YEAR: 1951

MAKE: HUDSON

MODEL: COMMODORE 8

VIN: 8A13923

MILES: 41,750

ENGINE: 255 C.I. STRAIGHT 8

TRANSMISSION: HYDRAMATIC AUTOMATIC

HORSEPOWER: 128

TORQUE: 198

CURB WEIGHT: 3,770 LBS

EXTERIOR COLOR: TEXAS TAN

INTERIOR COLOR: TAN & BROWN

Tires: Auburn Deluxe Radial

Date: 2019

Tread: 10/32nds

This Hudson comes with:

Clean Indiana title showing miles exempt

Original vehicle invoice from 1951

Recent service records

Factory Options:

Texas Tan Paint

Tan & Brown interior

255 CI Straight 8

Hydramatic Automatic Transmission

Push Button Start

Radio

_______________________

This 1951 Hudson is a true time capsule from a golden era of American motoring. Purchased new on 11/13/1950 from Brown Motors in Millersburg, PA, this Hudson remained under the care of one family until 2019! The original family paid $2,607 for the car when new, double the price of a Chevy Sedan from the same year. From 1951 until 1973, just over 40,000 miles were added to the car. In 1973, the car was in great original condition but had recently bent a valve in the engine. At this point, the family decided to park the car in their second detached garage at the end of the property. The car was put on stilts and a cover was placed over the car. Fortunately for the Hudson, there was a river behind the property that was a hotbed for snakes. The snakes found their way into the garage and managed to create a home under the car! While this may sound terrifying to some, it ended up being a blessing for the Hudson as the snakes scared off any mice, rodents, and moths for damaging the car. When the car was unearthed a few years ago and set back on the ground, snake skin was found underneath and inside the chassis rails of the Commodore (yes, a bag of snake skin was saved and will go with the car)! The car was preserved and remained in the same condition from when it was last parked decades ago. When the current owner took possession of the car in 2019, he sent the vehicle directly to well know Hudson specialist, Wildrick Restoration, in Shelbyville, IN to have the original engine completely rebuilt and the car mechanically brought up to perfect driving standard. Now, this time 41kmile survivor with original paint and interior drives as it did back in the 1950s and starts with one quick press of a button. MOTORVAULT is proud to present this 1950s legend and is excited to find the next curator for this grand classic.

Recent Service:



02/14/2021 Wildrick Restoration LLC $8,332.52

Inspection on drivetrain

Begin full engine and transmission rebuild

Replace head unit

New Pistons (all 8, .020 over)

Bore and hone all 8 cylinders

Valve springs and keepers

Intake valve

New Exhaust

Exhaust valve guide

NOS Cam bearing set

01/03/2022 Wildrick Restoration LLC $18,732.06

Full engine rebuild

_______________________

Please consider this an invitation to visit MOTORVAULT! If you have any questions or wish for more information about this vehicle or any other vehicle, please do not hesitate to contact:

Josh Stiegman [email protected] // 3176431444

Brian Henry [email protected] // 3175204663

_______________________