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Highlights

Rare example of Hudson’s largest, most luxurious Coupe
Fifty years of family ownership
Good candidate for restoration
American registration, all import duties and VAT have been paid.

The Appeal

The Hudson Commodore was a smash hit for the legendary carmaker. Designed by Betty Thatcher, the first female designer employed by a car manufacturer, the car’s sharp stature and impressive interior made for a big, comfortable car that the petrolhead public adored. Plus, powered by the ever-popular Hudson Powerdome, it had quite the spot of tiger in its tank.

This example has been standing in storage for some time, and could do with an extensive restoration. However, it’s a car not often seen in Europe - and should make for a standout in any enthusiast’s collection.

The History and Paperwork

Sadly little is known regarding this vehicle’s history
Most of this car’s life was spent in California
Reportedly owned by one family for fifty years
Has been out of use and kept in storage for some time
American registration, all import duties and VAT have been paid.

The Interior

Interior in need of a restoration throughout
Attractive wood dashboard and tan corded upholstery
Signature Hudson steering wheel with red rim and chrome enclosure
Extensive wear on chrome work, particularly on the dashboard instruments
Staining and wear to instrument glasses including a black stain on the clock
Damage to steering wheel decoration which obscures the Hudson branding
Some wear to the wooden dashboard’s finish
Carpets appear well kept with minor wear
Some scuffing to the door cards
Extensive staining to the headlining
Aftermarket Stereo/cassette player fitted
Boot is uncarpeted with a decent spare wheel

The Exterior

Attractive metallic purple colour scheme
Fair overall cosmetic condition, a great candidate to be restored
Some bubbling here and there on the paintwork
The distinctive grill has been pranged with a dent on the second bar
Left hand indicator is missing, with some damage to the enclosure
Bumpers and other metal trims are all showing some signs of wear
No signs of major paint loss
Corrosion to chrome rear window frames
Wheels are in decent order with a good set of tyres
Underside is reportedly solid

The Mechanics

Powered by the Hudson Powerdome, an impressive 6-cylinder 4.3 engine
Automatic transmission
This car has been sat in storage for some time and will need tuning up
Engine bay appears to be in decent order with no obvious major faults we can discern
No reports as to how well the car runs

Summary

With its attractive colour scheme, attractive design and that impressive power plant, the Hudson Commodore 6 is very well-reputed - and not often seen in Europe. A bit of spit of polish and you’ll have an all-time classic for hitting the roads.

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