2023 Barrett Jackson, Scottsdale AZ ---Event Poster
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Needs some chrome and stainless to look like a Hudson, and look classy IMHO!0
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Exactly. This is one heck of "mean" Hudson.
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Can it even be called a Hudson any more?0
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Si=Yes!
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I think they did a great job of cleaning up Hudson's design. The rocker panels look so much better than what the factory produced, the 53 grille is a big improvement over 51-2. The body lines, windows, and the silhouette of the car don't really need to be framed or highlighted to make them more noticeable. I don't think that anyone who is familiar with Hudsons would mistake it for anything else. Clean lines, simplified with a lack of gaudiness, by the elimination chrome. This appeals to me0
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It's the Body Shape that makes it Hudson. Sleek0
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Correct. That's my point. The only thing Hudson is the body shell.0
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It's really nice, cool car. I'd prefer more chrome, less gold. But, that's personal opinion. What I wonder about is why some one would spend all the time, money and effort to build a car like that. Then drive it for a year and sell it? Maybe the joy is in the build, not the owning and driving? I do see this over and over again. I guy spends a bunch of money and time on a build only to sell the car shortly after it's completion. None of my business, I guess. Fantastic car. I'll be curious to see what it sells for.0
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I agree on the chrome vs gold.bent metal said:It's really nice, cool car. I'd prefer more chrome, less gold. But, that's personal opinion. What I wonder about is why some one would spend all the time, money and effort to build a car like that. Then drive it for a year and sell it? Maybe the joy is in the build, not the owning and driving? I do see this over and over again. I guy spends a bunch of money and time on a build only to sell the car shortly after it's completion. None of my business, I guess. Fantastic car. I'll be curious to see what it sells for.0 -
Just the fact that a Hudson is featured here is a big plug for Hudson in general. I find it pretty amazing that a vehicle (the stepdowns) that has not been made in 68 years is still getting noticed. It really is a credit to the design team that worked this up back in the mid-40s. I think there certainly could have been improvements done to keep the basic body shape going and modernized as has been presented in various customs and illustrations, but still, it is an iconic design. I put the step-down and the '53/'54 Studebaker coupe/HT right up there at the top of the most iconic automotive designs. I also think the Kaiser Manhattan, especially the last design '54/;55 was also a trend-setting design as well. And one that is not everyone's cup of tea - the Studebaker Avanti0
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, It's ego, they either build a car or have one built. Then go to several shows, when everybody stops going goo,goo about their car, they loose interest.bent metal said:It's really nice, cool car. I'd prefer more chrome, less gold. But, that's personal opinion. What I wonder about is why some one would spend all the time, money and effort to build a car like that. Then drive it for a year and sell it? Maybe the joy is in the build, not the owning and driving? I do see this over and over again. I guy spends a bunch of money and time on a build only to sell the car shortly after it's completion. None of my business, I guess. Fantastic car. I'll be curious to see what it sells for.0 -
Part of the excitement of selling a car such as this is the Barrett-Jackson experience. There's nothing like it, with wealth from beyond your dreams, and the thrill of a NO RESERVE auction! An atmosphere like no other....0
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For those who want to see more pictures of this build:https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1951-HUDSON-WASP-CUSTOM-COUPE-260103
The quality of the build looks exceptional and therefore
Id be very surprised if this doesn’t fetch well north of $150k. No matter what happens builds such as this one help bolster interest in our iconic automobiles.0 -
A very nice showcase for the builder.Always stupid money for resto-mods at Barrett-Jackson, not real world by any means. How will a Viper V10 powered hot rod with a Hudson body shell increase interest in original flat head Hudsons? That Viper street rod is not a Hudson at all, other than the body shell; the features that make a Hudson "Iconic" are mostly missing from this rod..no perimeter step down frame, twin H power,center point steering, lots of chrome and stainless, and the beautiful '50s interior.....So maybe others will want a Hudson coupe to use the body shell to build a rod that won't ever see the road, and destroy a truly iconic Hudson in the process?....0
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I agree, I’ll take Hudson power all day long. I understand why some guys put V8s in but then you loose some of that Hudson character.0
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There are many “shells” scattered throughout the US behind barns and in open fields. I’m always happy to see these cars on the road no matter how modified (or the condition….) IMHO a Hudson that is 100% original but hardly sees an open road is utterly useless. Unfortunately the lack of driving them is becoming ever more common. I doubt this one will be regularly driven either. Too much money invested in it. Drive them and everyone wins.0
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StepUp , if there was ever to become a Hudson bible …. Your words would be in RevelationsWell said.0
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Today's auction day! Lets see what she brings.
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Not bad ---$230K!
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Holy Schnikey!!!0
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👍, Nice
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