The truck that is a car, that is how the rare 1946 Hudson “Big Boy” has been referred to as Hudson is known for their long, flowing lines with distinctive bright trim components. From the front and dashboard views of the vehicle, it looks like the Hudson passenger cars of the era – from the back, you’ll quickly discover that it is a truck with fantastic style and a look not normally associated with work-oriented vehicles.

It is finished in red with a gray interior, the uncommon truck is reported to run and drive great. This Hudson runs with the Hudson long-stroke 3.5-liter, 102-hp inline six-cylinder “Super Six” engine that is matched to a three-speed manual transmission. The shifter is located on the column, while other truck manufacturers still utilized the floor-shift. The truck also has Hudson’s acclaimed cork-insert, oil-immersed clutch. The truck cargo box measures a generous 48 square feet for cargo volume.

The owner states that the engine was pulled approximately three years ago for service and head gasket replacement. The frame and undercarriage are stated to be in good shape. The interior is also stated to be “good,” with the bench seat, headliner and door panels presented in gray vinyl. The paint is described by the current owner as fair, with an older repaint that displays scuffs and all-around general wear that gives it an authentic patina. The body is described as solid for the most part with only minor surface rust and a few minor repair areas. The truck has been recently serviced and a new battery has been installed. The truck is and also features factory hubcaps in good condition and whitewall tires with little wear.

Of the 95,000 vehicles produced by Hudson in 1946, only three-percent were pickup trucks. The 1946 Hudson truck model was formally called a Series 58 Commercial with a 128-inch wheelbase, weighing 3,500 pounds and when new, costing $1,522 with only 3,374 reported as built.

This truck is nicely suited for load carrying applications, while its eye-catching design made it unusually attractive in light-duty commercial or recreational use. Its rarity and unusually attractive design will attract positive attention around town or during your next trip to the lumber yard.