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1952 HUDSON HORNET TWIN-H CONVERTIBLE BROUGHAM

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 23, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$41,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $38,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1952
Make and model
Hudson Hornet
Generation
Hornet (1951 to 1957)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
7B193291
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 12 comparable sales, 2% over its top.

Middle half of sales$19,875 to $37,250
Median$33,938
Sales behind it12Likely

From 12 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 $19,875 and $37,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1952 Hudson Hornet Sedan 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 15, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 15, 2026$33,500
1952 Hudson Hornet SedanMecum, Jan. 10, 2025MecumJan. 10, 2025$33,000
1952 Hudson Hornet SedanBring a Trailer, April 24, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 24, 2025$20,500
NASCAR-Style 1953 Hudson HornetBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2026$36,500
5.7L LT1–Powered 1951 Hudson Hornet SedanBring a Trailer, May 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2026$9,000
Modified 1953 Hudson Hornet Club CoupeBring a Trailer, April 1, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 1, 2026$35,500
1953 Hudson Hornet 'Twin H-Power' Club CoupeRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$34,375
1953 Hudson Hornet Convertible BroughamBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$120,000