1949 Hudson Super Six #106HOU-R for sale in Houston, Texas

Stock #106HOU
The vehicle is located in Houston, Texas - just 10 miles north of downtown Houston.

Up for sale in the Houston showroom is one heck of a find, the 1949 Hudson Super Six. The Hudson Car Company made Hudson and other brand automobiles in Detroit, Michigan from 1909 to 1954. In 1954, Hudson merged with Nash Corporation to form American Motors (AMC). The Hudson name was continued through the 1957 model year, after which it was discontinued. 1948 and 1949, the company launched their "step-down" bodies, which lasted through the 1954 model year. The term step-down referred to Hudson's placement of the passenger compartment down inside the perimeter of the frame. The riders stepped down into a floor that was surrounded by the perimeter of the car's frame and the result was not only a safer car, and greater passenger comfort as well, but, through a lower center of gravity and ultimately a good-handling car. In time almost all US automakers would embrace it as a means of building bodies. Automotive author Richard Langworth described the step-down models as the greatest autos of the era in articles for Consumer Guide and Collectible Automobile. Most fitted with the Super Six humongous inline 6 cylinder this one took a turn during the restoration. The builder went the with oh so popular 1950 Hudson "Pacemaker" inline 6 cylinder. This engine put out a spectacular 262hp and 295lb/ft of tq. To make sure the engine is getting all its fluids, a new fuel pump along with fuel return system and wiring was put in just after the gas tank was professionally cleaned. Now while you can't find these with power steering or a/c, and if you can you have a gem like this one. Fitted with electric power steering with an internal dampener so you can adjust it on how much your using it. A/C was provided via Vintage AC and this is a custom kit folks. Interior is familiar to the outside and not just in color but in condition as well. Also done was the switch from 6 to 12 volt, electronic fuel injection along with electronic ignition and distributor with a brand new radiator to keep this completely rebuilt engine with only 1500 miles on it cool. This Hudson for sale boast the original style bench seats that have been recovered in a gorgeous black and man is it comfy inside even the seals around the doors were replaced along with the foam insulation on the roof. Adding to a whole new ride quality is new heavy duty shocks, wheel bearings, front end alignment, transmission and rear end service, a fresh tune up with electric windshield wipers, a new steering gear and linkage, a milled intake manifold, front disc brakes with a new master cylinder and to make things more clear, new halogen headlights. Options on this amazing 1949 Hudson Super Six for sale include: AC, power steering, cloth seats, powder coated steel wheel and hubcaps wrapped in bias ply tires. For more information please call the Houston showroom @ . To see more of this amazing piece of Americana, including over 75HD pictures visit GatewayClassicCars.com

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