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Hudson began production in 1909 by building assembled cars - buying components from various manufacturers and building a car in their factory. Within a few years, they had become a major American manufacturer.
The 'Step Down' Hudson was one of America's most roadworthy cars in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The company offered engine options that made the Hudson a favorite of stock car drivers - and a regular in the winner's circle.
The Hudson Hornet was introduced in 1951. A mechanically-advanced automobile, it offered a streamlined body with a low center of gravity. For 1953, three basic series were available - the Jet, Wasp, and Hornet, with variations within each series. Hudson sales had begun to decline in late 1953, Hudson merged with Nash and moved its production from Detroit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, about one year later.
The Hornet was equipped with a 308 cubic-inch, H-145 inline six-cylinder engine that developed 145 horsepower. Hudson offered special 'severe usage' parts for high performance, making it one of the hottest cars on the road during its time. The base factory price of the Hornet sedan was approximately $2,700.
Stock car racing was dominated by the Hornet in the early 1950s. This was an incredible feat for Hudson since the cars contained many luxury features.
The 'Step Down' Hudson was one of America's most roadworthy cars in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The company offered engine options that made the Hudson a favorite of stock car drivers - and a regular in the winner's circle.
The Hudson Hornet was introduced in 1951. A mechanically-advanced automobile, it offered a streamlined body with a low center of gravity. For 1953, three basic series were available - the Jet, Wasp, and Hornet, with variations within each series. Hudson sales had begun to decline in late 1953, Hudson merged with Nash and moved its production from Detroit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, about one year later.
The Hornet was equipped with a 308 cubic-inch, H-145 inline six-cylinder engine that developed 145 horsepower. Hudson offered special 'severe usage' parts for high performance, making it one of the hottest cars on the road during its time. The base factory price of the Hornet sedan was approximately $2,700.
Stock car racing was dominated by the Hornet in the early 1950s. This was an incredible feat for Hudson since the cars contained many luxury features.
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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 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$425 2012 Silver Auction - Quartzsite Collection | |
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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