54 Hudson on eBay.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject: 54 Hudson on eBay.

The usual search will render a lucious, juicy water melon red coupe. Enjoy!

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotor...dZViewItem

51hornet · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:32 am Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

Some iffy stuff on this one the aircleaners are dented and they have been painted over even to the extent of painting over the decals. I think Twin H was added to this car as the engine block in the correct red but the intake is gold.

Contrary to the ad the interior is correct for 54 and looks original.

A rebuilt Hydromatic shifts smoothly which leads me to believe this one was not rebuilt correctly.

Other than that I wouldn't kick it out of my garage for burning oil. Nice car with right care it will be nice.

hudsonkid · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:22 am Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

Here's one you drive, enjoy, and work on as you go, addressing each issue as a mini project, until about 5 years from now, you decide to do the paint and body. Interior is useable, engine needs detail work, probably needs some chrome, this is a #3 driver.

It will got for about $15-17K, which is more than that coupe I had the chance to buy here, in PA, (but sold on eBay for 13K) but for the extra, you get a heckuva better car, in a better color.

I think we can agree that this would be a good starting point, for someone that knows they got about 5-7K to spend to bring it to a real nice #2.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:24 am Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

From the external balancing tube on the intake manifold (and gold color) I would agree that the Twin-H as added to the red/1954+ block. Also, the Hyrdamatic would shift rough if the linkage weren't adjusted properly. This car is exactly what the seller is using it as, a driver.

hudsonkid · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

I think the gold is just gas stains. Also, if it wasn't originally twin h, It adds value. It would be nice if the aircleaners were nicer, like non dented, but it's all there, and can be fixed.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:14 pm Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

I certainly wouldn't mind having it. I think that with the limited resources available to them at the time, Hudson did a remarkable job with the styling on the 54's. However, I'm not hot for the floating tail lights and dash pod.

51hornet · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

I honestly love the lines of the 54 but if you pick the wrong color combo the cars line sucks. Have to choose the right colors to bring out the lines. The light green seems to look really nice on this car and the Toro red.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:45 am Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

I like the lines, too. I just don't like the tail light treatment and dash pod.

hudsonkid · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

If I had this one, I would get it straight, and paint it black...

Dave53-7C · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

Sean,

I hope you don't mean green and red together. Shocked

If so, why not throw in some yellow and have a traffic signal on wheels.

51hornet · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 12:30 am Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

Nope I mean separately the Toro red with a darker red roof looks nice and the green with coral roof looks really good.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:02 am Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

I knew what you meant. Just funnin' ya.

51hornet · Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:02 pm Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

Reserve not met did not sell.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 6:17 pm Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

I guess prospective buyers felt it needed work and that showed in their bids.

51hornet · Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: 54 Hudson on eBay.

I think that the circle of people who would buy this car are not going to buy cars on ebay. They are too knowledgeable about the problems so will only bid if they are close and can see the car in person. Plus a large percentage of HET members do not use the Internet.