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1949 HUDSON COMMODORE 4 DOOR HARDTOP

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 15, 2015, offered with no reserve.

$17,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $16,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Hudson Commodore
Generation
Commodore (1941 to 1952)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
49218950
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 6 comparable sales, 86% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$29,750 to $42,821
Median$37,143
Sales behind it6Likely

From 6 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 $29,750 and $42,821.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1949 Hudson Commodore Convertible BroughamMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$57,000
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