Hudson was a Detroit-based automaker that was founded in 1909, but merged with Kelvinator in 1954 and subsequently died off. Their most opulent offering during the 1940s and early 1950s was the Commodore. This full-size car came in various forms, including as a sedan, coupe, convertible, and even a short-lived pickup truck. Made across three generations, today’s 1949 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible comes from the third and last generation. Residing in Naples, Florida, this quintessential 1940s classic car includes the spare tire, jack, and lug nut wrench as well. The current owner says that only 656 Commodore Convertibles were made in 1949, so you’re a part of a club that’s more exclusive than some supercars! This car was even displayed at the Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance in 2009, we’re told.
The cream colored bodywork of this 1949 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible is perfectly representative of automotive design in the 1940s. The curvaceous outlook, bulbous fenders and chrome bumpers are all present and correct with this car, which rides on whitewall tires and features large Hudson hubcaps protecting its steel wheels. If you look closer at the monobuilt semi-unit body with step-down design, you’ll note a subtle two-tone paint scheme at play. The car’s convertible top, of course, comes in black. There’s even a convertible top boot to ensure that the car’s clean lines are not disturbed when the top has been lowered and stowed in place. The interior of this 1949 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible comes in white and features amenities such as power windows and an AM radio. You’ve got plenty of wood trim and some chrome embellishing the interior too, which can accommodate up to four adults in comfort. Even the trunk is pretty spacious, with the spare tire neatly concealed within its custom cover.
This 1949 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible is powered by a 201ci L-head inline six. It uses a 3-speed manual transmission to drive the rear wheels. The engine should make around 123 horsepower, which is more than enough for decent driving dynamics. After all, this car is a cruiser and not a track star.
Hudson – a brand that you may not have heard of, but your parents and grandparents definitely have. This interesting American automaker was born in 1909, but defunct by 1954 as they merged with Nash-Kelvinator. If you trace Hudson’s history further forward, you’ll find that it eventually traverses into AMC. Nevertheless, in its heyday, Hudsons were famous for their distinctive styling cues. The Commodore ran between 1941 and 1942 before World War II necessitated a stoppage of civilian automotive production. It returned by 1946 and was made for a further six years. The Commodore represented the largest and most luxurious automobile from Hudson’s product line-up. Today, finding a Commodore isn’t easy, but we’ve got one right here. So if you wish, call or DM us and pick up this 1950 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible from its current home in Los Gatos, California. It’s a lovely classic car to own and drive, as well as being something rather rare.
Hudson was a Detroit-based automaker that was founded in 1909, but merged with Kelvinator in 1954 and subsequently died off. Their most opulent offering during the 1940s and early 1950s was the Commodore. This full-size car came in various forms, including as a sedan, coupe, convertible, and even a short-lived pickup truck. Made across three generations, today’s 1949 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible comes from the third and last generation. Residing in Naples, Florida, this quintessential 1940s classic car includes the spare tire, jack, and lug nut wrench as well. The current owner says that only 656 Commodore Convertibles were made in 1949, so you’re a part of a club that’s more exclusive than some supercars! This car was even displayed at the Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance in 2009, we’re told.
Hudson – a brand that you may not have heard of, but your parents and grandparents definitely have. This interesting American automaker was born in 1909, but defunct by 1954 as they merged with Nash-Kelvinator. If you trace Hudson’s history further forward, you’ll find that it eventually traverses into AMC. Nevertheless, in its heyday, Hudsons were famous for their distinctive styling cues. The Commodore ran between 1941 and 1942 before World War II necessitated a stoppage of civilian automotive production. It returned by 1946 and was made for a further six years. The Commodore represented the largest and most luxurious automobile from Hudson’s product line-up. Today, finding a Commodore isn’t easy, but we’ve got one right here. So if you wish, call or DM us and pick up this 1950 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible from its current home in Los Gatos, California. It’s a lovely classic car to own and drive, as well as being something rather rare.
Many of our customers are familiar with the Cadillac automotive brand name. This luxury vehicle division of General Motors is going strong to this day, offering buyers options ranging from sedans to SUVs. However, with this listing, we are going back in time where Post-War Luxury was a thing. There’s always a brilliant, rich story that comes with cars like this. Fleetwood Metal Body was an automobile coachbuilder founded in the early 1900s that was acquired by GM in 1925. As Cadillac became more selective in offering bodies after 1934, this well-preserved 1949 Cadillac Series 75 is worth adding to your classic collection. This gem awaits in Salt Lake City, Utah, for its next lucky buyer.
The Packard Motor Company of Detroit is yet another one of those great American automakers who fell by the wayside as automotive brands converged and conglomerated in the ’50s and ’60s. Before World War II, Packard was well-regarded for producing luxury automobiles, and after the War, they maintained their luxury car lineup. Things came to a halt in 1962 when they merged with Studebaker, and the Packard name died away. However, you can still find a classic Packard around if you look hard enough. Here’s a 1951 Packard 300 up for sale, with a complete restoration on it, and even a reprint of the original owner’s manual included with the sale. There are still a few more things to be done to make this car concourse-fresh, but these are easily addressed, minor foibles that you can put right in a jiffy – the hard work has already been done during the restoration.
Cars from 1950 are getting rarer. During that time, automakers went above and beyond to produce works of art on wheels. Classic car enthusiasts know well enough that these icons are worth preserving, but there is a cost, namely convenience. That's when the topic of restoration comes up. Users can add modern amenities that make everyday life with the car more comfortable while still enjoying the nostalgia of the bygone era. This 1950 Buick Super is an excellent example of a classic that has been tastefully restored. According to reports, it has only been 2,000 miles since its full restoration.
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