This beautiful and rare 1955 Hudson Hornet is for sale in our
Louisville KY showroom. In its final two years of production, the
Hornet became a product of the newly formed American Motors
Corporation (AMC). The Detroit plant was closed and Hudson Models
were shifted to the Nash's Kenosha Wisconsin facility. The Hudson's
would be based on the senior Nash models but would have exclusive
Hudson Styling. The first-generation Hudson Hornets featured a
functional "step-down" design with dropped floorpan and a chassis
with a lower center of gravity than contemporary vehicles that
helped the car handle well - a bonus for racing. Hudson was the
first automobile manufacturer to get involved in stock car racing.
The Hornet dominated stock car racing in the early-1950s, when
stock car racers actually raced stock cars. Overall, Hudson won 27
of the 34 NASCAR Grand National races in 1952, followed by 22 wins
of 37 in 1953, and capturing 17 of the 37 races in 1954 � "an
incredible accomplishment, especially from a car that had some
legitimate luxury credentials." By the owner's own account this
Hornet is one of the nicer one still being driven. Under the hood
is the original 308 CID Inline 6 cylinder engine. The engine has a
set of dual carburetors with air cleaners giving it a nice sporty
look. The engine has been treated to a new water pump, fuel pump,
rebuilt carburetors and the fuel tank has been reconditioned and
sealed. This Hornet has even been tuned up and is ready for the
road! The exterior is the original color scheme, but has had one
repaint. The interior is plush and looks to be all original. This
Hornet has been pampered and has less than 48000 original miles! If
you have been looking for a clean classic that you can take to car
shows or drive on a daily basis but don't want to bust the bank
this Hornet is an excellent choice. Options on this 1955 Hudson
Hornet include AM Radio, Vinyl Interior with Cloth Inserts, Hub
Caps with Steel Wheels wrapped in Wide White Wall Radial Tires.
This one of a kind 1955 Hudson Hornet can be seen, including an HD
video, at www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information call the
showroom at (812) 294 1555 or email
[email protected].
