Test Driving a Rescued 1953 Hudson Hornet Convertible

It took over three years to restore.

September 9, 2026

A new episode of Jay Leno's Garage features a 1953 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham. The vehicle was rescued from a stalled project and took a craftsman team over three years to restore.

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