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In 1948 Hudson made a very important design contribution to the automotive community by introducing the 'step down' body style. By 1952 they had claimed 10 of 11 stock car Grand Nationals as the dominant 'Fabulous Hudson Hornet' raced through the mid-1950s generating strong commercial success.
There were only 500 Hudson Hornet convertibles produced in 1951, and this example is one of them. It is finished in burgundy with a dark red leather interior and black power convertible top. It was treated to a body-off restoration during the mid-1990s and has remained in good condition since. It has been carefully preserved in a climate-controlled showroom and traveled a mere 1,600 miles, all in dry weather. The car has traveled 61,250 miles since new.
There is a 308 cubic-inch L-head six-cylinder engine with Twin H power, dual carburetors, and a dual manifold induction system. It has a high compression '262' cylinder head which helps boost the power to 180. The gearbox is a dual Range Hydramatic automatic unit and there are four-wheel drum brakes.
This 1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it had an estimated value of $80,000 - $100,000. It was offered without reserve. The estimated value proved accurate as the lot was sold for $93,500.
In 2010, this Hudson Hornet Convertible was offered for sale at RM Auctions 'Automobiles of Amelia Island' sale in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $75,000 - $100,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car was sold for the sum of $99,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
There were only 500 Hudson Hornet convertibles produced in 1951, and this example is one of them. It is finished in burgundy with a dark red leather interior and black power convertible top. It was treated to a body-off restoration during the mid-1990s and has remained in good condition since. It has been carefully preserved in a climate-controlled showroom and traveled a mere 1,600 miles, all in dry weather. The car has traveled 61,250 miles since new.
There is a 308 cubic-inch L-head six-cylinder engine with Twin H power, dual carburetors, and a dual manifold induction system. It has a high compression '262' cylinder head which helps boost the power to 180. The gearbox is a dual Range Hydramatic automatic unit and there are four-wheel drum brakes.
This 1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it had an estimated value of $80,000 - $100,000. It was offered without reserve. The estimated value proved accurate as the lot was sold for $93,500.
In 2010, this Hudson Hornet Convertible was offered for sale at RM Auctions 'Automobiles of Amelia Island' sale in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $75,000 - $100,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car was sold for the sum of $99,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $120,000
Sale Price :
USD $67,200
2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $75,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $99,000
2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $93,500
2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $110,000
1951 Hudson Hornet Series 7A Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Hudson Hornet Series 7A
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Chassis#: 47158 Sold for USD$82,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Sold for USD$64,960 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 7A1095781 Sold for USD$86,800 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1951 Hudson Hornet 6 Convertible Sold for USD$15,400 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham Sold for USD$99,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1951 HUDSON HORNET TWO-DOOR COUPE Chassis#: 36282 Sold for USD$168,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1951 Hudson Hornet 6 Convertible Sold for USD$26,400 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1951 HUDSON HORNET 2-DOOR CLUB COUPE Chassis#: 121460 Sold for USD$31,360 2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 7A112278 Sold for USD$67,200 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 7A46946 Sold for USD$106,400 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Sold for USD$77,000 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1951 Hudson Hornet 6 'Twin-H Power' Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 7A-49142 Sold for USD$104,500 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Hostetlers Hudson Auto Museum Auction | |
1951 Hudson Hornet 6 Custom Convertible Chassis#: 7A-94373 Sold for USD$57,200 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Hostetlers Hudson Auto Museum Auction | |
1951 HUDSON HORNET CUSTOM SEDAN Chassis#: 122610 Sold for USD$15,400 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 7A122578 Sold for USD$72,800 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1951 HUDSON HORNET CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 7A60917 Sold for USD$50,600 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham Chassis#: 7A1095781 Sold for USD$165,000 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1951 Hudson Hornet Brougham Convertible Sold for USD$72,500 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1951 HUDSON HORNET CONVERTIBLE BROUGHAM Chassis#: 7A122578 Sold for USD$192,500 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1951 Hudson Hornet convertible paint model Sold for USD$805 2015 Auctions America : Hilton Head |
Hudson Hornet Series 7As That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Hudson Hornet Series 7A's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1951 Hudson Hornet 6 Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $25,000 | |||
1951 Hudson Twin Hornet | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $120,000 | |||
1951 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe | 7A50353Z | 2009 Bonhams Bicentennial Pavilion at Hotel Murano | $35,000 | $40,000 |
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1951 Hudson Hornet Series 7A
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