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1956 Hudson Hornet Super Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 9, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$14,850Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $13,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Hudson Hornet
Generation
Hornet (1951 to 1957)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
X10455
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 13 comparable sales, 52% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$20,500 to $38,000
Median$34,375
Sales behind it13Likely

From 13 sales of the Hudson Hornet (1951 to 1957) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $20,500 and $38,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1957 Hudson Hornet Hollywood HardtopMecum, July 23, 2025MecumJuly 23, 2025$18,000
1954 HUDSON HORNET CONVERTIBLE BROUGHAMBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$47,000
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible BroughamBring a Trailer, Oct. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 16, 2025$39,500
1955 Hudson Hornet Sedan ProjectBring a Trailer, March 19, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 19, 2025$5,000
Modified 1953 Hudson Hornet Club CoupeBring a Trailer, April 1, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 1, 2026$35,500
NASCAR-Style 1953 Hudson HornetBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2026$36,500
1953 Hudson Hornet 'Twin H-Power' Club CoupeRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$34,375
1952 Hudson Hornet SedanBring a Trailer, April 24, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 24, 2025$20,500