This attractive 1949 Hudson Commodore Sedan is quite well-known by appearing frequently in the 1989 Academy Award-winning movie “Driving Miss Daisy” starring respected actor Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy, who would win the Oscar for playing the title role. Overall this film would receive the Golden Globe for Best Movie, Best Actress and Best Actor. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences would hand out other Oscars related to this wonderful film that included Best Film, Best Screenplay Adaptation and Best Makeup.

This sleek 1949 Hudson found itself in demand for movie-related appearances and local Georgian outings associated with the film, plus it was utilized in period at the Atlanta Tour of Homes in Druid Hills where much of the movie was filmed. Producers used two different Hudsons during the filming, both belonging to the late Herbert C. Bell. Mr. Bell was a well-respected Hudson aficionado who at that time owned approximately 20 Hudson automobiles. Two similar Commodores were used in the movie shoot. One of the cars was a 1948 version that is seen in the movie shots of Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman close-up in the car. This particular car is the Hudson that was used for the long shots and of the car motoring down the roads.

The late Mr. Bell founded the Hudson Car Club in Gainesville, Georgia in 1972. He was known for his collection of old cars - and his love of them - many of which were Hudsons. While Herbert is remembered as a country gentleman, a small-town businessman and a Christian; it was his passion for Hudson automobiles that set him apart.

Mr. Bell acquired this car at an estate sale in Americus, Georgia, although it was in need of restoration. After the mechanical and cosmetic restoration, Mr. Bell drove this fine car approximately 15,000 miles. This included trips to national Hudson meets in Youngstown, Ohio and Dearborn, Michigan, as well as a trip to Baltimore and numerous trips to Alabama. The straight eight-cylinder engine coupled with an overdrive transmission makes for a great road car. On the highway the “Miss Daisy Hudson” is reported to attain 17- to 18-mpg while driving at the speed limit. It is said to have never had any problems on these long-distance trips, making for a truly roadworthy automobile. Better yet, it has a star power of its own – immortalized in an Academy Award winning movie that is well-remembered and respected, as is this fine automobile.