1949 Hudson Commodore Eight Custom Convertible Brougham

Model 494. 128hp. 254 cu. in. L-head inline eight cylinder engine. three speed manual transmission. independent coil spring front suspension. live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase 124 in. Hudson wowed the public with its all-new "step-down" 1948 models. which continued nearly unchanged into 1949. The cars featured a box perimeter frame. with the floor pan attached at the bottom so that passengers actually stepped down to enter. As a result. its center of gravity was low and handling was excellent. This lovely Hudson Commodore Convertible was restored about 10 years ago. Handsomely painted in Matador Maroon. it has a black Haartz cloth top and maroon leatherette upholstery. The mileage showing is just over 54. 00 and is believed correct. It has a power top. power windows. a windshield visor. a Hudson radio and heater. an electric clock. and a Hudson tissue dispenser. Hudson built fewer than 600 Commodore Eight convertible broughams for 1949. This car is a lovely example of that rare model. possessed of Hudson's excellent handling and the time-honored eight-cylinder engine. Many original invoices and paperwork evidencing the history of this beauty.