1952 Hudson Wasp 5B
Sale price: $US $5,800.00 make an offer
Technical specifications, photos and description:
Manufacturer: | Hudson |
Model: | Wasp |
Year: | 1952 |
Type: | Sedan |
Color: | Black |
Mileage: | 81,441 |
Engine: | 262 Flathead 6 cyl. 127hp |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Interior Color: | Brown |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
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1952 Hudson Wasp 5B for sale

1952 Hudson Twin H-Power Wasp 262 flathead 6
Highlights:
Ø Beautifully Restored Dealer optioned Twin H-Power Intake
Ø Factory Hydro-matic automatic transmission
Ø Factory Radio is AM-FM-Aux conversion w/ pre amp outs (new guts but still the original housing)
Ø Factory Optioned Hydromantic Automatic Transmission
Ø Factory Optioned Heater (yes in '52 the heater was an upgrade option)
Ø Factory Dana Rear
Ø Engine Compartment is truly “Show Quality” Detail
Ø Engine Compartment painted in Police Car Blue (Glasurit 90-Line) Satin Clean
Ø Engine Block is painted with DuPont Imron paint for Temp and Chemical Resistance
Ø Exhaust Manifold is painted in exhaust high-temp paint and then wrapped
Ø Newly Upholstered Tweed Interior
Ø FatMat sound deadening and thermal insulator
Ø Roof has New Paint – antique white (Glasurit) smooth as glass
Ø Body is in believed-to-be original Black Paint. Not Perfect – Nice Patina
Ø New shocks. kingpins. alinement. lowered and reinforce upper A-armsf
Ø New Leaf Spring Shackles and bushings
Ø New Gas tank
Ø New Fuel line
Ø New brake line. Master Cylinder
Ø Converted to 12 volt negative ground
Ø New maintenance free “Hudson” 12v battery. from antique battery (looks like stock 6v)
Ø Powermaster “Gener-nator” Alternator (designed to look like a generator)
Ø Voltage Regulator is a new “dummy” to keep the stock looking compartment
Ø All new side glass. Tint laminated in the Glass (so you cannot scratch it)
Ø New Lug Nuts
Ø Tires have like new tread. in very nice shape
Ø Halogen Headlights
Ø Clear Pennsylvania Title
Ø All the structural rust (65yrs old) has been replaced and repaired correctly and professionally
Ø It Starts right up and purrs like a kitten
Ø I have always stored the car indoors in a climate controlled environment w/trickle charger
Ø Lots of paperwork
Ø I'm Sure There Is Something I'm forgetting
Known Concerns:
Ø Wiper motor diaphragm needs to be replaced
Ø Engine appears to have a vacuum leak of some kind
Ø Minor Fuel leak at the fuel line to tank from a mechanic lowering the rear on to the line when installing the new leaf spring shackles. oops
Ø Plastic indicator needle for gear select is missing (Shifts beautifully)
Ø Black paint shows wear as it is believed to be original to the car
Ø Original Headliner and bows (still in order) was taken out (comes with car)
I hate to sell this piece of American history. but my wife tells me I have too many toys.
To the winning bidder: Please take care of and treat her kindly. Her birthday is July 1st 1952. I've done a ton of research on this car and Hudson's history in NASCAR and our great nation.
I prefer PayPal for the deposit and will except Cash or Certified Bank Check. NO personal checks accepted.
Deposit of a minimum $1000. 00 must be paid within 48 hours of auctions end. The remaining balance is due within 7 days of auctions end in full. Deposit and/or Payment is nonrefundable and vehicle is sold as-is. Pick up of vehicle should be arranged as soon as possible and verification of such arrangements must be sent to me via eBay message or email within 7 days of auctions end. If any of these terms are not met I reserve the right to relist or resell the vehicle after said time.
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