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Steve McQueen’s Hudson Commodore

24 March 20242 min read4 images

Steve McQueen's cherished 1950 Hudson Custom Commodore Six Convertible, owned until his passing, symbolizes his passion for speed and engines.

Steve McQueen’s Hudson Commodore
Photo credit: Massimo Grandi, Bonhams

8899 Beverly BL 501, Los Angeles, California. This was Steve McQueen’s address when he bought one of the approximately 700 Hudson Custom Commodore Six Convertibles manufactured in 1950. He loved the car, keeping it until his death from asbestos-related lung cancer in 1980.

Steve McQueen’s Hudson Commodore - 1
After the end of the Second World War, Hudson was among the first Detroit-based car makers to introduce new models. These cars had futuristic designs that outshone what others were producing.

McQueen wasn’t just a Porsche and Ferrari enthusiast; he was also a great lover of Hudsons, purchasing a total of four over the years. This unit, still largely original, is accompanied by its vehicle registration document, which shows McQueen as the owner.

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