Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is excited to offer this 1946 Hudson
Commodore 8. The Hudson Motor Company formed on the idea of making
the American motor car affordable to the general public. The
company's strategy to compete in the car market was to build a car
for less than $1,000. The public's response was to buy over 4,000
cars in the first year. It might not sound like a lot but the 4,508
units sold was the best first-year production in the history of the
automobile industry, a major accomplishment for the newly formed
small company. The Hudson Commodore was introduced in 1941 to
moderate success. Following the attacks on Pearl Harbor, the United
States entered World War II and production stopped in the Hudson
plants to assist in war production. Following the end of the war,
Hudson resumed production of Commodores like this in 1946. However,
today this Hudson Commodore sits a lot different than when it left
the factory in '46. The beneficiary a resto-mod restoration, it's a
very capable cruiser thanks to a legendary Chevy power plant and a
ton of upgrades. It starts at the front of the body where a chrome
body-width front bumper hangs below a massive chrome grille that
sits between two large round headlights. As you make your way down
the body you'll pass the Hudson chrome emblems that sit just before
the start of the front doors. The two strips of chrome trim that
pass over the length of the car, including the suicide rear doors,
is separated by a small strip of tan paint that accents the cream
body and chrome trim very nicely. At the rear of the car, a chrome
rear bumper hangs just below the spacious rear trunk that is
flanked on either side by the rear taillights. Tilt the hood
forward on this '46 Hudson and you'll see that gone are the
original six cylinders, and in its place is the near bulletproof
350ci Chevy V8. The engine has a vintage look thanks to chrome
valve covers. At the top of the engine, a small air filter rests on
a 4-barrel carburetor that shoves the air-fuel mixture into an
aluminum intake. Spark arrives in the cylinder via Accell super
stock spiral core wires that are fed by an Accel HEI supercoil
distributor. At the front of the undercarriage, you'll find the
familiar Chevy orange of the 350 shining bright. Bolted to the
350ci V8 is a durable 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission that
sends power to a Camaro rear end. As far as suspension goes, the
front suspension utilizes a double a-arm style suspension while at
the rear a typical leaf spring setup provides a decent ride. Rack
and Pinion Steering feels great! Stopping power has been increased
thanks to a front disc brake upgrade, while on the rear you'll find
drum brakes. In front of those brakes, you'll find bright aluminum
wheels with radial tires. The interior might be the real winner of
this build. Open the doors to this Commodore and you'll find a
blend of modern convenience with the styling of yesteryear. Between
the doors, you'll find a tasteful and luxurious interior that kicks
off with classy, alligator leather seats. Front and center, stylish
dash frames rebuilt gauges next to a touch screen radio and CD
player. In front of the driver, a vintage grant steering wheel
spins a small-diameter rim around a silver horn ring. Newer Vintage
Air Conditioning! When it comes to maximizing the number of cars
your money buys, you can't go wrong with a purpose-built Hudson
resto-mod. Thanks to its thorough restoration, this awesome Hudson
is a great driving piece that's fun, historic AND cool. And if
you're looking for a stylish classic that commands respect on both
the boulevard and the show field, it's just your style! Don't miss
your chance to own this one-of-a-kind Commodore. This 1946 Hudson
Commodore 8 is for sale by our Dallas Showroom and can be seen in
great detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at
www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call
our knowledgeable staff at 817-310-9400 or email us at
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