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£7,559
1953 Hudson Super Wasp Sedan Chassis no. 211072 Without reserve
United States • 1 Jun 2014
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AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Hudson Super Wasp Sedan boasts a factory-correct Surf Green finish and a recent mechanical overhaul, making it a standout classic. Its sporty design, complete with a straight-six engine and desirable features like a factory heater and clock, enhance its appeal to collectors.
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The car is described as being factory correct and having received an extensive mechanical overhaul a few years ago. It is also noted to be ready to move, suggesting it is in good running condition. Cosmetic details like the Surf Green paint, white wall tires, and factory accessories add to its appeal.
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262ci Side-Valve Straight Six Engine Single 2-Barrel Carburetors 127bhp at 4,000rpm 3-Speed Column Shifted Manual Transmission Independent Coil-Spring Front and Semi-Elliptic Rear Suspension with Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Recent mechanical overhaul *Sporty, high beltline design *The original post-WWII American sport-sedan *Eligible for the Carrera Panamerican The Wasp Hudson was among the first of the Detroit automakers to introduce new models after World War II, and they were without question the most dramatically different of all the new designs.
Hudson's innovation for 1948 was the "step-down" chassis with the footwells recessed between the body stiffening members, an early expression of the "unit body" concept which merged the body and frame in a single, welded unit.
The rear frame members passed outside the rear wheels: the Hudson's rear wheel skirts were functional, not pointless embellishment.
The first "step-down" Hudsons were only five feet high.
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£15,968
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,672
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,375
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