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1949 Hudson Commodore Custom Navigation
Hudson introduced their 'step-down' unibody models in 1948, allowing the placement of the passenger compartment down inside the perimeter of the frame that was an integral part of the body. Passengers stepped down into a floor that was surrounded by the perimeter of the car's frame. This design made the car safer, gave more passenger comfort, and increased the handling of the car due to the lower center of gravity. The car was a foot lower than many of its contemporaries.
In 1954, the company was merged with Nash-Kelvinator to form American Motors Corporation.
This 1949 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible completed a 19-month restoration in April 2009.
In 1954, the company was merged with Nash-Kelvinator to form American Motors Corporation.
This 1949 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible completed a 19-month restoration in April 2009.
2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $75,000-USD $85,000
Sale Price :
USD $62,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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