327ci OHV V-8 Engine Single 4bbl Downdraft Carburetor 255bhp at 4,700rpm 4-Speed Hydramatic Automatic Transmission Independent Front Suspension, Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Power-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes *The final year of production for the proud Hudson brand *One of just 2,256 Custom Sedans built *Amazingly well-preserved *Powerful 327ci V8 engine and flamboyant styling THE 1957 HUDSON HORNET When Hudson and Nash-Kelvinator merged to created American Motors Corporation in 1954, hopes for the new company were high.

But an intensifying price war between Ford and GM put the independents on the back foot, and Hudson struggled to keep pace with the rapid development from the Big Three.

Despite a solid lineup of cars offering excellent performance and value, the 1957 model year proved to be Hudson's last.

While Ford and Chevy each sold in excess of 1.5 million cars, Hudson production topped out at just 4,100.

The top-line Hornet was essentially a heavily re-styled Nash, with lots of c...