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The Hudson Motor Car Company was founded in Detroit in 1909 and produced Hudson, Essex, and Terraplane automobiles for 45 years. The primary organizer of the company was Roy Chapin, who got his automotive start with R.E. Olds, Detroit department storeowner J.L. Hudson providing financing for the new company, hence the name 'Hudson.' The company merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form American Motors. The Hudson name was subsequently dropped at the conclusion of the 1957 model run.
The Hudson Hornet was introduced in 1951 and became an instant success on the racecar circuit. The 308 cubic-inch, six-cylinder engine with Twin-H Power (dual carburetors) compiled wins across the nation, setting unparallel records. Hudson regularly won NASCAR races from 1951 to 1954 and became NASCAR's champion in those years.
The Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham was the company's most expensive body style offered in the 1954 model year. This Brougham is finished in the optional color of lipstick red and has 19 options on it. The base price was $3,257, with the total retail price coming to $4,277. The exact production is unknown but has been estimated to be approximately 340 units. About 70 survive today. The present owner purchased this car while still in high school in 1967, at the age of 16. Restoration of this rare Hudson was completed in 1999.
The Hudson Hornet was introduced in 1951 and became an instant success on the racecar circuit. The 308 cubic-inch, six-cylinder engine with Twin-H Power (dual carburetors) compiled wins across the nation, setting unparallel records. Hudson regularly won NASCAR races from 1951 to 1954 and became NASCAR's champion in those years.
The Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham was the company's most expensive body style offered in the 1954 model year. This Brougham is finished in the optional color of lipstick red and has 19 options on it. The base price was $3,257, with the total retail price coming to $4,277. The exact production is unknown but has been estimated to be approximately 340 units. About 70 survive today. The present owner purchased this car while still in high school in 1967, at the age of 16. Restoration of this rare Hudson was completed in 1999.
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1954 Hudson Hornet Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Hudson Hornet
(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 Hudson Hornet Sold for USD$78,000 2019 GAA : November 2019 | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham Sold for USD$82,500 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1954 Hudson Hornet 6 'Twin-H Power' Sedan Chassis#: 5559W1S Sold for USD$41,800 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Hostetlers Hudson Auto Museum Auction | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham Sold for USD$82,500 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible Sold for USD$134,750 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 7281982 Sold for USD$62,720 2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible Chassis#: 7283978 Sold for USD$78,100 2017 Motostalgia Auction - McPherson Collection | |
1954 HUDSON HORNET Chassis#: 7281982 Sold for USD$55,000 2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park | |
1954 HUDSON HORNET CONVERTIBLE BROUGHAM Chassis#: 7283978 Sold for USD$66,000 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible Sold for USD$85,000 2015 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible Sold for USD$67,100 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Sold for USD$17,600 2010 RM Auctions - The Pate Collection | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Sold for USD$3,500 2008 Mecum - St. Paul, MN Auction | |
1954 HUDSON HORNET Sold for USD$8,300 2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - February 23-25, 2007 | |
1954 HUDSON HORNET 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: 7318357 Sold for USD$46,200 2007 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2007 | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible Sold for USD$52,900 2005 Worldwide Auctions - Raleigh Classic 2005 | |
1954 HUDSON HORNET CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$83,600 2004 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2004 | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible Sold for USD$31,900 2003 JEM Museum Collection | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible Sold for USD$18,700 2003 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Hudson Hornets That Failed To Sell At Auction
1954 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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1954 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $45,000 | |||
1954 Hudson Hornet Hollywood | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1954 Hudson Hornet Hollywood | 7291554 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | $38,000 | $42,000 | |
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Chicago | $70,000 | |||
1954 Hudson Hornet Special 6 Club Coupe | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $22,000 | |||
1954 HUDSON HORNET | 2006 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 1719, 2006 | $11,000 | |||
1954 Hudson Hornet Four Door | 2003 Michigan Spring Classic Car Auction | $10,600 |
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