Hudson Wasp Brougham Coupe (1952)
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| “This low mileage example is dressed in Texas Tan (code H-27) and the paint and trim are in overall great condition and the shade is rather eye-catching. The Wasp’s body is straight and solid, it has a split windshield, its chrome bumpers are in very good order, the battery appears new and the engine bay is very tidy. Inside, the car’s plush cloth interior is in good, overall condition. The tan bench seats look great and the backside of the front bench has facilities for blankets, heavy coats, scarves and other winter items; it is a holdover from cars of the 1930s and 1940s. The vacuum wipers do work slowly. The tan carpeting and matching headliner are both in good, original order while the inner door panels and instrument panel are in very good shape.” |
| Year: | 1952 | VIN : | 166517 |
| Mileage: | 72530 | Body Type: | Coupe |
| Model: | Wasp | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Number of Cylinders: | 6 | Engine: | 262 CID inline 6 |
| Number of Doors: | 2 Doors | Exterior Color: | Tan |
| Sub Model: | Wasp Brougham Coupe | For Sale By: | Dealer |
| Transmission: | Manual | Interior Color: | Brown |
| Trim: | Brougham Coupe | Make: | Hudson |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Manufacturer Exterior Color: | Texas Tan |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Manufacturer Interior Color: | Brown |
Fenton, Missouri, United States
Vehicle description
1952 Hudson Wasp Brougham Vehicle Information VIN: 166517 Mileage: 72,530 Color: Texas Tan Trans: Three-speed Manual Engine: 262 CID inline 6 Title: Clear Interior: Brown Video Description 1952 Hudson Wasp Club Coupe Same owner for the past 14 years (2005) with low actual miles of 72,xxx as indicated on the title. Debut year for this model One of 2,036 Wasps made in April 1952 262 CID inline six-cylinder engine with two-barrel carb Three-speed manual transmission and 4.10 gearing Texas Tan (code H-27) exterior with brown cloth interior Scale model of NASCAR Wasp plus a toy version of the car Documentation includes period advertisements, a scale model of the NASCAR Hudson that raced from 1952 to 1954 on a pedestal plus a toy Wasp During the late 1940s and early 1950s, automotive styling trends tended to favor the “bathtub” look, slab-sided bodies with small windows. An example of that styling is present in this 1952 Hudson Wasp Club Coupe. This model debuted in 1952 and was one of 2,036 Wasps made in April of 1952.
This low mileage example is dressed in Texas Tan (code H-27) and the paint and trim are in overall great condition and the shade is rather eye-catching. The Wasp’s body is straight and solid, it has a split windshield, its chrome bumpers are in very good order, the battery appears new and the engine bay is very tidy. The car even sports dual horns. It is sold on a South Dakota actual mileage title. On 09/01/2005 the miles were 68,400, in the past 15 years this awesome Hudson has only been driven 4,130 miles and was always garaged.
This Hudson rolls on Goodyear Super Cushion wide whitewall tires, size 7.10-15 at all corners. Each tire is mounted on factory, body-colored steel wheels with silver center caps. The wheels and tires are in very good order.
Under the hood is a 262 CID straight six-cylinder engine with a two-barrel carburetor. It is mated to a three-speed manual transmission with a 4.10:1 rear end.
Inside, the car’s plush cloth interior is in good, overall condition. The tan bench seats look great and the backside of the front bench has facilities for blankets, heavy coats, scarves and other winter items; it is a holdover from cars of the 1930s and 1940s. The vacuum wipers do work slowly. The tan carpeting and matching headliner are both in good, original order while the inner door panels and instrument panel are in very good shape. The shift lever is in good, original order and completing the interior is a factory AM radio.
The Wasp (Series 5B) was introduced by Hudson for the 1952 model year as an upgraded version of the Hudson Pacemaker, replacing the 1951 Hudson Super Custom models. The Wasp was available in two- and four-door sedan, convertible and a two-door hardtop designated the Hollywood. The Wasp was built on Hudson"s shorter 119-inch wheelbase, using the company"s unitized, “Monobilt” step-down chassis design with an overall length of 201.5 inches. Hudson"s unitized structure used a perimeter frame which provided a rigid structure, low center of gravity and side-impact protection for passengers.
The base Hudson Wasp used the 202 CID L-Head straight six from the Pacemaker. Hudson also offered the Super Wasp which used improved interior materials and a more powerful Hudson six-cylinder engine. Instead of using the Pacemaker"s 232 CID straight six, the Super Wasp used Hudson"s 262 CID L-Head six fed by a single two-barrel carburetor. The 262 CID engine was rated at 127 horsepower (with single two-barrel carburetor) while the top-of-the-line Commodore Custom Eight’s 254 CID straight eight was rated at 128 horsepower. The 262 CID six’s power was underrated so it would not outshine the flagship straight eight. The narrow block 262 CID engine was the basis for the stroked and reinforced Hornet 308 CID six-cylinder engine, introduced in 1951 which dominated NASCAR from 1952 to 1954. The Super Wasp was also offered with an aluminum “twin H” manifold and twin two-barrel carburetors. Super Wasp performance with the “twin H” induction matched the performance of the big two-barrel 308 CID equipped, but heavier, Hudson Hornet.
Competition to this Wasp in 1952 included Buick’s Series 50 Super Riviera, DeSoto’s Deluxe Club Coupe, Mercury’s Monterey Custom, Nash’s Ambassador Country Club Coupe, Oldsmobile’s Super 88 Club Coupe, Packard’s Mayfair and Pontiac’s Chieftain Deluxe 8 Coupe.
Documentation includes period advertisements, a scale model of the NASCAR Hudson on a pedestal that raced from 1952 to 1954 plus a toy Wasp. This example was one of 21,876 Wasps made in 1952 and one of 70,000 Hudsons made in 1952.
Hudsons are rare commodities indeed today. If you collect Hudsons or if you’re seeking something post-war and unique for your collection, you should stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to check out this survivor from the early 1950s; an era when fuel was cheap and ambitions were limitless.
VIN: 5B166517
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 72,530 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, actual mileage title from South Dakota. GET OUT AND DRIVE! !
Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
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Us Options and Standard Features Basic Information Stock Number: 1952 Hudson Wasp VIN Number: 166517 Model Year: 0 Style Name: Brougham 2 Dr Apply Now Secure Credit Application Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure application is easy to complete, all you need are a few personal and employment details. Similar Vehicles Check out similar vehicles in our inventory. View Inventory Contact MotoeXotica 2340 Cassens Drive Fenton Missouri 63026 View Map Ask for: MotoeXotica Classic Cars Contact: Contact Us Primary Phone: (636) 600-4600 Hours Mon-Fri: 09:00 AM-05:00 PM CST Saturday: 10:00 AM-02:00 PM CST Sunday: Closed Terms All of the vehicles we list on are for sale locally. We reserve the right to end an auction early. All cars are immediately ready for delivery upon sale.
Prices subject to change without notice and do not include Title, License, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes or Processing Fees, if any. Please contact seller first for vehicle availability. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance. Selling a Vehicle? Create Professional Listings Fast and Easy. Click Here! Copyright © 2019 Auction123 - All rights reserved. - Disclaimer Auction123 (a service and listing/software company) and the Seller has done his/her best to disclose the equipment/condition of this vehicle/purchase. However, Auction123 disclaims any warranty as to the accuracy or to the working condition of the vehicle/equipment listed. The purchaser or prospective purchaser should verify with the Seller the accuracy of all the information listed within this ad. 1952 Hudson Wasp Club Coupe •Same owner for the past 14 years (2005) with low actual miles of 72,xxx as indicated on the title.•Debut year for this model•One of 2,036 Wasps made in April 1952•262 CID inline six-cylinder engine with two-barrel carb•Three-speed manual transmission and 4.10 gearing•Texas Tan (code H-27) exterior with brown cloth interior•Scale model of NASCAR Wasp plus a toy version of the car•Documentation includes period advertisements, a scale model of the NASCAR Hudson that raced from 1952 to 1954 on a pedestal plus a toy Wasp During the late 1940s and early 1950s, automotive styling trends tended to favor the “bathtub” look, slab-sided bodies with small windows. An example of that styling is pres
This low mileage example is dressed in Texas Tan (code H-27) and the paint and trim are in overall great condition and the shade is rather eye-catching. The Wasp’s body is straight and solid, it has a split windshield, its chrome bumpers are in very good order, the battery appears new and the engine bay is very tidy. The car even sports dual horns. It is sold on a South Dakota actual mileage title. On 09/01/2005 the miles were 68,400, in the past 15 years this awesome Hudson has only been driven 4,130 miles and was always garaged.
This Hudson rolls on Goodyear Super Cushion wide whitewall tires, size 7.10-15 at all corners. Each tire is mounted on factory, body-colored steel wheels with silver center caps. The wheels and tires are in very good order.
Under the hood is a 262 CID straight six-cylinder engine with a two-barrel carburetor. It is mated to a three-speed manual transmission with a 4.10:1 rear end.
Inside, the car’s plush cloth interior is in good, overall condition. The tan bench seats look great and the backside of the front bench has facilities for blankets, heavy coats, scarves and other winter items; it is a holdover from cars of the 1930s and 1940s. The vacuum wipers do work slowly. The tan carpeting and matching headliner are both in good, original order while the inner door panels and instrument panel are in very good shape. The shift lever is in good, original order and completing the interior is a factory AM radio.
The Wasp (Series 5B) was introduced by Hudson for the 1952 model year as an upgraded version of the Hudson Pacemaker, replacing the 1951 Hudson Super Custom models. The Wasp was available in two- and four-door sedan, convertible and a two-door hardtop designated the Hollywood. The Wasp was built on Hudson"s shorter 119-inch wheelbase, using the company"s unitized, “Monobilt” step-down chassis design with an overall length of 201.5 inches. Hudson"s unitized structure used a perimeter frame which provided a rigid structure, low center of gravity and side-impact protection for passengers.
The base Hudson Wasp used the 202 CID L-Head straight six from the Pacemaker. Hudson also offered the Super Wasp which used improved interior materials and a more powerful Hudson six-cylinder engine. Instead of using the Pacemaker"s 232 CID straight six, the Super Wasp used Hudson"s 262 CID L-Head six fed by a single two-barrel carburetor. The 262 CID engine was rated at 127 horsepower (with single two-barrel carburetor) while the top-of-the-line Commodore Custom Eight’s 254 CID straight eight was rated at 128 horsepower. The 262 CID six’s power was underrated so it would not outshine the flagship straight eight. The narrow block 262 CID engine was the basis for the stroked and reinforced Hornet 308 CID six-cylinder engine, introduced in 1951 which dominated NASCAR from 1952 to 1954. The Super Wasp was also offered with an aluminum “twin H” manifold and twin two-barrel carburetors. Super Wasp performance with the “twin H” induction matched the performance of the big two-barrel 308 CID equipped, but heavier, Hudson Hornet.
Competition to this Wasp in 1952 included Buick’s Series 50 Super Riviera, DeSoto’s Deluxe Club Coupe, Mercury’s Monterey Custom, Nash’s Ambassador Country Club Coupe, Oldsmobile’s Super 88 Club Coupe, Packard’s Mayfair and Pontiac’s Chieftain Deluxe 8 Coupe.
Documentation includes period advertisements, a scale model of the NASCAR Hudson on a pedestal that raced from 1952 to 1954 plus a toy Wasp. This example was one of 21,876 Wasps made in 1952 and one of 70,000 Hudsons made in 1952.
Hudsons are rare commodities indeed today. If you collect Hudsons or if you’re seeking something post-war and unique for your collection, you should stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to check out this survivor from the early 1950s; an era when fuel was cheap and ambitions were limitless.
VIN: 5B166517
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 72,530 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, actual mileage title from South Dakota. GET OUT AND DRIVE! !
Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
Credit
Application Directions
to Dealer Contact
Us Options and Standard Features Basic Information Stock Number: 1952 Hudson Wasp VIN Number: 166517 Model Year: 0 Style Name: Brougham 2 Dr Apply Now Secure Credit Application Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure application is easy to complete, all you need are a few personal and employment details. Similar Vehicles Check out similar vehicles in our inventory. View Inventory Contact MotoeXotica 2340 Cassens Drive Fenton Missouri 63026 View Map Ask for: MotoeXotica Classic Cars Contact: Contact Us Primary Phone: (636) 600-4600 Hours Mon-Fri: 09:00 AM-05:00 PM CST Saturday: 10:00 AM-02:00 PM CST Sunday: Closed Terms All of the vehicles we list on are for sale locally. We reserve the right to end an auction early. All cars are immediately ready for delivery upon sale.
Prices subject to change without notice and do not include Title, License, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes or Processing Fees, if any. Please contact seller first for vehicle availability. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance. Selling a Vehicle? Create Professional Listings Fast and Easy. Click Here! Copyright © 2019 Auction123 - All rights reserved. - Disclaimer Auction123 (a service and listing/software company) and the Seller has done his/her best to disclose the equipment/condition of this vehicle/purchase. However, Auction123 disclaims any warranty as to the accuracy or to the working condition of the vehicle/equipment listed. The purchaser or prospective purchaser should verify with the Seller the accuracy of all the information listed within this ad. 1952 Hudson Wasp Club Coupe •Same owner for the past 14 years (2005) with low actual miles of 72,xxx as indicated on the title.•Debut year for this model•One of 2,036 Wasps made in April 1952•262 CID inline six-cylinder engine with two-barrel carb•Three-speed manual transmission and 4.10 gearing•Texas Tan (code H-27) exterior with brown cloth interior•Scale model of NASCAR Wasp plus a toy version of the car•Documentation includes period advertisements, a scale model of the NASCAR Hudson that raced from 1952 to 1954 on a pedestal plus a toy Wasp During the late 1940s and early 1950s, automotive styling trends tended to favor the “bathtub” look, slab-sided bodies with small windows. An example of that styling is pres