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The Hudson Hornet was produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, from 1951 until 1954.
The first generation of the Hornet featured a 'step-down' design with dropped floor pan and chassis. Hence, a lower center of gravity helped improve the car's handling. The streamlined styling also increased its popularity.
In 1953, there were a few modifications to the car, now with some new body style options. There were about 27,000 units made. All Hornets were powered by their straight 6 with about 145 horsepower. However, as race car tuners soon learned, the engine was capable of much more power when certain tweaks were used. The Twin-H option costs $85.60. With higher compression heads, Twin-H power carburetors, and manifold, these cars were the favorite of race car teams.
The first generation of the Hornet featured a 'step-down' design with dropped floor pan and chassis. Hence, a lower center of gravity helped improve the car's handling. The streamlined styling also increased its popularity.
In 1953, there were a few modifications to the car, now with some new body style options. There were about 27,000 units made. All Hornets were powered by their straight 6 with about 145 horsepower. However, as race car tuners soon learned, the engine was capable of much more power when certain tweaks were used. The Twin-H option costs $85.60. With higher compression heads, Twin-H power carburetors, and manifold, these cars were the favorite of race car teams.
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1953 Hudson Hornet Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Hudson Hornet
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
1953 Hudson Hornet Sedan Chassis#: 219399 Sold for USD$23,520 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Chassis#: 7c257829 Sold for USD$9,900 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Chassis#: 232797 Sold for USD$35,000 2022 GAA : November 2022 | |
1953 HUDSON HORNET CLUB COUPE Chassis#: 7C265361 Sold for USD$36,300 2022 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Geared Online | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Replica Sold for USD$58,000 2021 GAA : July 2021 | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe Sold for USD$44,000 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Sedan Chassis#: 216678 Sold for USD$165,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Sold for USD$9,000 2018 Carlisle Auction : Fall Carlisle | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe Chassis#: 209700 Sold for USD$31,900 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe Sold for USD$27,500 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1953 HUDSON HORNET CLUB COUPE Chassis#: 236797 Sold for USD$33,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1953 HUDSON HORNET Chassis#: 7C218712 Sold for USD$33,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Sedan Sold for USD$31,350 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Convertible Chassis#: 7C229279 Sold for USD$187,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Convertible Chassis#: 7C229279 Sold for USD$85,000 2015 Rick Cole Monterey | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe Chassis#: 207355 Sold for USD$18,700 2015 The Auburn Auction | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Convertible Sold for USD$75,000 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Twin-H Convertible Twin-H Power Straight Six Chassis#: 7C229279 Sold for USD$150,000 2013 Mecum Auction - Anaheim 2013 | |
1953 Hudson Hornet 6 Sedan Sold for USD$50,600 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1953 Hudson Hornet Sold for USD$200 2012 Silver Auction - Quartzsite Collection |
Hudson Hornets That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 Hudson Hornet's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1953 Hudson Hornet Hollywood | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1953 Hudson Hornet Hollywood | 208730 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
1953 Hudson Hornet | 2016 Dragone Auction Greenwich Weekend Auction | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
1953 Hudson Hornet Twin H-Power Club Coupe | 228933 | 2015 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum | |||
1953 Hudson Hornet 6 | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
1953 Hudson Twin Hornet | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $110,000 | |||
1953 Hudson Hornet | 7C265361 | 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | $48,500 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
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