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1957 Hudson Hornet Hollywood Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 23, 2025.

$19,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $18,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Hudson Hornet
Generation
Hornet (1951 to 1957)
Version
Hornet (1951 to 1957)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
Y10905
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 3 comparable sales, 49% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$26,750 to $33,250
Median$33,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 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 $26,750 and $33,250.

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