1940s Classic Hudson Cars

The 1940s Classic Hudson Cars Channel covers popular antique Hudsons from the decade. Take a look under the hoods of 1940s classic Hudson cars.

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The 1941-1947 Hudson models saw the automaker through a challenging era in its history. These cars featured innovative new mechanical features such as a smoother clutch and safer brakes. Learn how Hudson fared before during and after World War II.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Classic and Collectible Cars of the 1940s / Classic and Collectible Hudson Cars of the 1940s

1948-1949 Hudson Commodore Eight

The 1948-1949 Hudson Commodore Eight was a top-of-the-line luxury car with smooth roadability because of its low center of gravity. Learn more about this classic collectible.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Classic and Collectible Cars of the 1940s / Classic and Collectible Hudson Cars of the 1940s

1946-1947 Hudson Super Six

The 1946-1947 Hudson Super Six was the best-selling Hudson of the early postwar years. Three transmissions were offered: overdrive Drive-Master and Vacumotive Drive. See a collectible that's still relatively easy to find today.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Classic and Collectible Cars of the 1940s / Classic and Collectible Hudson Cars of the 1940s

1946-1947 Hudson Commodore Eight

The 1946-1947 Hudson Commodore Eight was the top-line series in Hudson's post-war lineup. The big eight gave the Commodore strong performance -- and you also got nicer trim than in the Super Six. Get model details on this big eight collectible here.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Classic and Collectible Cars of the 1940s / Classic and Collectible Hudson Cars of the 1940s

1948-1949 Hudson Super Eight

The 1948-1949 Hudson Super Eight featured great Step-Down design and eight-cylinder performance. It was the cheaper of Hudson's two eight-cylinder series in this period. Get details and specs on this collectible car here.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Classic and Collectible Cars of the 1940s / Classic and Collectible Hudson Cars of the 1940s

1948-1949 Hudson Super Six

The 1948-1949 Hudson Super Six was one of the great designs of the early postwar years. The "Step-Down" Hudson was low and sleek -- it even looks pretty good today. Get details and specifications on this exceptional collectible car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Classic and Collectible Cars of the 1940s / Classic and Collectible Hudson Cars of the 1940s

1948-1949 Hudson Commodore Six

The 1948-1949 Hudson Commodore Six was a more lushly appointed version of the Super Six. It was available as a Brougham convertible as well as in two- and four-door sedan body types. Get production details on this great collectible car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Classic and Collectible Cars of the 1940s / Classic and Collectible Hudson Cars of the 1940s