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1930 HUDSON ESSEX SUPER SIX SEDAN

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on June 24, 2016, offered with no reserve.

$44,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $40,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1930
Make and model
Hudson Super Six
Generation
Super Six (1916 to 1951)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1230298
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 7 comparable sales, 18% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,500 to $34,000
Median$17,000
Sales behind it7Likely

From 7 sales of the Hudson Super Six (1916 to 1951) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,500 and $34,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1935 HUDSON SUPER 6Barrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$3,000
1918 Hudson Super-Six LimousineBroad Arrow, March 8, 2025Broad ArrowMarch 8, 2025$15,000
1946 Hudson Super Six PickupBring a Trailer, June 15, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 15, 2025$47,250
1948 Hudson Super Six Sedan 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 25, 2026$10,000
1947 Hudson Super Six Convertible BroughamBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 5, 2025$23,000
1949 Hudson Super 6 Brougham ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 21, 2025MecumSept. 21, 2025$17,000
1949 Hudson Super 6 Convertible BroughamRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$45,000