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This vehicle is a 1953 Hudson Wasp Super 6 Hollywood Hardtop finished in glossy red with a contrasting white hardtop roof. It was built in February 1953 and is equipped with the 262 CID L-head six-cylinder engine fitted with a Twin H-Power intake system with two Carter one-barrel carburetors. There is a Hydra-Matic Drive automatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
This car was purchased by Eldon Hostetler after his 1953 Hudson Wasp Sedan was totaled in a collision on June 10th, 1997. Mr. Hostetler found this car in Littleton, Colorado. At the time, it was missing its engine and right-front fender. A low-mileage engine and drivetrain were found and swapped to this Hollywood Hardtop. The missing fender was replaced, and a 'Twin H-Power' intake system was purchased at the AACA Hershey meet and installed.
This car has a steel sun visor, clock, heater, radio, and 'Startix' ignition.
This Holly Hardtop is one of just 590 produced in 1953.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2019
This car was purchased by Eldon Hostetler after his 1953 Hudson Wasp Sedan was totaled in a collision on June 10th, 1997. Mr. Hostetler found this car in Littleton, Colorado. At the time, it was missing its engine and right-front fender. A low-mileage engine and drivetrain were found and swapped to this Hollywood Hardtop. The missing fender was replaced, and a 'Twin H-Power' intake system was purchased at the AACA Hershey meet and installed.
This car has a steel sun visor, clock, heater, radio, and 'Startix' ignition.
This Holly Hardtop is one of just 590 produced in 1953.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2019
2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Hostetlers Hudson Auto Museum Auction
Sale Price :
USD $44,000
Recent Sales of the Hudson Wasp
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
| 1953 Hudson Wasp Super 6 Hollywood Hardtop Chassis#: 5C-221320 Sold for USD$44,000 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Hostetlers Hudson Auto Museum Auction |   |
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp Sedan Chassis#: 211072 Sold for USD$12,650 2014 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance Auction | |
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp Sedan 262 CI, 3-Speed Sold for USD$11,000 2014 Mecum - Kissimmee |
Hudson Wasps That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 Hudson Wasp's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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