1951 Hudson Pacemaker Convertible. The Pacemaker Custom Six Serieswas the most popular of the Hudson models built. ThisHudson issleek, low and aerodynamic. A well maintained older restoration.This Hudson has been refinished in a period correct colors of darkred with a matching, dark red interior. A rare and desirable car. At the close of World War II, the American automobile manufacturersimmediately resumed automobile production, which had been halteddue to their involvements in the war effort. From 1946 until 1948,Ford, General Motors and Chrysler immediately offered "refreshed"versions of their 1941 and 1942 models as they had no time tore-tool and redesign new cars. Hudson did the same in 1946 and1947, but in 1948 introduced an entirely re-designed automobileknown as the "step downs." The Hudson's step-down cars for 1948marked a new direction for the company. The new cars were builtwith a partial uni-body design that had the floor pan on the bottomof the frame rather than on the top. This resulted in one literallystepping down to enter a Hudson. They were sleek, low andaerodynamic. The roofline was low, but there was still plenty ofroom inside. Its low center of gravity made for excellent handling.The new cars appeared on December 7, 1947. "You're face to facewith tomorrow," said the ads. Both dealers and the public wereelated with the new models. Sales for 1948 jumped nearly 50 percentover 1947, and Hudson rose from 13th to 11th place in the market.For the 1951 model year, Hudson offered four different modelspowered by six and eight cylinder engines. The Pacemaker Custom SixSeries was the most popular of the models built. The Pacemaker wasoffered in five different body styles. The Convertible Brougham wasthe most expensive of the five styles offered and also produced inthe smallest amounts, which makes them very desirable amongstcollectors today.The Pacemaker Custom Convertible Brougham offeredhere is outfitted its original, 232 cubic inch, six-cylinder enginethat produces 112 horsepower. It is a well-maintained, olderrestoration that has been refinished in a period correct color ofdark red with a matching, dark red interior. The mileage indicatedis about 12,000, which is likely to be the mileage accumulatedsince the restoration was completed. The paint shows very well andhas a consistent overall gloss. The chrome and stainless trim itemswere restored at the time of restoration and today show well. Thered pleated interior is period correct and extremely nice. Theseats, door panels, and carpets are in excellent condition. The carhas a newer, black Hartz top, which fits well and is in goodcondition. The engine bay is also extremely clean and presentswell. Underneath, the car is clean and only shows the expectedsigns of use that one would expect from a car that has beencarefully enjoyed. The car runs and drives well. This 1951Pacemaker convertible is well equipped with many factory and periodaccessories including a desirable set of five, chrome wire wheelsthat are fitted with white wall tires. Other accessories includedual spotlights, bumper guards, Hudson-script Unity fog lights, aHudson heater, radio and a tissue dispenser. This car has a greatoverall look to it. It presents well from all angles. It has beenrestored properly and well maintained since the restoration wascompleted. For the enthusiast who wants to drive and enjoy astep-down Hudson, there is simply no better choice than this rare1951 Convertible Brougham.