Vehicle Description
1951 Hudson Hornet - Originally Modified in 1958 - Stored In 1960
Until 2011 - Restored In 2018 - 1956 308ci Inline 6 - 262 Head -
Mild Cam - Twin Intake - Clifford Headers And New Exhaust - Pink
and Black Exterior - Original White Interior Featured here is a
1951 Hudson Hornet that is an amazing barn find and a true time
capsule of the car culture of the 1950's. This car was originally
modified in 1958 and two years later was put into storage in 1960.
Emerging from a 51-year slumber in 2011 this classic cruiser went
through a mechanical restoration with meticulous care and attention
to preserve this car's appearance in its as-found condition. The
pink and black two-tone paint is a classic 50's color combination
on this four-door Hudson. The finish is unrestored representing the
condition it was in when pulled from storage and preserved. The
hand-painted pinstripe throughout the body is a classic touch and
compliments the base paint job. The chrome, bumpers, and related
trim are all original, showing pitting, and are rich in patina. The
trunk compartment is unrestored featuring the original rubber floor
mat with the spare tire and jack tools all present. The trunk floor
is well preserved, no doubt due to the rubber coating applied
60-some years ago keeping the metal free of any rust-through. The
front windshield visor and stainless side-window visors with the
driver's side-mounted searchlight are classic 50's era owner
add-ons. In the case of this Hornet, these subtle touches
accentuate the sleek body lines and the lowered stance on this
classic. Opening the doors on this Hudson is like opening a portal
to the past that takes you back to a time when dashboards were
pieces of art adorned in chrome and ivory. The interior is all
original and has simply been cleaned. The original upholstery is
present and in good condition, showing some light wear, but no rips
or tears. The seat insert fabric and door panels as well as the
rear grab rail are great examples of the formal quality of car
interiors that was so rich during this time period. The dash
cluster has a heavy Art Deco influence with an oversized
speedometer and clock framing fuel and temperature gauges and oil
and amp indicator lights and plenty of chrome accouterments. The
Motorola AM radio is still present and looking at it you can almost
hear the classic doo-whoop music coming from the speaker. Under the
hood, the original engine was replaced with a larger 1956 Hudson
308cid inline 6-cylinder with a 262 cylinder head and the
powerplant was gone through during the restoration process.
Era-correct performance upgrades include a mild camshaft, Hudson
dual carburetor intake, and Clifford Performance header that flows
into a new exhaust with a glass-packed bullet-style muffler. Power
is transferred through a column-shifted 3-speed manual
transmission. Underneath, the frame and underbody are unrestored
however, the frame and floorboards are clean with no signs of any
rust-through issues. The lowered stance was accomplished using
lowering blocks on the rear leaf springs and lowered front springs
with new shocks on all four corners. The brakes have been rebuilt
including new lines and rubber hoses. This car is truly amazing in
its capturing the car culture of the time and is turn-key ready for
cruising to share it with other enthusiasts. Please call if
interested or e-mail with specific questions. Thanks for looking.
