I have recently purchased a 1954 Hudson Hornet Special 2-Dr Sedan. How do I know/determine what "C" category is belongs to? It there a guide of some type or is it arbitrary?
GWBusch, Texas
The "C" in the model No. indicates 1953 years models. Your Hornet special should be a 6D specification.
In the Club Roster on page 4 it indicates the "C" rating i a function of condition and all of the cars on the Member List starting on page 121 have a "C" rating of some sort so I think that is a different designation for the "C" models. Thanks.
It's a rating of the general condition of the car judged by their owners, "1" being the best. It has nothing to do with any particular model or body style.
"NO. 1: EXCELLENT
Restored to current maximum professional standards of quality in every area or perfect original with components operating or appearing as new; a 95-plus point show car that isn’t driven.
NO. 2: FINE
Well-restored or a combination of superior restoration and excellent original; also, an extremely well-maintained original showing very minimal wear.
NO. 3: VERY GOOD
Completely operable original or “older restoration” showing wear; also, a good amateur restoration, all presentable and serviceable inside and out. Plus combinations of well-done restoration and good operable components or a partially restored car with all parts necessary to complete and/or valuable NOS parts.
NO. 4: GOOD
A drivable vehicle needing no or only minor work to be functional; also, a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. All components may need restoration to be “excellent,” but the car is mostly useable “as is.”
NO. 5: RESTORABLE
Needs complete restoration of body, chassis and interior; may or may not be running, but isn’t weathered, wrecked or stripped to the point of being useful only for parts.
NO. 6: PARTS CAR
May or may not be running, but is weathered, wrecked and/or stripped to the point of being useful primarily for parts."
I think we may have overlooked including the Vehicle Condition Guide in the new roster.
I did get the classification quide
