Vehicle Description
212ci L-Head Inline Six-Cylinder Engine
Single Downdraft Carter Carburetor
103bhp at 4,000rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension, Solid Rear Axle
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*A rare and supremely stylish car-forward pickup
*Robust Hudson six-cylinder power
*Comprehensive older restoration
*Conceived by America's first female car designer, Betty
Thatcher
THE HUDSON PICKUP
Like its competitors, Hudson rushed back to the market at the end
of World War II, with lightly refreshed versions of its pre-war
models to save on tooling. In the case of Hudson, this was not
necessarily a bad thing, however, as the marque had a well-deserved
reputation for quality and value. Hudson's two-model lineup
consisted of the Super Six and Commodore Eight, with a wealth of
body styles for each. On the utility side, Hudson returned with its
innovative "Hudson Cab Pickup" blending truck-like utility with
passenger car levels of comfort and convenience in a distinctly
stylish package. Originally conceived in the pre-war period as the
Terraplane Big Boy by the young designer Betty Thatcher (the
American motor industry's first female designer), it was an idea
well ahead of its time, predating the Ford Ranchero and Chevrolet
El Camino by more than a decade. A few detail changes were made in
1946 and 1947, but the fundamental design was still Thatcher's.
THE CAR OFFERED
Vivid blue with cream wheels and gleaming chrome trim, this '46
Hudson Super Six Pickup is one of just a handful of known
survivors. According to the consignor, this truck was acquired out
of Colorado in 1994 by Texas-based restorer and collector, Don
Auerbach. Mr. Auerbach subsequently performed a complete
restoration, refinishing the Hudson in a beautiful blue livery with
blue upholstery and a fully refurbished wood bed floor. These rare
trucks are popular with customizers, but thankfully this one has
stayed refreshingly authentic overall, with cream-colored steel
wheels, wide whitewall bias ply tires, and period-correct
detailing. Clearly a fan of this truck, Mr. Auerbach kept it in his
care until June of 2023 when it was acquired by an enthusiastic
collector of Hudson, Kaiser, and Nash automobiles.
As offered, restoration remains very well-preserved with an
inviting character that encourages the next owner to enjoy this
unique truck as intended. This wonderful and capable Hudson is the
ideal machine to use at the vineyard, farm, or for relaxed runs to
your local hardware store.
$42,500