For Sale: 1955 Hudson Automobile in Brainerd, Minnesota

1955 Hudson Metropolitan Convertible with the original matching numbers motor. Beautiful Caribbean Blue paint makes this car stick out. The car was restored from 2005-2009 and was a Gold Concours Winner at the 2009 Show in Sacramento, CA. 3 spd column shift, AM radio, drum brakes, white walls. Check out all of our inventory at HighRollersHotrods.comThe Metropolitan was also sold as a Hudson when Nash and Hudson merged in 1954 to form the American Motors Corporation (AMC), and later as a standalone marque during the Rambler years, as well as in the United Kingdom and other markets.After the first 10,000 cars were built, the engine was changed to a B-Series, but still of 1,200 cc (73 cu in), (as used in the Austin A40 Cambridge). Other modifications that were incorporated at this time were a new gearbox, and hydraulic actuation for the clutch (Series I models used a mechanical clutch linkage). The change to a new engine and gearbox added 50 lb (23 kg) to the weight. This model is referred to as Series II or NK2 (Commencing with Vehicle identification number (VIN) E11001 on August 19, 1954).