A year after Studebaker launched a radical postwar car; Hudson had one of its own. With its "step-down" styling, the 1949 Hudson Commodore drew many eyes. The new profile was low and sleek, with a floor pan that sat below the top of the frame, so passengers actually did step down to enter. Occupants were fully surrounded by the chassis girders. Sturdy, semi-unit, "Monobilt" construction meant the body and chassis were welded together. For 1949, the Commodore line was enlarged to include more luxurious Custom models. As a marketing promotion, Hudson had plastic specialists use scaled-down blueprints to develop transparent models of the Commodore Eight sedan to demonstrate and promote the design and construction of the cars.Because Hudsons now had the lowest center of gravity in the industry, they quickly gained recognition for great handling and roadworthiness. They also appealed to stock car racers, who made them successful race cars. A long wheelbase ensured a comfortable ride and roomy interiors.MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present a rarely seen 1949 Hudson Commodore Convertible from the great state of California, complete with yellow California license plates. This Commodore has benefitted from a full, frame up restoration in the recent past. This Commodore is a beautiful example of its racing rich past. Finished in a beautiful, metallic gold, the body is very solid and is painted with the deep, dimensional paint that shows only minor imperfections. The body shows many accessories such as an outside sun visor, fog lights, grille guards and trunk lid guards. The tan cloth convertible top shows no notable imperfections to speak of and effortlessly goes up and down. Like any other late 40's car, this Hudson has plenty of chrome. The chrome appears to have been re-chromed and is in excellent condition, showing no notable imperfections. Overall, this is an exceptional Hudson!Inside, you will find the seats are wrapped in exquisite maroon leather that really pop alongside the gold exterior, especially when the top is down. The seats show no notable wear or imperfections anywhere. The door panels are also wrapped in matching maroon leather and look fantastic. The carpet is red and looks great as well. The dashboard is period correct and houses all correct gauges. The dash shows no notable imperfections and compliments the maroon interior well. This particular Commodore has an AM radio and power windows. Hudson did not hold back when defining their definition of luxury!Under the hood, you will find the Twin H Power Hornet 308 that Hudson is famous for! The 308 cubic inch, straight 6 with an L cylinder head is equipped with Twin H Power which included two one-barrel Carter WA-1 carburetors and cast iron intake & exhaust manifolds. This alone bumped the horsepower up to 160 and 260 foot pounds of torque. The engine bay is clean and looks fantastic. Attached to the engine is a 3-speed overdrive transmission. The Hudson sits upon a set of chrome Hudson wheels that are wrapped in white wall tires. This is an absolutely beautiful Hudson that is sure to turn heads anywhere it goes! The VIN is 492125262 and the mileage currently shows 904, which is believed to be since the restoration. This Commodore is being sold on a clear California title and also comes with its historic California plates. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!