Other Makes SUPER WASP HUDSON, HORNET, SUPER DOME, COMMADORE, WASP (1954)
for sale
Price: US $5,000.00
Price: US $5,000.00
1954 Hudson Super Wasp
This is a good
time to restore a classic Stepdown Hudson, and this is the rearest
of rare candidates; I think more parts are available now than most any time in
the past; window glass, taillights, etc, are all available on eBay right now. Many
of the wear parts (plug wires, brake parts, ignition parts) are interchangeable
with other makes and models of cars. I watch the car restoration shows, and this is an above average restoration candidate.
This is my Dad's
1954 Super Wasp (the last of 4 he owned), this is a one owner car, picked up by
my mom at the Jefferson Street Hudson factory in late 1953 (see picture;
factory display car is not this car) and driven from Detroit Michigan all
the way to Idaho. Original Idaho title dated December 1953
This car could run
with basic effort, but really deserves a full resto. The last picture of
the black Wasp is what my plans were; but I have decided I have too many other
projects, and wanted someone to have a nice restoration.
This Super Wasp
has spent the last 40+ years mostly in an exposed car port, or in an enclosed
garage, but has spent time outside. It is a rolling chassis
(driveline out) and the engine ran several years ago. It is up on blocks
in the garage, so pics are not great. The few stainless steel trim parts
that I tried, seem to polish nicely.
Body is generally
strait, but has a few dents, and shallow impact damage on the right rear
quarter; you will be stunned at how thick the sheet metal is on this car. Paint needs bare metal take down for a decent paint job; there are areas of
rust. Most glass got smacked out by neighborhood kids and BB guns, both tail lights are broken, but rear window glass is good (which is the one
piece of glass I have not seen available). Interior is so-so, door panels need a rebuild, all fabric has deteriorated, but the seating material is still decent. .we
suspect seats were recovered in the late 1960's. Instrument panel is in
remarkable cosmetic shape and yes it has the shift knob and emerald center cap
(green LED's would be killer on this speedo!).
I started the conversion
to 12 volt; still have the 6 volt Hudson generator (pic) which is included, also
rebuilt master cylinder.
The Hudson Hornet
was more plentiful; but the Wasp and Super Wasp had the beefy lines and the
hood scoop...and the mystique. They are indeed rare.
There are extra
wheels with cap retainers, and 4 hub caps. The driveshaft and brake
frame (pedal via brake frame actuates a mechanical brake system should
hydraulics fail- a Hudson safety feature) have been removed but are included, as is every original part we have...with the exception of a spare 6V AM radio.
Local pick up
only. I will have it ready to roll out of the garage- driveway has a
significant incline; transport vehicle will need a winch.
None of the normal
Big 3 classic 1950's pricing guidelines seem to apply given the
rarity; I expect this will be a best offer situation.
update: 2015-08-03
Used |
“In storage since the Nixon Administration; 60+ years old. Similar in condition to what is labeled a good/to/excellent candidate for a full restoration on car restoration TV shows. Paint is shot, areas of rust, body is strait except for a few dings and dent on right rear quarter.” |
Year: | 1954 | Number of Cylinders: | 6 |
Make: | Other Makes | Transmission: | Automatic |
Model: | SUPER WASP | Body Type: | Sedan |
Engine: | Strait 6 | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Mileage: | 100,611 | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Sub Model: | HUDSON, HORNET, SUPER DOME, COMMADORE, WASP | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Exterior Color: | Green | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Interior Color: | Green | Number of Doors: | 4 Doors |