1949 Hudson Super Six Club Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

By the mid-60s Southern California was engulfed in a car craze, captivating young men like Steven J. Karlock, who became enamored with the Shelby 427 Cobra. Steven's passion for high-quality cars began with a Cobra, extended to Corvettes, and grew to include many legendary marques. Together with his wife, Jackie, he restored and cherished these vehicles. They later moved to Hannibal, Missouri, where they opened Karlock's Museum of Pop Culture in a historic grain depot along the Mississippi River. The museum, showcasing top-tier motorcars and memorabilia, became a Midwest gem. Hagerty Marketplace is honored to present The Karlock’s Collection, offered entirely without reserve. 

The Hudson Super Six, first manufactured by the Hudson Motor Car Company in 1916, was produced until 1928. The nameplate was briefly revived in 1933 as a rebadged Essex. It returned in 1940 with a six-cylinder engine displacing 212 cubic inches and producing 102 horsepower, mounted on a 118-inch wheelbase. Body styles included a three-passenger coupe, a five-passenger Victoria coupe, a two- or four-door touring sedan, and a two-door convertible coupe or sedan. The 1941 model introduced a synchronized transmission and electrically controlled overdrive. Production continued until 1951, with the final models called the "Hudson Super Custom Six." 

Highlights   

• Offered from The Karlock’s Collection 

• Reported as a complete “nut and bolt” restoration performed under previous ownership 

• Finished in Sea Foam Green with a tan broadcloth interior 

• Powered by an upgraded and 308 cu-in inline-six featuring “Twin H-power” dual carburetors, not available until 1951 

• Three-speed manual transmission with overdrive 

• Upgraded to a 12-volt electrical system 

• An engine overhaul was completed in 2009 

• VintageAir Slimline air conditioning 

Features 

• Exterior mounted sun visor 

• Push button AM radio 

• Dash-mounted traffic light refractor 

• Column mounted gear selector 

• Door mounted armrests 

• Roll-up side windows 

• Pivoting vent windows 

• Lap belts 

• Dome light 

• Fold down sun visors 

• Seat back mounted storage pockets 

• Lockable glove compartment 

• Dash mounted clock 

• Heater/defroster 

• Split back front bench seat 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that all lots in The Karlock’s Collection are offered after many years of static museum display, without operation or road use. The selling estate endeavored to advance all cars to running condition, however, as a result of the extended museum display, it is to be assumed that every lot will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely on open roads. All cars will have immediate needs associated with long-term static display and require sorting to perform best and safely. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

• Small paint chip near the lower right corner of the trunk 

• Driver's door weather seal is peeling 

• Crazed gear selector knob 

Included 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Rear wheel skirts 

• Spare parts 

• Upholstery samples 

• Owner’s manuals 

• An assortment of Hudson literature 

• History file 

Ownership History 

This 1949 Hudson Super Six Club Coupe entered The Karlock’s Collection in the summer of 2016 from California. 

Additional Notes 

A private preview will be hosted by Hagerty Marketplace for registered bidders on Sunday August 18 and Monday the 19th.  You must call the representing Car Specialist, Ramsey Potts (912.508.4096), in advance to secure an appointment. 

Additionally, due to the cars being stored in a personal residence, following the close of the auction all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Tuesday, September 3rd through Tuesday, September 10. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 3 and any lots remaining after September 10 will be removed from the facility and placed in an adjacent lot. 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.    

Contact: Ramsey Potts   Phone: 912.508.4096   email: rpotts@hagerty.com