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1952 Hudson Hornet Sedan

  • Chassis Number: 183883
  • Engine Number: 183883
This Hudson Hornet four-door sedan features the company's dramatic 'step-down' design with its dropped floor pan that positions the passenger compartment inside the car's frame. When entering the car, the driver and passenger step down. This was an unusual layout for the time that would later be used by other automotive manufacturers.

Power is from a 308 cubic-inch L-head six-cylinder engine breathing through two downdraft carburetors and offering 160 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox with overdrive and 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.

The Hornet was a dominating force in the early 1950s with several checkered flag victories in NASCAR racing.

This car is finished in its classic original color scheme of white over black. The car has been repainted where appropriate, with the original factory paint preserved wherever possible. Inside, the interior comfortably seats six. Front and rear bench seats are upholstered with original factory material, with the door-panel inserts finished in matching fabric. Color-coordinated carpets and headliners complete the compartment. The dashboard includes complete instrumentation and a factory-installed AM radio, heater, and tissue dispenser.

This sedan was originally sold in Bozeman, Montana. The odometer currently shows less than 58,000 miles.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014

2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $35,000-USD $45,000 
Sale Price :
USD $23,520

2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $35,000-USD $40,000 
Lot was not sold

2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $120,000 
Sale Price :
USD $44,000

2013 Preserving the Automobile : An Auction at the Simeone Foundation

Sale Price :
USD $27,500

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 image  
1952 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham
Chassis#: 7B201613
Sold for USD$78,400
  2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
1952 Hudson Hornet image  1952 Hudson Hornet image  
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 image  1952 Hudson Hornet image  
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 image  1952 Hudson Hornet image  
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 image  
1952 HUDSON HORNET SEDAN
Chassis#: 183883
Sold for USD$27,500
  2013 Preserving the Automobile : An Auction at the Simeone Foundation
1952 Hudson Hornet image  
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 image  1952 Hudson Hornet image  
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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1952 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham7B1553822022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction   
1952 Hudson Hornet Sedan 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall   
1952 Hudson Hornet Sedan1838832019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions $35,000$40,000
1952 Hudson Hornet Brougham Convertible7B1882472018 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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1952 Hudson Hornet Vehicle Profiles

1952 Hudson Hornet vehicle information
Pickup
Chassis #: 7B-187701
1952 Hudson Hornet vehicle information
Sedan
Chassis #: 183883
Engine #: 183883
1952 Hudson Hornet vehicle information
Sedan
Chassis #: 189421
Engine #: 189421