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In 1948, Hudson introduced a new direction for the company with their Step-down cars. The drivers and passengers literally stepped down to enter a Hudson, but of its partially unitary design, which put the floor pan on the bottom of the frame rather than the top. Under the bonnet was an all-new six-cylinder engine. Buyers could purchase the optional legacy straight eight, which had come into existence in the 1930s.
This particular Hudson Commodore has been given a recent restoration, in which the semi-unitary body was completely sandblasted and repainted in Champagne Silver Pearl with a black canvas top. Inside is a new brown leather upholstery. The car has a power top, power windows, directional signals, a sun visor, a radio, a heater, and a Borg-Warner overdrive. It is powered by an L-head inline eight-cylinder, 254.5 cubic-inch engine offering 128 horsepower.
The Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham was the most expensive 1950 Hudson, with a list price of $2,890, which put it in Series 61 Cadillac territory. It is believed that just 425 examples were produced.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014
This particular Hudson Commodore has been given a recent restoration, in which the semi-unitary body was completely sandblasted and repainted in Champagne Silver Pearl with a black canvas top. Inside is a new brown leather upholstery. The car has a power top, power windows, directional signals, a sun visor, a radio, a heater, and a Borg-Warner overdrive. It is powered by an L-head inline eight-cylinder, 254.5 cubic-inch engine offering 128 horsepower.
The Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham was the most expensive 1950 Hudson, with a list price of $2,890, which put it in Series 61 Cadillac territory. It is believed that just 425 examples were produced.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014
2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads - March
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€35,000-€45,000
Sale Price :
USD $19,428 (€ 19,428.00)
2020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer
Sale Price :
USD $49,500
2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Sale Price :
USD $46,750
1950 Hudson Commodore Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Hudson Commodore
(Data based on Model Year 1950 sales)
1950 HUDSON COMMODORE 8 Chassis#: 50450321 Sold for USD$49,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1950 Hudson Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 50490375 Sold for USD$19,428 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads - March | |
1950 Hudson Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 50490375 Sold for USD$49,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer | |
1950 HUDSON COMMODORE SEDAN Sold for USD$16,013 2018 McCormick's - # 65 | |
1950 Hudson Custom Commodore Six Convertible Chassis#: 50278280 Sold for USD$98,000 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1950 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible Brougham Sold for USD$60,000 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1950 HUDSON COMMODORE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 50268552 Sold for USD$35,000 2015 Mecum - Anaheim | |
1950 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible Brougham Sold for USD$47,500 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1950 HUDSON CUSTOM COMMODORE SIX CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 50278280 Sold for USD$71,500 2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | |
1950 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible Brougham Sold for USD$40,000 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1950 HUDSON COMMODORE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 50268552 Sold for USD$50,000 2014 Mecum - Monterey | |
1950 Hudson Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 50482033 Sold for USD$82,500 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | |
1950 Hudson Commodore Convertible Sold for USD$38,000 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1950 Hudson Commodore Convertible Chassis#: 50293591 Sold for USD$155,000 2014 WorldWide Auctions - The Houston Classic Motorcar Auction | |
1950 Hudson Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 50490375 Sold for USD$46,750 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1950 HUDSON COMMODORE 8 CUSTOM 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: 50239434 Sold for USD$22,000 2013 Barrett-Jackson - Reno Tahoe | |
1950 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible Brougham Sold for USD$51,700 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1950 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible Brougham Sold for USD$112,200 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1950 Hudson Commodore Convertible Chassis#: 31918H Sold for USD$44,000 2012 RM-Automobiles of Arizona | |
1950 Hudson Commodore Chassis#: 50494804 Sold for USD$2,200 2011 Silver Auction - DAA Big Sky |
Hudson Commodores That Failed To Sell At Auction
1950 Hudson Commodore's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1950 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible | 50450321 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | $85,000 | $95,000 | |
1950 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible | 50450321 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $95,000 | $110,000 | |
1950 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible Brougham | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $52,000 | |||
1950 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible Brougham | 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $62,500 | |||
1950 Hudson Commodore Convertible | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $32,000 | |||
1950 Hudson Commodore Six Brougham Convertible | 2014 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale | $50,000 | |||
1950 Hudson Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $60,000 | |||
1950 Hudson Commodore Six Brougham Convertible | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $52,500 | |||
1950 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible Brougham | 50261895 | 2013 RM Auctions St John's | $57,500 | $75,000 | $95,000 |
1950 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale, Fl | $65,000 | $75,000 | ||
1950 Hudson Commodore 8 | 2011 Silver Auction Missoula | $2,600 | |||
1950 Hudson Commodore 6 Convertible | 2005 Michigan International Fall Classic Car Auction | $45,000 |
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