1953 Hudson Hornet Custom
1953
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Transmission:
Manual
Cylinders:
8
Auction Estimate:
$85,000-$100,000
Description
This 1953 Hudson Hornet Coupe has undergone a high-quality custom build that took over seven years by a well-respected automotive body shops in Maine.
Starting with the motor, the Hudson engine was swapped for a Chevy 350 with aluminum heads, dual 4-barrel Edelbrock carburetors, a new serpentine belt system, MSD ignition, an aluminum radiator, electric cooling fans, a true dual exhaust, Flow-master mufflers, and an RCI fuel cell. The drive train gained a 350 turbo transmission shift…
This 1953 Hudson Hornet Coupe has undergone a high-quality custom build that took over seven years by a well-respected automotive body shops in Maine.
Starting with the motor, the Hudson engine was swapped for a Chevy 350 with aluminum heads, dual 4-barrel Edelbrock carburetors, a new serpentine belt system, MSD ignition, an aluminum radiator, electric cooling fans, a true dual exhaust, Flow-master mufflers, and an RCI fuel cell. The drive train gained a 350 turbo transmission shift kit, 2800 stall converter, 308 gearing, and a Lokar shifter. The chassis systems also gained many upgrades including power steering, power brakes, front disc brakes, 17″ foose wheels, and rear air ride. The interior got a big overall with upgrades such as, vintage air conditioning,Lokar pedals, speed hut gauges, a tilt steering column, a mahogany steering wheel and center console, modern radio and scat front seats. However the body mods are the most extensive: custom trunk, leather custom interior, all new front and side glass, reshaped quarter panels, reshaped fender skirts, reshaped front fender wells, Hagen frenched headlights, one piece front and rear bumpers, pancaked roof, nosed & decked, single stage Dupont black paint, Cokerwhitewall tires, and a complete floor pan finish.
This old Hudson has been upgraded from the headlights to the tailpipe and will be one of the most highly- detailed custom cars in this year’s auction. This car will be sold with a title and current registration.
1953 Hudson Hornet Custom
Lot #:
126
Auction Estimate:
$85,000-$100,000
Sold For:
Passed
Year:
1953
Make:
Hudson
Model:
Hornet
Body Style:
Coupe
Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Brown/Black
Cylinders:
8
Engine Size:
350 ci
Transmission:
Manual
Consignor Ratings*
Overall Condition:
Very Good
*The following ratings were provided by the consignor, based on a scale of ‘Poor’, ‘Fair’, ‘Good’, ‘Very Good’ or ‘Excellent’. (Excellent = 100% restored)
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