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1950s Hudson Hornet muscle car found in pristine condition

This incredible 1955 Hudson Hornet was discovered in pristine condition and with a nice surprise under the hood.

The Hudson Hornet was launched in 1951, and a second generation appeared in 1955.

Unfortunately, the Hornet was only in use for a short time – and production stopped in 1957.

This means it’s pretty rare to find a Hudson Hornet, and even rarer to find one in as good condition as Daniel Mulhall’s.

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The 1950s Hudson Hornet was a legendary car

While some muscle cars, like the Dodge Charger and Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, have achieved iconic status, the poor old Hudson Hornet is often overlooked.

But that doesn’t mean it isn’t an exceptional vehicle.

In fact, the Hornet was a true NASCAR hero in the early 1950s.

The car even secured a place in the Disney film Carswith a character named Fabulous Hudson Hornet, voiced by Paul Newman.

This second generation Hornet hid a surprise

Speaking to Lou Costabile for his YouTube channel, Oregon-based Mulhall said the second-generation Hornet previously belonged to one of his customers.

Mulhall persuaded the owner to sell and became the proud new owner of the stylish looking Hornet.

It’s hard to talk about this hornet without commenting on its condition.

The two-tone Island Green and Bermuda Green paint looks as fresh as the day it rolled off the assembly line, and there’s not a speck of rust in sight.

The interiors are equally immaculate and the odometer shows the car has only driven 85,609 km (53,195 miles).

But the real surprise was hidden under the hood, because the classic car still has its original 5.0-liter inline-six Twin-H-Power engine, capable of producing 170 hp and which helped the Hornet to NASCAR fame. How cool is that?

You can watch the full video on Lou Costabile’s YouTube channel here.

About the Hudson Hornet

The Hornet was originally produced by Hudson until the company merged with Nash-Kelvinator to form American Motors Corporation (AMC) in 1954.

The second generation Hornet is a particularly rare car, with just over 25,500 examples being produced between 1955 and 1957.

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