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1952 HUDSON HORNET SEDAN * BARN FIND * NO RESERVE * SOUTHERN CAR * 79K MILES

Sale price: $1,136.11 make an offer

Seller's notes: "Barn find car. Engine turns. Not running. Southern Car needing restoration. Fabulous Hudson Hornet!"

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1952
Mileage:
79,717
Engine:
308 CUBIC INCH INLINE SIX
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1952 HUDSON HORNET SEDAN * BARN FIND * NO RESERVE * SOUTHERN CAR * 79K MILES for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.05) based on 668 votes
 

1952 HUDSON HORNET SEDAN

 

HISTORY

 

                         The Hudson Motor Car Company was known for producing durable. well engineered but conservatively styled automobiles. That reputation was to be forever changed on December 7th. 1947 when Hudson introduced their new 1948 models in nationwide showings. Banners proclaimed “This Time It's Hudson”. The cars won instant acclaim from the public. Production had actually begun on October 12th. The tremendous factory conversion effort took only 23 days. Hudson spent $16. 00. 00 for development and new production equipment. The new car was revolutionary in that virtually no parts interchanged with the 1947 models. except the eight cylinder engine. which was essentially the same. The car had the lowest center of gravity and the lowest roofline of any American car without sacrificing headroom. due to the floorpans being attached to the bottom of the frame members instead of the top as all previous American cars had been. While the 1941 Nash 600 had been the first production unibody car. the new Hudson  was significantly  more rugged in construction and offered a sleek new design that was way ahead of the competition. The new body design was termed “Monobilt” because the body structure was of welded all steel construction.

                   

                         The Legendary Hudson Hornet was introduced for the 1951 model year. They immediately started burning up the racetracks and byways of America. Many improvements were made for the 1952 model as the racing experience pinpointed any weak spots.

     

                         The 1952 Hornet Sedan featured in this auction lived its life as a car in Georgia. There is a Georgia inspection sticker on the windshield from 1982. It was barn stored from 1985 until last spring. The mileage is 79. 17. I believe this to be the actual mileage. This car is the desirable late 1952 Hornet equipped with the Dual Range Hydramatic and a Dana 44 3. 07 ratio rear axle. It is also equipped with Radio. heater. directional signals. Ventshades. and Solex tinted glass all around.     

 

 

              CONDITION     

              

                        I remember this car as a nice car displayed at some of the Hudson Club events back in the early 1980's. The 28 years it spent in a barn in Northern Indiana were not kind to it! I bought it in a package of cars last summer. It was reported to be a good running and driving car when stored away! The engine turns by the fanblade. It has a non matching numbers engine from a 51 Hornet. I have made no attempt to get it running. It will stop from a low speed as the reserve braking system is still operable. It is very complete including the original bumper jack. It has a really nice uncracked Maroon steering wheel. The car is missing the headliner and carpets. There are two sets of keys. one of which is the original keys. The external plastic park and taillight lenses are nice. I can see it had been converted to 12 volt electrics. It has been repainted at some point from the original Coronation Cream to the current Dark Green. There are some rust holes in the driver's side floor depicted in one of the photos. There is also some deterioration over the fender skirts. It is a southern car and is much better from a rust standpoint than most northern and Midwest cars.  I am starting the bidding at about what it is worth in cores and scrap metal!                                                                                                                          I think this car is a worthy candidate for a full restoration.                                            

 

              DETAILS

 

 This is a project Hudson Hornet sedan. It is currently not running and will need to be transported or trailered. I have done my best to make an accurate detailed description of this car. If there is an aspect that is not mentioned or you require additional information regarding an item. please E-mail or call Larry at 317-908-6401 with any questions or to schedule an appointment to inspect this Hornet sedan before the auction ends. Please do not bid unless you intend to purchase the vehicle. I will do whatever is necessary to expedite the delivery to include or meeting your shipper and assisting with the loading.

 

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Comments and questions to the seller:

from Luis, dated 14 november 2023
The engine runs ?
Can you send me photos of the bass?
Can you send me pictures of the trunk?
Does the braking system work?
What is its displacement and how much power does it have?


from Austin Krueger, dated 20 february 2023
i am really interested to get this Hudson hornet and heres my number 920-254-2417 and just shoot me a text or call me and let me know if the hudson is still for sale have a great day and God bless you.

from Joshua, dated 25 december 2020
Hi is the hudson hornet still available and where is it located thank you

from Michele Montey, dated 30 january 2020
1952 Hornet Sudan. Is this available and where is car located....

from Michele Montey, dated 30 january 2020
1952 Hornet Sudan. Is this available and where is car located....

from Austin , dated 09 october 2018
Is this car still for sale

from Matt, dated 05 september 2017
do you know exactly why it won't run?

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