Vehicle Description
This 1947 Hudson Pickup is pure two-tone distinction. After all,
the sedan-like pickup is a true rarity for the 1940s, and this is
from a brand you already rarely see at the cars shows. So check out
everything from the whitewalls to the wood bed, and soon you see
how absolutely charming this value-priced vintage pickup is.
This seems to have the ideal look for a pickup. It was said to have
been restored over two decades ago, and so you have crisp lines,
full brightwork, and well-done sheetmetal. The two-tone Quaker Gray
and Gunmetal Gray has the right amount of worn-in style that
retains gloss, but also no one will ever accuse you of having a
trailer queen truck. These are a pre-war design, and Hudson even
called them Big Boys because they knew how to build them strong on
a proper robust chassis. In fact, the wood bed looks highly
authentic and the glossy side rails really drive home this
ready-to-work attitude. But you don't just want this for a
workhorse. This is an amazing classic with the same tall hood,
rounded fenders, and distinct grille of the Super Six sedan line.
So while it's a real truck, the classic cruiser bright wheel covers
and whitewalls are also well earned. Hudson always liked to be
ahead of its time, and so the 1948 model's unibody cars meant this
was the last year for the Big Boy trucks, and it also shut the door
on Hudson pickups completely. So this is a true rarity that
represents a bookend in Hudson history.
Trucks were basic machines during this era, but just since this
shared many of the car's stampings, this interior also has some
stylish appointments. The bench seat is tastefully done with
striped cloth and a brown vinyl accenting, and the doors are done
to match. Good carpeting and a well-done headliner complete a
comfortable package. This one truly gets your nostalgia going
everywhere from the classic Hudson steering wheel to the correct
working heater. The full symmetrical setup of the dash makes this
one of the best-looking classic trucks around. At its the center is
one of the most artful AM radios ever made, so it's great to still
have it for display.
The forward-tilt hood is just another great detail in such a
distinct truck. And when you look inside, this has a tidy
presentation of Hudson's 212 cubic-inch motor. This is an authentic
package, right down to the generator and tall air grabber. So it
fits perfectly with this pickup's overall impression. The inline
motor is a smooth runner, and the column-shifted three-speed manual
transmission gives you proper control. Plus, the independent front
suspension is something few trucks (and even some cars) didn't have
in '47.
This is one of the coolest classic pickups you're going to ever
lays eyes on, and so it's amazing to also have such an affordable
price. That's why you know you need to hurry on this deal. Call
today!!!
