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1952 Hudson Hornet Hollywood

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 7, 2023.

$55,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $50,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1952
Make and model
Hudson Hornet
Generation
Hornet (1951 to 1957)
Version
Hornet (1951 to 1957)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
185768
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

Above the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 51% over its top.

Middle half of sales$19,875 to $33,125
Median$26,750
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 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 $33,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1952 Hudson Hornet SedanBring a Trailer, April 24, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 24, 2025$20,500
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
1957 Hudson Hornet Hollywood HardtopMecum, July 23, 2025MecumJuly 23, 2025$18,000