Vehicle Description
This 1947 Hudson Big Boy Pickup is pure rolling 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 car shows. So check out
everything from the whitewalls to the wood bed, and soon you see
how absolutely charming this restored vintage pickup is.
We're told an interesting history on this truck. It was locked away
in a warehouse in 1970 before being resurrected and restored in
2020. So it has spent more than half its life thus far hidden away
from the world (sounds a lot like a barn find story!) And because
the resurrection happened only in the last few years, much of the
work looks quite fresh. The gray paint has a nice gloss of a recent
application, and that showcases the kind of body lines where you
can tell they sweated the details when restoring this pickup. And
we particularly like the look of the bumper, grille, and trim. It
shows that this was stored quite complete and that there was a
solid investment in getting this brightwork looking terrific. 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. 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.
We love the originality of the interior. This was not altered
during the restoration, and instead, there were just the necessary
additions. So you have tinted glass and modern insulation on the
floor and headliner. This gives you a cruiser from day one, and
then you can take your time to decide if you want to keep the
authentic style or completely restomod this with a stereo and A/C.
It's exciting because we rarely get the opportunity to have
something genuine, right down to the classic Hudson steering wheel
and distinct symmetrically designed dash.
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 262 cubic-inch motor. This is an authentic
package, right down to the generator and tall oil bath air cleaner.
So it fits perfectly with this pickup's overall impression. The
ultra-tidy setup reminds you of the freshness and care in the
restoration. The inline motor is a smooth runner, and the
column-shifted three-speed manual transmission has a smooth feeling
that gives you proper control. Plus, the independent front
suspension is something few trucks (and even some cars) didn't have
in 1947.
This is one of the coolest classic pickups you're going to ever lay
eyes on. It even comes with a great story and the potential for you
to make it even more personal inside. That's why you know you need
to hurry on this deal. Call today!!!
