1953 Hudson Hornet

The Hudson Hornet is an automobile that was produced by the Hudson Motor Company of Detroit, Michigan between 1951 and 1954.  The first generation Hudson Hornets featured a functional step-down design with dropped floor pan and chassis with a lower center of gravity than contemporary vehicles that helped the car handle well – a bonus for racing.  The Hornet’s lower and sleeker look was accented by streamlined styling. 
The 1953 model brought minor changes to the Hudson Hornet. The front end was modified with a new grille and a non-functional air scoop hood ornament.

Hudson was the first automobile manufacturer to get involved in stock racing.  The Hornet dominated stock car racing in the early 1950’s when stock car racers actually raced stock cars.

The Hudson Hornet’s popularity is being revived in CARS, THE MOVIE!

This beautiful Twin H-Power, four door sedan has a 308 CI/170 HP  6 cylinder engine and a Hydro-Matic transmission.  It was totally restored in 1985. 
It comes with the original owner’s manuals.

It runs strong and looks fantastic driving down the street!

Branson Auto Museum was conceived in August of 2007 and opened on May 15, 2009. Partners in the Museum,knew that the Branson area was hungry for car and automotive related things to do. Branson Auto Museum was originally scheduled to go into a purpose built 20,000 sq. ft. building on the Strip. When the partners discovered that the former crafts mall the "Engler Block" was available, they knew it would be the perfect fit for what they were planning. The buiding is layed out in sections that wander through the building which is the ideal setting for a museum. The charm and character of the building also lends itself nicely to a museum.