This 1953 Hudson Hornet is a truly fascinating example of one of America’s most celebrated post-war performance Saloons.

Finished in striking Seal Grey over Toro Red with a beautifully appointed Red leather interior, this car perfectly captures the bold styling and engineering innovation that made the Hornet a legend both on the road and the racetrack.

One of the most notable aspects of this particular car is its rarity and provenance.

It is believed to be one of approximately 80 factory-built right-hand drive examples produced by Hudson, making it exceptionally scarce.

Supplied new from the United States in April 1953, it was exported to Rhodesia, where it began a long and well-documented life.

Its early ownership includes a series of private custodians, with original registration books from Southern Rhodesia still present, providing a rare and tangible link to its early years.

The car’s journey continued across continents, arriving in the UK in the mid-1980s, where it was initi...