Vehicle Description
1951 Hudson Pacemaker Convertible. The Pacemaker Custom Six Series
was the most popular of the Hudson models built.� This�Hudson is
sleek, low and aerodynamic. A well maintained older restoration.
This Hudson has been refinished in a period �correct colors of dark
red with a matching, dark red interior. A rare and desirable car. �
At the close of World War II, the American automobile manufacturers
immediately resumed automobile production, which had been halted
due to their involvements in the war effort. From 1946 until 1948,
Ford, General Motors and Chrysler immediately offered "refreshed"
versions of their 1941 and 1942 models as they had no time to
re-tool and redesign new cars. Hudson did the same in 1946 and
1947, but in 1948 introduced an entirely re-designed automobile
known as the "step downs." The Hudson's step-down cars for 1948
marked a new direction for the company. The new cars were built
with a partial uni-body design that had the floor pan on the bottom
of the frame rather than on the top. This resulted in one literally
stepping down to enter a Hudson.� They were sleek, low and
aerodynamic. The roofline was low, but there was still plenty of
room inside. Its low center of gravity made for excellent handling.
The new cars appeared on December 7, 1947. "You're face to face
with tomorrow," said the ads. Both dealers and the public were
elated with the new models. Sales for 1948 jumped nearly 50 percent
over 1947, and Hudson rose from 13th to 11th place in the market.
For the 1951 model year, Hudson offered four different models
powered by six and eight cylinder engines. The Pacemaker Custom Six
Series was the most popular of the models built. The Pacemaker was
offered in five different body styles. The Convertible Brougham was
the most expensive of the five styles offered and also produced in
the smallest amounts, which makes them very desirable amongst
collectors today.The Pacemaker Custom Convertible Brougham offered
here is outfitted its original, 232 cubic inch, six-cylinder engine
that produces 112 horsepower. It is a well-maintained, older
restoration that has been refinished in a period correct color of
dark red with a matching, dark red interior. The mileage indicated
is about 12,000, which is likely to be the mileage accumulated
since the restoration was completed. The paint shows very well and
has a consistent overall gloss. The chrome and stainless trim items
were restored at the time of restoration and today show well. The
red pleated interior is period correct and extremely nice. The
seats, door panels, and carpets are in excellent condition. The car
has a newer, black Hartz top, which fits well and is in good
condition. The engine bay is also extremely clean and presents
well. Underneath, the car is clean and only shows the expected
signs of use that one would expect from a car that has been
carefully enjoyed. The car runs and drives well. This 1951
Pacemaker convertible is well equipped with many factory and period
accessories including a desirable set of five, chrome wire wheels
that are fitted with white wall tires. Other accessories include
dual spotlights, bumper guards, Hudson-script Unity fog lights, a
Hudson heater, radio and a tissue dispenser. This car has a great
overall look to it. It presents well from all angles. It has been
restored properly and well maintained since the restoration was
completed. For the enthusiast who wants to drive and enjoy a
step-down Hudson, there is simply no better choice than this rare
1951 Convertible Brougham.
