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1952 Hudson Wasp 'Twin H-Power' Two-Door Brougham

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 9, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$110,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $98,214, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1952
Make and model
Hudson Wasp and Super Wasp
Generation
Wasp and Super Wasp (1952 to 1956)
Chassis
188454
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 3 comparable sales, 248% over its top.

Middle half of sales$17,750 to $28,250
Median$24,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Hudson Wasp and Super Wasp (1952 to 1956) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $17,750 and $28,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1952 Hudson Wasp CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$24,000
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