Chassis No.
50490375
Registration
Previous US title and Proof of EU Taxes Paid
Location
| Tilburg, Netherlands
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◊ OWNERSHIP INTEREST: Lots with this symbol indicate that RM Sotheby's ("RMS") has an ownership interest in the lot in whole or in part.
1950 Hudson Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham
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€16,500 EUR | Sold
Open Roads, March, Lot 162
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- The rarest and most expensive Hudson model in 1950
- Gorgeous brand new red leather upholstery
- Emblematic of American midcentury automotive styling
Chassis No.
50490375
Registration
Previous US title and Proof of EU Taxes Paid
Location
| Tilburg, Netherlands
◊
◊ OWNERSHIP INTEREST: Lots with this symbol indicate that RM Sotheby's ("RMS") has an ownership interest in the lot in whole or in part.
Open Roads, March, Lot 162
Hudson’s ‘Step-Down’ cars for 1948 marked a new direction for the company. The partially unitary design placed the floor pan on the bottom of the frame rather than the top, making one literally step down to enter a Hudson. There was an all-new six-cylinder engine, but the legacy straight eight, which was continually being updated since its introduction in the 1930s, was still carried over. Its low center of gravity made for excellent handling, for which Step-Downs are still revered.
This rare Hudson Commodore sports a pleasing deep blue metallic, which is nicely contrasted by red leather upholstery. A black canvas top completes the package. It is equipped with a power top, power windows, directional signals, a sun visor, a radio, a heater, and Borg-Warner overdrive.
The Commodore Eight convertible Brougham was the most expensive Hudson in 1950, with a listed price of $2,893, it was comparable to that of a Series 61 Cadillac. Hudson experts estimate production at 425 cars, making this not only the most desirable but also the rarest of Hudson products that year.
