1950 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible

262ci I6 | “Three on the Tree” 3-Speed Column-Shift Manual | Wood Grain Interior Trim

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250839855

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
50278536
Lot Number:
250839855
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
12,364 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
262ci I6
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Yellow
Interior Color:
Burgundy
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
California
  • 1950 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible
  • 262ci I6
  • 2-Barrel Carburetor
  • “Three on the Tree” 3-Speed Column-Shift Manual
  • RWD
  • Yellow Exterior
  • Burgundy Upholstery
  • Burgundy Convertible Top
  • Red Carpeting
  • Wood Grain Interior Trim
  • Whitewall Tires w/ Large Hudson Hubcaps
  • Power Windows
  • Electric Clock
  • Heater
  • Push Button Radio
  • External Spot Lights

Overview of 1950 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible For Sale by Owner

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.

Exterior and Interior

This 1950 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible’s bulbous Fifties looks are wrapped in a clean yellow coat of paint. Since the car is a convertible, it sports a manually-operated top in burgundy, creating an interesting contrast with the yellow bodywork. Meanwhile, the car rolls on whitewall tires with large Hudson hubcaps, while the bumpers and many exterior trim elements are in that most desirable element of luxury, chrome. The interior of this 1950 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible is a study in period luxury, with red leather upholstery and real wood trim adorning the dashboard and door cards. There’s an electric clock, a push-button radio and even a heater. We’re also informed that the car sports power windows. Popping the trunk reveals a similarly clean and neat outlook, continuing the red theme of the interior, right down to the spare wheel cover.

Engine

Under the hood, this 1950 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible is powered by Hudson’s robust 262ci inline-six engine, renowned in its day for smooth power delivery and long-lasting durability. Output is sent to the rear wheels through a classic “Three-on-the-Tree” column-shifted 3-speed manual transmission, a setup that defined the era and gave drivers an engaging, hands-on motoring experience. Many examples of the Commodore Six were also fitted with optional overdrive, allowing for more relaxed cruising at highway speeds. Together, this drivetrain not only represents the engineering pride of postwar Hudson but also captures the spirit of 1950s American motoring—balanced, durable, and unmistakably mechanical in feel.

Walk-around Video of this Hudson Commodore

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