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1951 Hudson Pacemaker 2 Door Club Coupe
Sale price: $31,875.00 make an offer
Car location: Torrance, California, United States
Sale type: Fixed price listing
Technical specifications, photos and description:
- Year:
- 1951
- Type:
- 2 Door Coupe
- Mileage:
- 1845
- Engine:
- 232 c.i. 112HP 6 cyl
- Transmission:
- 3 spd with overdrive
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1951 Hudson Pacemaker 2 Door Club Coupe for sale
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Hudson in 1951 was now producing a sleek fastback design with the lowest overall height of any American car that year. The cabin floor was placed beneath the top of the frame rails and the entire passenger cabin was lowered in the same manner as when hot rodders "channel" a body! This practice allowed the roof to be dropped without a loss of interior space and this "step down" design lowered the car's center of gravity which enable superior handling and which resulted in a multitude of wins and near dominance in NASCAR races with its high performance L head 6 cylinder engine which was now introduced into a new series named the Hornet and with the Hornet winning 12 of the 41 NASCAR Grand National races in 1951 alone!
One of the truly significant new designs of the post war years, the "Step Down" Hudson was remarkably low and sleek. It even looks modern today! The unit body/chassis construction featured a dropped floorpan surrounded by massive chassis girders for a very safe and solid structure. Big instrument dials and armchair comfort seats marked their exceptionally roomy interior. The result of all this was soaring sales and the most remembered Hudson (1951-53) of these post war years and one of the industry's all time greats with the Hornet becoming virtually unbeatable in stock car racing through 1954! It continued to compete with the same success even after the Step Down line came to an end with the Nash based 1955 Hudsons. Amazingly all this racing success was achieved with this 6 cylinder engine, the last performance six before Pontiac's late '60's overhead cam engine. All L Head 6 cylinders from this particular era are highly desirable, with the Hornet's legendary performance prowess in NASCAR maybe giving it an edge in collector appeal over the basically identical Pacemaker, Super Six & Wasp models.
The car was part of renown car collector Dennis Varni's personal collection and his 'Speed Nymph Garage' is a veritable hot rod museum of classic American and foreign roadsters, muscle cars, street rods, trucks, buses, sedans, coupes, not to mention historic motorcycles. The legendary 'Peterson Automotive Museum' review of his collection is titled "THE FASTEST CAR COLLECTION WE'VE EVER TOURED | ROAD TO CAR WEEK DAY 2" and we have posted a link to the video on our website. The car was reportedly passed between static collections for many decades until recently acquired from the Varni collection and has been subsequently been kept mechanically sound throughout the years and the car drives very well indeed with the 232 Flathead engine and 3 spd manual transmission both very strong but please note we have noticed some vibration/noise noticeable from the drivetrain or rear axle.
This car was nicely factory optioned with original factory options of the car including: 232 CID 6 cylinder engine, 3 speed manual transmission with Overdrive original push button AM radio; Whitewall tires on deluxe hubcaps and trim rings; Weather Control Heater & electric clock. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has had no signs of any accidents - obviously an always garaged and cherished car since new. This particular example still looks extremely impressive in it's 'Maroon' color paint and the all original specification striped weave cord upholstery with 'Dura-Fab' trim interior is quite stunning ! All the chromework and brightwork has obviously been restored and the original spare wheel with it's jack is in the trunk.
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving and never abused example of an obviously always garaged and rust free 1951 Hudson Pacemaker 2 Door Custom Club Coupe recently acquired from a prominent collection and a more loved and cared for and mostly all original and stock car you could not hope to find! One of the great postwar landmarks, this is one very desirable car for any classic American car enthusiast or Hudson collector to add to his collection and a sure-fire investment that's sure to appreciate over the years for any classic American car collector!
Vehicle Description
Hudson in 1951 was now producing a sleek fastback design with the lowest overall height of any American car that year. The cabin floor was placed beneath the top of the frame rails and the entire passenger cabin was lowered in the same manner as when hot rodders "channel" a body! This practice allowed the roof to be dropped without a loss of interior space and this "step down" design lowered the car's center of gravity which enable superior handling and which resulted in a multitude of wins and near dominance in NASCAR races with its high performance L head 6 cylinder engine which was now introduced into a new series named the Hornet and with the Hornet winning 12 of the 41 NASCAR Grand National races in 1951 alone!
One of the truly significant new designs of the post war years, the "Step Down" Hudson was remarkably low and sleek. It even looks modern today! The unit body/chassis construction featured a dropped floorpan surrounded by massive chassis girders for a very safe and solid structure. Big instrument dials and armchair comfort seats marked their exceptionally roomy interior. The result of all this was soaring sales and the most remembered Hudson (1951-53) of these post war years and one of the industry's all time greats with the Hornet becoming virtually unbeatable in stock car racing through 1954! It continued to compete with the same success even after the Step Down line came to an end with the Nash based 1955 Hudsons. Amazingly all this racing success was achieved with this 6 cylinder engine, the last performance six before Pontiac's late '60's overhead cam engine. All L Head 6 cylinders from this particular era are highly desirable, with the Hornet's legendary performance prowess in NASCAR maybe giving it an edge in collector appeal over the basically identical Pacemaker, Super Six & Wasp models.
The car was part of renown car collector Dennis Varni's personal collection and his 'Speed Nymph Garage' is a veritable hot rod museum of classic American and foreign roadsters, muscle cars, street rods, trucks, buses, sedans, coupes, not to mention historic motorcycles. The legendary 'Peterson Automotive Museum' review of his collection is titled "THE FASTEST CAR COLLECTION WE'VE EVER TOURED | ROAD TO CAR WEEK DAY 2" and we have posted a link to the video on our website. The car was reportedly passed between static collections for many decades until recently acquired from the Varni collection and has been subsequently been kept mechanically sound throughout the years and the car drives very well indeed with the 232 Flathead engine and 3 spd manual transmission both very strong but please note we have noticed some vibration/noise noticeable from the drivetrain or rear axle.
This car was nicely factory optioned with original factory options of the car including: 232 CID 6 cylinder engine, 3 speed manual transmission with Overdrive original push button AM radio; Whitewall tires on deluxe hubcaps and trim rings; Weather Control Heater & electric clock. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has had no signs of any accidents - obviously an always garaged and cherished car since new. This particular example still looks extremely impressive in it's 'Maroon' color paint and the all original specification striped weave cord upholstery with 'Dura-Fab' trim interior is quite stunning ! All the chromework and brightwork has obviously been restored and the original spare wheel with it's jack is in the trunk.
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving and never abused example of an obviously always garaged and rust free 1951 Hudson Pacemaker 2 Door Custom Club Coupe recently acquired from a prominent collection and a more loved and cared for and mostly all original and stock car you could not hope to find! One of the great postwar landmarks, this is one very desirable car for any classic American car enthusiast or Hudson collector to add to his collection and a sure-fire investment that's sure to appreciate over the years for any classic American car collector!
Vehicle Warranty
Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance, CA or Santa Monica, CA mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is' condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay's Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 business days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle.
About West Coast Classics
West Coast Classics are renown licensed and bonded California Classic Car Dealers who specialize in buying & selling rare American & European classic cars with our showrooms locatedin southern California at 1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, CA 90501. Please contact us to verify the current status of any vehicle of interest and note that all test drives are by appointment only. We ship throughout the world and will provide you with an unparalleled service in any of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury, collector or classic car needs. So whether you want to sell your classic car, truck, hot rod, custom or simply rare or exotic car or indeed to buy a classic car that we have in our inventory, contact us today, it is what we do enthusiastically every sunny day here in southern California USA! Thanks for your interest and we look forward to helping you!
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Please note that CA Sales tax, DMV license fees, DMV registration fees, dealer documentary fee, any finance charges, CA emission testing fees, and any compliance fees are additional to the advertised price if any vehicle is to be sold and registered in California and not exported out of state by bill of laden; please see full details below. Vehicle is listed on other industry websites and publications internationally, we reserve the right to end the auction at any time.
This vehicle is being sold by West Coast Classics, LLC; we are licensed and bonded vehicle dealers in the state of California. Please note that all vehicles sold to be registered in the state of California will be charged California sales tax on the final EBay sales price and any required government licensing, smog, documentation and registration fees. If leaving the state or country, the vehicle must be picked up by a professional licensed auto transportation company that can provide a bill of lading, otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed auto transport companies provide these). Any out of the state and international buyers will upon completion of the sale be sent by FEDEX the title and bill of sale for the vehicle and will be personally responsible for any sales tax and licensing and registration fees in their home state or province. All bids are legal and binding contracts to purchase the vehicle and by bidding you are hereby entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle and agreeing to accept and abide by these terms of sale:
Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay's Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment in full to be received by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason.
A documentation fee of $70, which is capped and regulated in California as opposed to some other states, is charged on each sale, which once established legally has to be charged equally on each sale, to cover any necessary costs related to FEDEX mailings and other professional documentation paperwork fees for processing documents to establish title and registration in order to complete the transfer of documents to the new registered owner.
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