I'm a turncoat...
 

In a moment of weakness, I was seduced by another orphan. Unfortunately I cannot keep both. The Mercury is being shipped 1500 miles to a 79 yr old gentleman in Florida.
I sincerely appreciate the fellowship and help I've gotten here at the Barn. I was in the garage all evening tying up some loose ends on the Merc and actually felt a little sad. I didn't plan to send it down the road. But I fell head over heels for this Hornet. The A/C and P/S will be nice.

Again, thank you very much.
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Nice looking Hudson, looks like fun. Be sure and tell the new owner of the Mercury about the barn if he doesn't already know.

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I definitely will.

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Sometimes, you got to do what you got to do. :)

You sure found a nice, extremely rare, great looking Hudson there...
Hope you have a lot of fun with it, I bet you will. ;);)




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Turncoat?!! when I read that I thought you'd gone to a Chev....nah, that Hudson is nice with a capital N....Great move. You're forgiven, lol

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Twin H , I had one and you will enjoy the ride .
Good luck

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The Hornet is absolutely beautiful! I own one of its later descendants (OT 73 hatchback). Your new set of wheels is just stunning.

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Look at it this way : It's still a flathead! And 53 ci larger with dual carbs to boot!

I'd have made the change in a heartbeat.

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It's great to be stung by that Hornet. Beautiful car. Enjoy.

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Good move....A/C power steering. Hydromatic dual range trans ???
Charlie ny

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X2 on what Tubman said. I sure wish that Merc was headed for my garage. Had an uncle that drove nothing but Hudsons till he couldn't find one any more. Sweet ride, specially the TWIN H ! You're forgiven & I AM JEALOUS !

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The family name may be different, but they look like cousins to me. Nice Hudson.

Al H

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You can always come back when you buy your next Early Ford V-8!! ;)

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All is forgiven that just drips class [im jealous]

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Great looking Hudson. I think you made the right decision. Enjoy your new ride.

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Hell .....Who told you that you had to leave? DD



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Count me as a black sheep, but I prefer the Hornets over the Mercs. The Hornets look like factory lead sleds or customs.

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I've grown to like the looks of the '54 Hudson as much as the '48-'50 models, and much more than the iconic '51-'53 models. IMO, the '54 ranks as one of the best automotive styling facelifts ever. A real improvement over the '53 Hudsons, which are pretty, too.

Despite the V-8 fever that was starting to explode at the time, if it was 1954 today, a new Hudson is what I'd want. :) Sorry you had to say goodbye to the Mercury, though.

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Don't think of it as losing 2 doors, but gaining a carburetor.:D

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lol