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This Hudson Hornet Sedan was one part of the Brooks Stevens Automotive Museum of Mequon, Wisconsin. Mr. Stevens was one of the most influential and versatile American designers of the 20th century. His work spanned from refrigerators to automobiles.
In the early 1990s, Southern California collector Larry Harvey purchased this Hornet from the Brooks Stevens Automotive Museum. At the time of purchase, the car had only 18,000 original miles on the odometer. Mr. Harvey commissioned a professional, sympathetic restoration.
The car is powered by a 308 cubic-inch L-head 6-cylinder engine with two Downdraft Carter carburetors offering 160 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox with overdrive and four-wheel Hydraulic Drum brakes.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $70,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $178,750 inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
In the early 1990s, Southern California collector Larry Harvey purchased this Hornet from the Brooks Stevens Automotive Museum. At the time of purchase, the car had only 18,000 original miles on the odometer. Mr. Harvey commissioned a professional, sympathetic restoration.
The car is powered by a 308 cubic-inch L-head 6-cylinder engine with two Downdraft Carter carburetors offering 160 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox with overdrive and four-wheel Hydraulic Drum brakes.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $70,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $178,750 inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $70,000
Sale Price :
USD $178,750
1952 Hudson Hornet Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Hudson Hornet
(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Convertible Chassis#: 7b155382 Sold for USD$88,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1952 HUDSON HORNET Chassis#: 164432 Sold for USD$37,400 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Hollywood Chassis#: 7B172698 Sold for USD$19,800 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Sedan Chassis#: 183883 Sold for USD$23,520 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection |  |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 7B201613 Sold for USD$78,400 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection |   |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Sedan Sold for USD$47,300 2020 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Hollywood Sold for USD$28,050 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet 6 'Twin-H Power' Prototype Pickup Recreation Chassis#: 7B-187701 Sold for USD$57,200 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Hostetlers Hudson Auto Museum Auction |   |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet 6 'Twin-H Power' Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 7B-201613 Sold for USD$99,000 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Hostetlers Hudson Auto Museum Auction | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Hollywood Coupe Sold for USD$61,600 2018 Mecum : Hershey | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Four-Door Sedan Chassis#: 183883 Sold for USD$44,000 2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale | |
| 1952 HUDSON HORNET SEDAN Chassis#: 183883 Sold for USD$27,500 2013 Preserving the Automobile : An Auction at the Simeone Foundation | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet 6 Hollywood Sold for USD$33,000 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Four-Door Sedan Chassis#: 189421 Sold for USD$178,750 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction |   |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Hollywood Sold for USD$42,500 2012 Mecum Auctions - 2012 The Salmon Brothers Collection | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Sedan Sold for USD$44,500 2010 Mecum Auctions - Monterey | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Hollywood Coupe Chassis#: 78171281 Sold for USD$17,600 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Twin H Power Conv. Sold for USD$56,650 2003 Carail Museum | |
| 1952 HUDSON HORNET SEDAN Sold for USD$5,400 2003 Kruse Auction - Denver, CO |
Hudson Hornets That Failed To Sell At Auction
1952 Hudson Hornet's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham | 7B155382 | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Sedan | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Sedan | 183883 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | $35,000 | $40,000 | |
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Brougham Convertible | 7B188247 | 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | $125,000 | ||
| 1952 Hudson Hornet | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
| 1952 Hudson Hornet Coupe | 2008 Mecum Muscle Cars & More Live TV Episode 4 | $17,500 | |||
| 1952 HUDSON HORNET HOLLYWOOD TWO DOOR HARDTOP | 2003 Kruse Auction Denver, CO | $17,500 | |||
| 1952 HUDSON HORNET HARDTOP | 2003 Kruse Auction New Braunfels, TX | $27,300 | |||
| 1952 HUDSON HORNET HARDTOP | 2003 Kruse Auction New Braunfels, TX | $7,300 | |||
| 1952 HUDSON HORNET HARDTOP | 2003 Kruse Auction New Braunfels, TX | $25,250 | |||
| 1952 HUDSON HORNET FOUR DOOR SEDAN | 2001 Kruse Auction Denver, CO | $17,000 |
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