Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is excited to offer this sharp 1951
Hudson Hornet. If you have children and have ever seen the "Cars"
movie then you will surly want to add this Hudson Hornet to your
collection. All Hornets from 1951 to 1953 were powered by Hudson's
high-compression straight six "H-145" engine. In 1954, power was
increased to 170 HP from 140 HP. Starting in 1952 an optional
"twin-H" or twin one-barrel Carburetor setup was available at an
additional cost. An L head (flathead or side valve) design, at 308
cu inch (5.0L) it was the "largest displacement six-cylinder engine
in the world" at that time. It had a two-barrel carburetor and
produced 145 HP at 3800 RPM and 275 LB of torque. The engine was
capable of far more power in the hands of precision tuners,
including Marshall Teague, who claimed he could get 112 miles per
hour from an AAA or Nascar certified stock Hornet, as well as
Hudson engineers who developed "severe usage" options (thinly
disguised racing parts) The combination of the Hudson engine and
overall road-ability of the dirt and the very few paved tracks of
the 1950s. The newly introduced "Twin H-power" was available in
November 1951 as a dealer installed option at the cost of $85.60.
An electric clock was standard. The total production of the Hornet
in 1951 was only 43,656 units. This 6-cylinder automatic Hornet is
numbers matching and original to the car but has been rebuilt about
150 miles ago. This is a sharp driver quality car that has a unique
brownstone color with matching cloth interior. Options on this car
include; Am radio, Hub caps, Seat belts, wide white walls and
raised white letters. If you are looking for a head turner at car
shows or even something you can enjoy driving with the classic
feel, this is the car for you. This 1951 Hudson Hornet is for sale
in our Tampa Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail including
100+ HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For
additional information, please call our knowledgeable staff at
(813)645-6200 or email us at
[email protected]. If you
would like to see it in person, come to our Tampa Showroom, located
at 351 30th Street NE, Ruskin, FL 33570. Hours: Monday through
Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST. See more at:
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/TPA/1284/1951-Hudson-Hornet
