Vehicle Description
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible | Ardell Brown Classic
Carswww.ardellscars.com/1954-hudson-hornet-convertible/1954 Hudson
Hornet Twin-H-Power Convertible Was $125,000.00 Now $119,995.00This
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible is a rare find, finding one that is
in the stellar condition of this example can be a once in a
lifetime experience. Finished in Bristol Cream Yellow, the interior
is done in plush red leather with a tight-fitting tan top. The
optional Twin-H- Power dual-carb setup is the star under the hood,
with a 308 cid 6-cylinder with the rest of the engine bay looking
as good, if not better than the day it was put on sale. At a
glance, this car may seem to be cumbersome on the the road, but the
light touch needed to steer and the immediate self-leveling system
combine to deliver a comfortable and controlled driving experience.
This car represents the last of the breed and one that will
appreciate in historical value in the next few years. It is fitted
with all the right stuff. Power Lift Windows Original AM Pushbutton
Radio Heater Defrost Clock Dual Range Hydramatic Automatic
Transmission Power Assisted Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum
Brakes�Eventually, for the 1954 model year, the model underwent a
major square-lined redesign. This entailed extensive retooling
because of the way the step-down frame wrapped around the passenger
compartment. The front had a simpler grille that complemented the
now-functional hood scoop and a new one-piece curved windshield,
while the sides gained period-typical fender chrome accents, and
the formerly sloped rear end was squared off.The front to rear
fender line was styled to make the car look longer and taillamps
were also redesigned.The interior was also updated with a new dash
and instrument cluster that were surprisingly modern.There was
still no V8 engine available, but the 308cuin (5.0L) six-cylinder
was standard in Hornets and produced 160hp (119kW), the
racing-inspired 170hp (127kW; 172PS) "Twin-H-Power" (dual
carburetor) option was very popular, and a 7-X version of the
engine was offered as a factory option, producing over 210hp
(157kW; 213PS) using a high compression head, special camshaft, and
other "severe usage" parts designed for racing. The 308cuin (5.0L)
engine has remarkable torque at low RPMs and a fairly flat torque
curve, which helped the Hornet beat V-8s from other makes whose
power advantage came only at much higher RPMs.
