1951 HUDSON HORNET CONVERTIBLE

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Hudson automobiles remain highly regarded for their advancements in automotive design, articularly the innovative “Step Down” design, ntroduced on the 1948 Commodore. Unlike traditional body-on-frame construction, hich forced passengers to climb up to enter their vehicles, udson designers placed the entire passenger compartment down inside the chassis, urrounded by a sturdy perimeter frame. This positioned the car at a lower center of gravity, nabling it to handle exceptionally well.

Hudson recognized the marketing value of racing, nd engineers including Vince Piggins developed a line of “severe usage parts” which transformed the robust Hornet into the definitive stock car of the early 1950s. A lineup of drivers including Dick Rathmann, im Flock, Jack McGrath, rank Mundy and Lou Figaro accumulated 13 racing wins in 1951, 9 in 1952 and 46 in 1953 in “The Fabulous Hudson Hornet”. No other car of the time could match the Hudson’s bulletproof construction, ood handling and factory support.

One of only 500 produced in 1951, he two-door convertible has beautiful concave lines that lead to a round rear end that looks complete from behind. The well-known car is powered by none other than the respected Power Dome Hudson inline six-cylinder engine, acked by a Hydramatic transmission. This particular Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham has been restored from the ground-up and has been described in terms such as “a piece of jewelry.” The exterior is finished in show-quality Cornish Cream with beautiful chrome and stainless steel trim. The interior is finished in maroon leather upholstery, ith the correct waffle-pattern door inserts, nd it is complemented by a tan stay-fast power convertible top.

Several desirable options adorn this magnificent example, ncluding radio, eater, ower windows, river- and passenger-side pillar-mounted spotlights, ender skirts, ias-ply wide whitewalls with factory full wheel covers. The expensive restoration this car received was certainly worthy for such an exceptional automobile. The 1951 Hudson Hornet is an unforgettable racing legend, nd a must have for any serious collector of American automobiles.