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 InteriorFeatured 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.
