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This Hudson Commodore Custom Six Convertible Brougham has been given a recent-, multiple award-winning restoration with cost no object. This revolutionary 'Step Down' model is powered by a NASCAR-bred 'Twin H-Power' engine, has a manual overdrive transmission, hydraulic power top and windows, and radio, and is equipped with leather upholstery. It wears one of the first new postwar American automobile designs, despite the supply shortages and labor disputes. In order to meet the fierce demand for new cars, existing prewar automobile designs were often put back into production with few, if any updates. The independent automobile manufacturer from Detroit, Hudson, was one of the first with its innovative new 'Step-Down' models with design work led by Frank Spring. The 'Step-Down' concept was a departure from the traditional body-on-frame construction, which forced occupants to step-up and into their vehicles. Instead, Hudson engineers placed the floors down inside the chassis. It was given a sturdy perimeter frame that encircled the passenger compartment and rear wheels, and the bodies were now of rigid semi-unitized construction. Along with ease of entry and exit, their low center of gravity enhanced performance and road holding.
The new Hudsons were unveiled in December 1947. For 1948, they were built along two distinct lines - the Special with six- and eight-cylinder power, and the top-line Commodore Six and Eight. The 1949 models were essentially unchanged, with the Commodores renamed 'Commodore Custom.'By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2015
The new Hudsons were unveiled in December 1947. For 1948, they were built along two distinct lines - the Special with six- and eight-cylinder power, and the top-line Commodore Six and Eight. The 1949 models were essentially unchanged, with the Commodores renamed 'Commodore Custom.'By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2015
2015 Rick Cole Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $300,000
Lot was not sold
1949 Hudson Commodore Custom Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Hudson Commodore Custom
(Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
1949 Hudson Commodore Six Sedan Sold for USD$19,800 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1949 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible Chassis#: 49265553 Sold for USD$43,680 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1949 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible Chassis#: 49187816 Sold for USD$62,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1949 Hudson Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 49458715 Sold for USD$51,520 2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
1949 HUDSON COMMODORE CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$27,500 2015 Mecum - Dallas | |
1949 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible Brougham Sold for USD$71,500 2015 Auctions America - California | |
1949 Hudson Commodore Convertible Chassis#: 49487337 Sold for USD$55,000 2015 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1949 Hudson Commodore Sold for USD$20,000 2015 Mecum : Houston | |
1949 HUDSON COMMODORE 4 DOOR HARDTOP Chassis#: 49218950 Sold for USD$17,600 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
1949 Hudson Commodore 6 Convertible Sold for USD$54,000 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1949 HUDSON COMMODORE 8 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: 49431655 Sold for USD$66,000 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
1949 Hudson Sedan Sold for USD$20,000 2014 Silver Auction - Arizona in January | |
1949 Hudson Commodore Eight Sedan Sold for USD$24,750 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1949 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible 254 CI, 3-Speed Sold for USD$58,000 2013 Mecum - Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic | |
1949 Hudson Commodore 6 Convertible Brougham Sold for USD$71,500 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1949 HUDSON COMMODORE SIX CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$50,663 2013 McCormick's Auction 54 - Palm Springs | |
1949 HUDSON CUSTOM 2 DOOR Chassis#: 491136043 Sold for USD$40,150 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
1949 HUDSON SUPER 6 2 DOOR COUPE Chassis#: 491124833 Sold for USD$44,000 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
1949 Hudson Commodore Eight Custom Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 49418012 Sold for USD$47,300 2012 RM Auctions - The Charlie Thomas Collection | |
1949 Hudson Commodore Convertible 262 CI Sold for USD$29,000 2012 Mecum - Dallas, TX |
Hudson Commodore Customs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1949 Hudson Commodore Custom's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1949 Hudson Commodore | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $40,000 | |||
1949 Hudson Commodore | 4921181126 | 2015 Rick Cole Monterey | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1949 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible Brougham | 2015 Auctions America California | $60,000 | |||
1949 Hudson Commodore Custom Eight Convertible Brougham | 49458715 | 2014 RM Auctions Hershey | $60,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 |
1949 Hudson Commodore | 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | $32,500 | |||
1949 Hudson Commodore | 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | $40,000 | |||
1949 Hudson Commodore Six Brougham Convertible | 2013 Leake Auction Dallas, Texas | $100,000 | |||
1949 Hudson Commodore Six Brougham Convertible | 492139945 | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $95,000 | ||
1949 Hudson Commodore 8 Convertible | 2011 Mecum Kansas City, MO | $37,500 | |||
1949 Hudson Commander Sedan 4D | 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | $17,000 | |||
1949 HUDSON COMMODORE CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $35,000 | |||
1949 HUDSON COMMODORE CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $28,000 | |||
1949 HUDSON TWO DOOR BROUGHAM | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $17,000 | |||
1949 HUDSON COMMODORE CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Denver, CO | $40,500 | |||
1949 HUDSON TWO DOOR BROUGHAM | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $18,000 |
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