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1953 Hudson Hornet Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 15, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$22,250Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1953
Make and model
Hudson Hornet
Generation
Hornet (1951 to 1957)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
7C222312
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

Inside the middle half of 13 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$20,500 to $38,000
Median$34,375
Sales behind it13Likely

From 13 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 $20,500 and $38,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
NASCAR-Style 1953 Hudson HornetBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2026$36,500
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
1953 Hudson Hornet 'Twin H-Power' Club CoupeRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$34,375
1953 Hudson Hornet Convertible BroughamBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$120,000
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