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5.7L LT1–Powered 1951 Hudson Hornet Sedan

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 8, 2026.

$9,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1951
Make and model
Hudson Hornet
Generation
Hornet (1951 to 1957)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
130440
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)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 12 comparable sales, 232% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$29,875 to $38,375
Median$34,938
Sales behind it12Likely

From 12 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 $29,875 and $38,375.

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
Modified 1953 Hudson Hornet Club CoupeBring a Trailer, April 1, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 1, 2026$35,500
1952 HUDSON HORNET TWIN-H CONVERTIBLE BROUGHAMBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2025$38,000
1952 Hudson Hornet SedanMecum, Jan. 10, 2025MecumJan. 10, 2025$33,000
1954 HUDSON HORNET CONVERTIBLE BROUGHAMBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$47,000
NASCAR-Style 1953 Hudson HornetBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2026$36,500
1954 Hudson Hornet Convertible BroughamBring a Trailer, Oct. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 16, 2025$39,500