1954 Hudson HORNET 1.8T Quattro

This 1954 Convertible has been recently restored. It features new interior, new paint, Power brakes, power windows and power top. The '54 model year underwent a major square-lined redesign. This entailed extensive retooling because of the way the step-down frame wrapped around the passenger compartment. The front had a simpler grille that complemented the now-functional hood scoop and a new one-piece curved windshield, while the sides gained period-typical fender chrome accents, and the formerly sloped rear end was squared off. The front to rear fender line was styled to make the car look longer and taillamps were also redesigned. The interior was also updated with a new dash and instrument cluster that were surprisingly modern. The Hornets were famous for their stability and surprisingly good handling. Their low center of gravity, balance and power-to-weight ratio made them perhaps the best-performing American cars of their era. The base Hornet engine was still the hottest six-cylinder engine ever dropped in an American car at the time. At 308 cubic inches, the base engine was rated at 160hp. Only approximately 3857 ragtops were produced!!