1952 Hudson Hornet - Barn Find

Dave53-7C · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:00 am Post subject: 1952 Hudson Hornet - Barn Find

What a rare find in what appears to be in good condition. It looks good enough to be maintained as a survivor. Has washer, spot-light, back-ups, and gas door trim goodies too. Montana seems to be Hudsonland USA.

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51hornet · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:42 am Post subject: Re: 1952 Hudson Hornet

Thats the kind of car you like to find. Untouched and looks to be in good survivor shape.

Car was only driven 7 years I wonder what the story is.

Dave53-7C

It almost looks like a good wash, wax and detail job is all that is required. If it hasn't been driven in decades, it would probably leak fluids like a sieve when driven. I wonder if it will sell and what price it will bring. Not many 56 year old, one owner Hudsons out there.

Here's a story: The original owner was 93 years old when he bought it and decided to stop driving at age 100. How's that? Laughing

51hornet

I think you could get this running nice with a days work. I might pull the pan and have a look see. Clean up then change all the fluids, flush the rad and block. Drop the gas tank have it cleaned and sealed and give it a whirl from there. That is if the engine had no problems that caused it to be garaged 48 years ago.

Dave53-7C

Good suggestions. I think the seller is wise to leave well enough alone and not bother to start it. Not good to circulate old fluids. Given the choice, I'd rather have a low mile, original car that hasn't been owned by ten people, each of whom had a different twist on maintenance and repair.