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1949 Hudson Commodore Convertible Brougham

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 9, 2026.

$62,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $57,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Hudson Commodore
Generation
Commodore (1941 to 1952)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
49187816
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 45% over its top.

Middle half of sales$28,000 to $39,286
Median$35,000
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the Hudson Commodore (1941 to 1952) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $28,000 and $39,286.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1949 Hudson Commodore ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 3, 2025MecumOct. 3, 2025$13,000
1949 Hudson Commodore Custom Eight SedanRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$35,000
1949 Hudson Commodore Custom Six SedanBring a Trailer, June 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 8, 2026$44,000
1950 Hudson Custom Commodore Six Convertible BroughamRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$39,286
1950 Hudson Commodore ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 12, 2025MecumJan. 12, 2025$28,000