1947 Hudson Commodore Six

Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia Auction|11 October 2020, 13:00 EDT|Philadelphia, Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

1947 Hudson Commodore Six
Chassis no. 17220085
Engine no. 165610

202 ci, L-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Carter Two-Barrel Carburetor
103bhp at 4,000rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front with Live Rear Axle Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Appealingly styled post war Hudson
*Blend of refurbished cosmetics and original interior
*Recently serviced

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Hudson came straight out of the gate after a wartime effort which had included production of airplanes and landing craft with revised updates to their prewar range of six and eight cylinder automobiles, it would be a couple of years before a new range of 'step down' designs hit the road. In the meantime, buyers got a distinctively new looking car with its wide chrome grille out front, and host of standard equipment including dual brake system, Auto Poise Control, chrome alloy engine block, rear lateral stabilizer, front door arm rests, woodgrain dash and so on... This was enhanced further for the '47 cars such as this, with herringbone weave upholstery, electric clock, rear center arm rest and 18 inch DeLuxe steering wheel with horn push among other features. As presented here, the model would have cost its first owner something in the order of $1,896.

This example of the early post war Hudson displays the hallmark features of the design, being played up by a contrasting paint scheme of a rich petrol blue over more teal hue. Combined with the plethora of chrome from the large bumpers and grille, it eschews its era of production looking more like an Art Deco masterpiece, than a post war classic. While the paintwork has clearly been renewed at some point, the car's interior appears to be the original and is in remarkably good and clean condition, the main facing panels being in the patterned fabric and the bases and edges in light blue. A recorded mileage at the time of writing of 31,916 is understood to be actual and appears consistent with the condition of the upholstery and trim.

Reported by its seller to be in good running order, the Hudson has recently benefited from some mechanical refreshing which included new brake hydraulics and the fitment of a new carburetor.

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