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 | Brougham Chassis Num: 7A112278 |
There were only 500 Hudson Hornets produced in 1951 and this convertible is one of them. It is finished in burgundy with dark red leather interior and black power convertible top. It was treated to a body-off restoration during the mid-1990s and has remained in good condition since. It has been carefully preserved in a climate-controlled showroom and traveled a mere 1,600 miles, all in dry weather. The car has traveled 61,250 miles since new.
There is a 308 cubic-inch L-head six-cylinder engine with Twin H power, dual carburetors, and a dual manifold induction system. It has a high compression '262' cylinder head which helps boost the power to 180. The gearbox is a dual Range Hydramatic automatic unit and there are four-wheel drum brakes.
This 1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it had an estimated value of $80,000 - $100,000. It was offered without reserve. The estimated value proved accurate as the lot was sold for $93,500.
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1) A well engineered, good handling design.
2) A supply of 'Severe Service' parts developed for racing and available to the public at Hudson dealers. (this was a first for an American manufacturer).
3) Marshall Teague and his team, based in a garage in Daytona, Florida. It was Teague who knew what he needed and worked with Hudson's engineering staff to develop a winner.
Teague, as team owner, mechanic, driver and sportsman, was universally admired as a gentleman. The motivation to build this replica of Teague's first Hornet was to bring both Teague and Hudson back for motoring enthusiasts to remember or discover.
Teague was killed in a race car in 1599, but we hope that this replica, and his widow Mitzi's scrapbooks, will help keep his memory alive.
Hornet Wins
Date Track Course Type
1. Feb 11 Daytona, Fl 4.1 mile beach and road
2. April 28 Gardena, CA Half mile dirt
3. April 22 Phoenix, AZ One mile dirt
4. Canfield, OH 200 laps half mile dirt
5. July 1 Grand Rapids, Mi 200 laps half mile dirt
6. Sept 3 Darlington, SC Southern '500' paved
7. Sept 15 Langhorn, Pa One mile dirt
8. Sept 23 Charlotte, NC Three quarter mile dirt
9. Oct 7 Hillsboro, NC One mile dirt
10. Nov 4 Jacksonville, Fl Half mile dirt
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In 1948 the company launched their 'step-down' bodies, which lasted through the 1954 model year. The term step-down referred to Hudson's placement of the passenger compartment down inside the perimeter of the frame; passengers stepped down into a floor that was surrounded by the perimeter of the car's frame. In another innovative approach, the radio antenna was located on the windshield header.
Within the total production of 132,000 in 1951, not many convertible coupes were built adn even fewer were fitted with the 'Twin H' race engine. Used sparingly for a number of years and with only 48,000 original miles, this car was stored in Utah until discovered in its original state. A no-holds-barred complete restoration began as the car was restored to its original factory correct color and correct interior.
It seems very fitting that this restored car's very first public showing was in Michigan where the Hudson Motor Company history began. It was shown at the 2008 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance.
The Hudson Motor Car Company came into existence in 1909 and produced vehicles until 1957. It was created by Howard Coffin, George W. Dunham, and Roy E. Chapin. Based in Detroit, Michigan, the company had it most successful year in 1929 when it produced and sold over 300,000 vehicles. From 1942 through 1945, the Hudson Corporation did its patriotic part by manufacturing war materials such as naval engines and aircraft parts, during the Second World War. After the war, the Company had its share of ups and downs before it merged with Nash Motors in January of 1954, when it became known as American Motors. The Hudson plant closed while the production of Nash vehicles bearing Hudson badges continued. The brand name ceased to exist after 1957.
In 1951 Hudson introduced the Hornet. The Hornet sat atop a modified version of the Super Six chassis and outfitted with a 262 and 308 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder power-plant. It dominated the NASCAR circuit in the early fifties. In 1952, it won 27 NASCAR Grand National races, 22 in 1953, and 17 in 1954.
The car sat low, giving it an excellent center of gravity. Its flowing, curvy lines and enclosed rear wheels gave it aerodynamic features. The car sold well for the company when first introduced but slowly faded into the history books. The Big Three auto manufacturers were able to change the faces of their model line-up every year, the Independent Auto Manufacturer, Hudson was not. So by the time the Hudson was discontinued, it was feeling and looking its age.
A wonderful car with seating for six and featuring an L-head straight six coupled with Twin-H Power carburetors was enough to breathe life into the Hudson Company for only a few years. The company had lasted through two World Wars and the Great Depression but it would ultimately find its demise at the hand of low-cost, mass-produced automotive giants.
In 1951 Hudson introduced the Hornet. The Hornet sat atop a modified version of the Super Six chassis and outfitted with a 262 and 308 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder power-plant. It dominated the NASCAR circuit in the early fifties. In 1952, it won 27 NASCAR Grand National races, 22 in 1953, and 17 in 1954.
The car sat low, giving it an excellent center of gravity. Its flowing, curvy lines and enclosed rear wheels gave it aerodynamic features. The car sold well for the company when first introduced but slowly faded into the history books. The Big Three auto manufacturers were able to change the faces of their model line-up every year, the Independent Auto Manufacturer, Hudson was not. So by the time the Hudson was discontinued, it was feeling and looking its age.
A wonderful car with seating for six and featuring an L-head straight six coupled with Twin-H Power carburetors was enough to breathe life into the Hudson Company for only a few years. The company had lasted through two World Wars and the Great Depression but it would ultimately find its demise at the hand of low-cost, mass-produced automotive giants.
1951 Hudson Hornet Series 7A |
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| Year | 1951 |
| Make | Hudson |
| Model | Hornet Series 7A |
| Body Style | Brougham |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1951 - 1954 |
| Price | $3,095.00 |
| Weight | 3785 lbs | 1716.9 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 7A112278 |
| Chassis Number | 7A129177 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | S |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Solid valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 308.00 CU IN. | 5048.1 cc. | 5 L. |
| Valves | 12 valves. 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | SV |
| Horsepower | 145.00 BHP (106.7 KW) @ 3800.00 RPM |
| Torque | 257.00 Ft-Lbs (348.5 NM) @ 1800.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 26.1 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 29.0 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 |
| Main Bearings | 4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| Carter 2-barrel WGD | |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 3 |
| Transmission | Manual |
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