,560), most original, 1950 Hudson in existence. All critical parts of the interior, exterior, and the paint are original! The original list price for the Series 501 was $2,105 and 17,246 of all Super Six body styles were made.

1950 Hudson Super Six Series 501

Year1950
MakeHudson
ModelSuper Six Series 501
Body StyleSedan
Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Price$2,100.00
Weight3595 lbs | 1630.7 kg
Combined MPG0.00

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationI
Flat Head
Cylinders6
Solid valve lifters
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement232.00 CU IN. | 3802.5 cc. | 3.8 L.
Horsepower123.00 BHP (90.5 KW) @ 4000.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio29.2 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter32.4 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio6.7:1
Main Bearings4
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
Fuel FeedCarburetor
Type WGD with L-shaped Air Horns
BlockLight Alloy
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Standard Transmission
TransmissionManual
Final Drive4.11:1

Optional Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic
DriveMaster Semi-Auto

Optional Transmission
TransmissionManual
With Overdrive


 
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