To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Auburn Fall event, 3 - 5
September 2020.
Estimate:
$85,000 - $95,000
- 128 hp, 254 cu. in. inline eight-cylinder engine
- Three-speed 'Super-Matic' manual transmission
- Advanced 'Monobilt' semi-unitized body construction
- Finished in black over maroon leather with matching Stayfast
top
- Sold new through Vic Herbert Inc. of Denver, Colorado
- Professionally restored example; previously owned by Hudson
collector John Soneff
- Equipped with AM radio, clock, heater and defroster
- Power windows and convertible top
Like so many other American automakers, the Hudson Motor Car
Company returned to production in the wake of World War II with
barely updated prewar models. Fortunately, however, this was to be
only a brief stopgap, and Hudson caused a sensation when it
unveiled an all-new lineup for 1948.
Constructed using the marque's "Monobilt" semi-unitized chassis
system, these so-called "step-down" Hudsons featured low, sleek,
almost custom-car styling; the design also afforded safety and
handling advantages. In the guise of the Hornet, introduced in
1951, these revolutionary Hudsons would soon establish an enduring
reputation for competition success-and as today's luxury automakers
know well, the qualities that lead to a credible performance car
also tend to make for a well-engineered luxury vehicle.
This car, a 1950 Commodore 8 Convertible, is an excellent example
of Hudson's genteel side. Finished in black over a red maroon
leather interior with a matching Stayfast power convertible top,
this Commodore 8 is equipped with power windows, an AM radio,
clock, and heater and defroster. Power is supplied by a 128
horsepower, 254 cubic inch inline-eight paired with a three-speed
'Super-Matic' manual transmission.
Sold new through Vic Herbert Inc. of Denver, Colorado, this
professionally restored example was formerly owned by Hudson
collector John Soneff. Currently fitted with BFGoodrich Silvertown
wide whitewall tires, this Commodore 8 would make an appealing,
enjoyable addition to any collection of notable American cars. To
view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/af20.
