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1951 HUDSON WASP CUSTOM COUPE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 28, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$253,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $230,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1951
Make and model
Hudson Wasp and Super Wasp
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
AZ387732
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 4 comparable sales, 370% over its top.

Middle half of sales$20,875 to $48,929
Median$28,250
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Hudson Wasp and Super Wasp in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $20,875 and $48,929.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1952 Hudson Wasp CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$24,000
1952 Hudson Wasp 'Twin H-Power' Two-Door BroughamRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$98,214
1952 Hudson "Super" Wasp Two-Door BroughamBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$32,500
1954 Hudson WaspMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$11,500