1949 Hudson

[rb1971]

Just acquired for running around back roads of Napa. Tried to drive from Reno to SF but only made it to Carson City - which is totally on me - it overheated in 90+ degree heat and creeping along. Seemed to do much better in SF yesterday and this morning.

At the mechanic to have the radiator recored and other things addressed, then off to Napa for what is hopefully a long retirement.

 

[HB Chris]

My grandfather had a 49 four door Hudson up until 1960, I think it was black. I remember him driving us to Santa Monica on errands in it from Ocean Park. My dad had a 1950 Ford Tudor Custom Deluxe sedan, what great memories.

 

[decoupe]

What a great looking car. Roll down /AC for those hot drives to the vineyards.

 

[Tierfreund]

Lovely!

 

[rb1971]

My grandfather had a 49 four door Hudson up until 1960, I think it was black. I remember him driving us to Santa Monica on errands in it from Ocean Park. My dad had a 1950 Ford Tudor Custom Deluxe sedan, what great memories.

Chris - was it a Super Six (which this one is - apparently the lowest trim level where you get a bunch of ashtrays but no lighter!) or a Commodore?

 

[HB Chris]

I have no clue! I was 8 when he traded it in for a 1960 Olds Dynamic 88 coupe.

 

[JMinPDX]

Great car. I plan to retire in Napa as well.

 

[jmackro]

I plan to retire in Napa as well.

Motivated to leave New Jersey by California's low taxes, no doubt.

 

[craterface]

Great color combo! Love it. Enjoy.

 

[johnl]

My grandfather had a 49 four door Hudson up until 1960, I think it was black. I remember him driving us to Santa Monica on errands in it from Ocean Park. My dad had a 1950 Ford Tudor Custom Deluxe sedan, what great memories.

My very close personal friends, Wayne Graefen, of Kerrville, Texas is one of the foremost Hudson authorities in the world. He has owned over 50 and was one half of a Hudson parts source, KGAP. Currently he owns a Terreplane in the 30s that is a jewel.