This is my favorite Derelict. Absolutely beautiful build. I like how careful this one was done to appear so original in and out and also the patina is just right in my opinion. Some were just too worn-out looking in my opinion. This looks like a nice original "survivor". I'd so love to own this own.
The video is both entertaining and educational. Master level Engineering, craftsmanship, artistry. Had I seen a video like this back in high school (1970's) I would have skipped my engineering degree & instead become a coach builder starting as an apprentice.
It does actually matter when they start putting JUNK motor in such a COOL old car. They should have put a TWIN "H" power 308 six cylinder in it and called it a day.
You and about a thousand of us other viewers. What's your plan? I have a vehicle that would get Jonathan's interest as it's near to the TR but yet different.
Wonderful to see that Hudson dream car from so long ago, up and running like the beauty it was built to be..A few majestic Hudsons turned up in Australia in the early 50s, and I as a kid was among their fervent admirers...so thanks fellas.
When I see these types of cars I automatically remember what my father used to say about them: "WHY DID EVERYTHING HAVE TO EVOLVE?!" WHY DIDN'T TIME STOP THERE?!" Thank you ICON✨
This is definitely one of my favorite Derelicts as well as one of my favorite Derelict videos. The interior on this car is nothing short of amazing. The details and design enhancements are what every car guy dreams about. Who wouldn't love to cruise around in this car? This would be hard to park. And equally as hard to not just stand and admire after it is parked. Absolutely one of the great Derelicts.
Wow! Thank God there are people like you and your group whose appreciation for preserving the classics in such a unique way are in existence and willing to so patiently share your expertise with all of us! Thank you for such an interesting tour through this incredible car! What amazing talent!
I just bought a car like this with a story, it’s from Arizona and its paint is completely burned off by the relentless Arizona sun. I’m in the process of upgrading it. I’m not even trying to suggest I will come close to your level of perfection but at least this car and this film is a great inspiration and strengthens my feeling I bought the right car. Thank you for sharing your passion, talent and craftsmanship!
Good day Jonathan , The attention to detail is amazing ...I just got off the the Phone with the U.S. Air force, and we all agree you should design the next and newest fighter jet .. Thanxs for taking the time to make these videos
This is the way these classics should be modified ... keep the traditional look of the original & upgrade the power & performance to modern day specs. Brilliant !
I would not change one thing, this old girl has a new lease on life that is just so special. I would love to own an enjoy this awesome ride. Great job Mr. Ward.
When I was a boy I spent a lot of time at grandmother's house, and her old lady friends drove Hudsons, Packards, Cadillacs, Lincolns, and more. These barges were quiet beyond imagination. With some, the instruments were the only way one could tell if the engine was running.
I think one of the most epic moments of owning a Derelict is the look on my insurance agent's face (I've been with since 1978) is her asking me " And you want to insure this for how much!!!"
I think this is my favourite Icon yet, though the Rolls is a close contender! Letting even more of the original car look ‘as is’ really works also the paint patina is really nice. Halogen lights over LED was a great call. 🦎
Finally, a soundtrack worth listening to! Thank you. I love all your rebuilds, but especially the Treble Clef speaker coverss in the Hudson. Kudos sir. Uncle Le😎
Look at the quality and detail of the technology applied to this project. Great. We were a Hudson family and we had over the years six Hudson's and this film restores my faith.I would have liked to see a Commodore as the basis for the build. And perhaps a 394 Olds or a Hemi set back six inches but other than that, Amazing!.....
Back when cars had there own presence, it's own how do I want to say it,its own personality. When everyone could tell it's a Hudson or a Packard a Cadillac. Beautiful cars of the time of style. Thank you sir for another superb car
Love the way you put old iron back on the road.Of course your beautiful touches you do to the interiors and running gear. Totally awesome and bitching.
This is what I subscribed for!! I can't wait for the reaction of future generations 50yrs from now to these cars! This sort of detail and quality can never be replaced
No wonder you fell in love with it - what a beauty! Love the lines and the style. And the build left you with the perfect sleeper - looks like a 'derelict' but lets all the smoke out whenever you want it to. This may be my favorite build of all the ones you've featured here. My heart just went pitter-pat. Thanks for sharing!
that is the determination of absolute perfection! astonished of the amount of knowledge and engineering ideas that implemented in the project. THanks for sharing!
That old saying "If you build it, they will come". You just keep finding those diamonds in the rough. I love that you incorporate the very old skills in with the now. 3D printing and laser cutting with Tannery.
I think I saw one of your creations driving back from Santa Cruz last weekend. It was a greenish sedan towing a massive airstream trailer. I did a double take and then got a big smile. I know what going on there. The vehicle look was priceless. Why would you spend the money on a fancy over priced car when you can drive a piece of handcrafted art and get lots of smiles.
That's a Hudson beast, puts the Green Hornet to shame. I like his Ford Crew Truck he did with that red wine interior … that vehicle was the best quality throughout. Yeah, they can donate that ford to me if they like. Thanks Ward, we enjoy your vids.
Another brilliant build! The attention to detail and modern tech integration to OEM vintage is always my favorite aspect of the Icon Derelicts. Frankly I would have a complete garage full of his builds if I could. One day, when I hit the lottery, I will be making contact with his people lol
These things are appoaching automotive perfection. Style, power, practicality, exclusivity, provenance, backstorys ,individuality. I am in awe of these vehicles. Lamborghini or derelict? . No contest, derelict it is!
As a 1949 year model myself I truly appreciate the smooth lines, low stance and understated elegance of this old Hudson. Just wish this old model could be rebuilt as easily😁😁😁
My goodness...it was 1978, I just got my license, I saw an original Hornet, told my dad....and he fatefully said, son, they’ll be time for that type of thing at another time....ahhhggggg. What a beautiful build, as usual....thank you thank you thank you for bringing us along for this fabulous geek fest! I wanna go to Memphis just on the off chance I’ll see this! Love this vid!
What a beauty that car is. I’m guessing the client is actually going to get out and enjoy this car judging by the way you did burnouts and such. This car is more bespoke than a Rolls Royce. Nice job as usual.👍👍
I really liked the Alligator used in the interior and the way the Dash was finished on this one. Also it's amazing that you were able to use the original hubcaps.
I've watched this, and every other, derelict and reformer video as well as a bunch of your 4x4 stuff and I gotta say the hudson coupe is my all time favorite from Icon. I work on cars and rebuild stuff myself and think man im pretty good then i see your stuff and i wanna throw mine away. All of your creations are incredibly built over the top but I gotta give it to this one to have my all time favorite. From the alligator leather to the original gauges it astounds me every time i see it. Keep up the absolutely over the top attention to detail. I hope one day i can afford to have a derelict built by the amazingly gifted and unbelievably talented Jonathan Ward.
This is by far the best one, so far. ( I have seen five, I think ) The alligator print is smoking. I love all cars where you hardly see the rear wheels. Very smooth. 65” thunderbirds. My favorite.
This is such a bank job car I do prefer the model after this one but well done Jonathan you guys do the best hot rods Go to jay with this car he'll love it
Hey Jonathan, great work on this video - love the new format with the music and getting out of the car to show the differences and not just ripping up the canyon road and tunnels. Look forward to the next....
You and your crew are true artists. The level of automobile geekery is unmatched. I love the derelict look and vibe, but I can't help to imagine that sweet machine with a concourse level paint and body. Beautiful work.
Well, that was fast. :) -Beautiful build!- *FRIGGIN' AMAZING build!* "Oh my gosh handles" - Hahah! I've always refered to them with a _slightly different_ phrase...
@@ICON4x4Design nope.....once again tore up a perfectly good hard as hell to find Hudson and gonna charge a lot of money to go to the private collection of BIG DADDY WARBUCKS CAR HOARDER who's already got 200 cars........cant you just restore a car...upgrade the basics and leave it alone! oh yeah and tell your friends at pebble beach I would put my 02 torker Bermuda on the lawn because I'm all motorhead too...I just don't have the millions
Been waiting for this video! Ok Just finished, WOW. The gator skin fits the exterior look to an amazing degree. The mix of modern performance and, safety with a legendary classic car.
The rope between the grab rails on the back of the front seat is a "robe rail." Back in the day, heaters weren't standard. On really cold days, rear passengers covered their legs and laps with "lap robes." When the lap robes weren't in use, they were tucked over the robe rail. I'm not sure when robe rails disappeared, but our 1956 Buick Century family car had dual robe rails with an ashtray and lighter in the middle.
Hudson style is so cool, it can't be had any other way !! Lovely build for an ICE Car. Now need to do a Tesla P100D Ludicrous under a four door Hornet :D You have to approach down pat.
I was pretty amazed at the skill and artistry and vision, but when he got to the part about the alligator skin I think my eyes got wide and my jaw dropped a bit. I would have never thought of doing that, he made the look of the car go to a whole different level. If I ever win the lottery I would be honored to have him build me anything he wanted. It is so nice to see someone saving these old designs and reincarnating and conjuring them into something magical. Thumbs up!
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This is my favorite Derelict. Absolutely beautiful build. I like how careful this one was done to appear so original in and out and also the patina is just right in my opinion. Some were just too worn-out looking in my opinion. This looks like a nice original "survivor". I'd so love to own this own.
Man, THIS is what money was made for. Your creativity and dedication to an original esthetic is wonderful. Thanks for doing what you do! It’s art.
I,m a old past owner of a 1953 hornet. I will always have a place in my hart for these cars.
The video is both entertaining and educational. Master level Engineering, craftsmanship, artistry. Had I seen a video like this back in high school (1970's) I would have skipped my engineering degree & instead become a coach builder starting as an apprentice.
The ICON Derelicts are among the best things out there. Make or model doesn't matter. All great.
Agreed. I love seeing the Derelicts.
Will B Not overkill, just KILLED.
@@dam4274 EXACTLY!
Agreed to. Just spot on.
It does actually matter when they start putting JUNK motor in such a COOL old car. They should have put a TWIN "H" power 308 six cylinder in it and called it a day.
One of the first calls i make after i win the lottery is to Mr. Ward.
Same here... "Hallo Mr Ward... IT'S ON!"
One here and one to singer porsche.
You and about a thousand of us other viewers. What's your plan? I have a vehicle that would get Jonathan's interest as it's near to the TR but yet different.
It would be a toss up between this guy and the Singer Porsche guys
Wonderful to see that Hudson dream car from so long ago, up and running like the beauty it was built to be..A few majestic Hudsons turned up in Australia in the early 50s, and I as a kid was among their fervent admirers...so thanks fellas.
When I see these types of cars I automatically remember what my father used to say about them: "WHY DID EVERYTHING HAVE TO EVOLVE?!" WHY DIDN'T TIME STOP THERE?!" Thank you ICON✨
The detail of this car is absolutely unbelievable. Bravo.
This is definitely one of my favorite Derelicts as well as one of my favorite Derelict videos. The interior on this car is nothing short of amazing. The details and design enhancements are what every car guy dreams about. Who wouldn't love to cruise around in this car? This would be hard to park. And equally as hard to not just stand and admire after it is parked. Absolutely one of the great Derelicts.
Wow! Thank God there are people like you and your group whose appreciation for preserving the classics in such a unique way are in existence and willing to so patiently share your expertise with all of us! Thank you for such an interesting tour through this incredible car!
What amazing talent!
I just bought a car like this with a story, it’s from Arizona and its paint is completely burned off by the relentless Arizona sun. I’m in the process of upgrading it. I’m not even trying to suggest I will come close to your level of perfection but at least this car and this film is a great inspiration and strengthens my feeling I bought the right car.
Thank you for sharing your passion, talent and craftsmanship!
Good day Jonathan , The attention to detail is amazing ...I just got off the the Phone with the U.S. Air force, and we all agree you should design the next and newest fighter jet .. Thanxs for taking the time to make these videos
This is the way these classics should be modified ... keep the traditional look of the original & upgrade the power & performance to modern day specs.
Brilliant !
Agreed
And the suspension, those old suspensions were deathtraps
I was born 12-24-49 I also have a radical body...
Rounds a SHAPE?
I would not change one thing, this old girl has a new lease on life that is just so special. I would love to own an enjoy this awesome ride. Great job Mr. Ward.
When I was a boy I spent a lot of time at grandmother's house, and her old lady friends drove Hudsons, Packards, Cadillacs, Lincolns, and more. These barges were quiet beyond imagination. With some, the instruments were the only way one could tell if the engine was running.
I think one of the most epic moments of owning a Derelict is the look on my insurance agent's face (I've been with since 1978) is her asking me " And you want to insure this for how much!!!"
Nice!! Great to hear from an owner!! Good for you sir! It must be a blast to drive and a joy to just grab a chair and look at it!
@@greg1268 No sir, sorry for the misconception i don't own one, I was just fantasizing what it would be like.
You're thanking us for watching? Good god man, this video is a pleasure to watch. Thanks for taking the time to share your amazing work with us!
I hate when people put new stuff in old cars . But this ........ this is art . Absolutely fantastic Mr.Ward !
I like that you showed us how fast it would take off. Most videos of cars with big engines don't show that and that's what we want to see. Thanks!
I've never seen a Hudson coupe. The aero design is lovely and tough. Thanks Jonathan for championing the aesthetic (and doing burnouts in the river).
I think this is my favourite Icon yet, though the Rolls is a close contender! Letting even more of the original car look ‘as is’ really works also the paint patina is really nice. Halogen lights over LED was a great call. 🦎
Glad you kept the steering wheel. When driving a car of that vintage that wheel never lets you forget its vintage. The best!!!👍😎
Finally, a soundtrack worth listening to! Thank you. I love all your rebuilds, but especially the Treble Clef speaker coverss in the Hudson. Kudos sir.
Uncle Le😎
So much better than the clinical Foose builds, and love the way you describe everything, the work on the leather was top notch.
Robin Horton I wouldn’t say Better,just a different perspective on a build. Chip is a bonafide genius.
@@fw1421 nah wayyyyy better than Foose!!!
I NEVER liked anything Foose built. I never knew why people raved about him.
Respect for a build. It is an awesome car. Who ever own it is a lucky guy.
My automotive dream is to own a car like this but painted, chromed and polished with ICON innovation. Awesome company.
Look at the quality and detail of the technology applied to this project. Great. We were a Hudson family and we had over the years six Hudson's and this film restores my faith.I would have liked to see a Commodore as the basis for the build. And perhaps a 394 Olds or a Hemi set back six inches but other than that, Amazing!.....
Back when cars had there own presence, it's own how do I want to say it,its own personality. When everyone could tell it's a Hudson or a Packard a Cadillac. Beautiful cars of the time of style. Thank you sir for another superb car
These long delays between derelicts are a dereliction of duty. But because you posted this video, all is forgiven.
Love the way you put old iron back on the road.Of course your beautiful touches you do to the interiors and running gear. Totally awesome and bitching.
This is my favorite of the Derelict builds!
This is what I subscribed for!!
I can't wait for the reaction of future generations 50yrs from now to these cars! This sort of detail and quality can never be replaced
No wonder you fell in love with it - what a beauty! Love the lines and the style. And the build left you with the perfect sleeper - looks like a 'derelict' but lets all the smoke out whenever you want it to. This may be my favorite build of all the ones you've featured here. My heart just went pitter-pat. Thanks for sharing!
I'm speechless to how much I love this car.
*Awesome* is an understatement.
Nobody has a better understanding of where the perfect intersection between art and engineering lies. Beautiful work as always.
This is beautiful. I don't want to gush, but the world is a richer better place because of what you've done with this car. Thank you.
that is the determination of absolute perfection! astonished of the amount of knowledge and engineering ideas that implemented in the project. THanks for sharing!
Love them all, brings me back to my youth. Thank you
Derelict is awesome, bringing to life the past.
That old saying "If you build it, they will come". You just keep finding those diamonds in the rough. I love that you incorporate the very old skills in with the now. 3D printing and laser cutting with Tannery.
I think I saw one of your creations driving back from Santa Cruz last weekend. It was a greenish sedan towing a massive airstream trailer. I did a double take and then got a big smile. I know what going on there. The vehicle look was priceless. Why would you spend the money on a fancy over priced car when you can drive a piece of handcrafted art and get lots of smiles.
Stunning, just stunning, wouldn't get anything approaching this beauty in the UK.
I love the Hudson. It still has its class
WOW! Now I have to pick between this and the 46 Olds... love'em both!
That Alligator looks a lot like the flask you made for me.
Great production on this rig. Loved it!
A Jordan costearia De ver os carros Hudson Coronet e também os Hudson Comodoros
What a terrific job on the Hudson. The interior and dash are outstanding. Thanks for sharing!
That's a Hudson beast, puts the Green Hornet to shame. I like his Ford Crew Truck he did with that red wine interior … that vehicle was the best quality throughout. Yeah, they can donate that ford to me if they like. Thanks Ward, we enjoy your vids.
Thank you fir choosing this beauty! She's a gorgeous lovely girl
Modern Sculpture! So awesome. Thank you for sharing.
Another brilliant build! The attention to detail and modern tech integration to OEM vintage is always my favorite aspect of the Icon Derelicts. Frankly I would have a complete garage full of his builds if I could. One day, when I hit the lottery, I will be making contact with his people lol
My Dad had a 39 Hudson 2 door. He talked lovingly about road racing it and whuppin some V8 butt with the 6 cylinder!
These things are appoaching automotive perfection. Style, power, practicality, exclusivity, provenance, backstorys ,individuality. I am in awe of these vehicles. Lamborghini or derelict? . No contest, derelict it is!
Wow, this is some genius-level stuff! Incredible attention to detail.
As a 1949 year model myself I truly appreciate the smooth lines, low stance and understated elegance of this old Hudson. Just wish this old model could be rebuilt as easily😁😁😁
My goodness...it was 1978, I just got my license, I saw an original Hornet, told my dad....and he fatefully said, son, they’ll be time for that type of thing at another time....ahhhggggg. What a beautiful build, as usual....thank you thank you thank you for bringing us along for this fabulous geek fest! I wanna go to Memphis just on the off chance I’ll see this! Love this vid!
the Derelict are the best, works of drivable art
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever:
Its lovliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
Stunning, but believe it or not this is a car that I would want in the four-door version with a turned up version of the original super six.
Your comments about the bean counters etal are spot on - cars have been stripped of beauty elegance and soul
The oil piping built into the rear bulkhead is awesome! the fabrication is amazing. Congratulations!
Jonathan... absolutely the best produced and edited episode ever!!! And the Hudson... fantastic!!!
What a beauty that car is. I’m guessing the client is actually going to get out and enjoy this car judging by the way you did burnouts and such. This car is more bespoke than a Rolls Royce. Nice job as usual.👍👍
The owner is probably a very famous musician, my guess $300 to $400k for this build.
Marc B , whatever it is it is way beyond my pay grade. What a sleeper though.
A finely produced video of an outstanding looking and running American muscle. Thx Jonathan
I really liked the Alligator used in the interior and the way the Dash was finished on this one. Also it's amazing that you were able to use the original hubcaps.
I LOVE HUDSONS!!! Plus you’re the man.
I really like the thought you put into the interiors on your vehicles, thanks for sharing. Charles
I'm glad you kept most of the car original to keep its soul. I always hate it when someone gives an old car modern interior
I've watched this, and every other, derelict and reformer video as well as a bunch of your 4x4 stuff and I gotta say the hudson coupe is my all time favorite from Icon. I work on cars and rebuild stuff myself and think man im pretty good then i see your stuff and i wanna throw mine away. All of your creations are incredibly built over the top but I gotta give it to this one to have my all time favorite. From the alligator leather to the original gauges it astounds me every time i see it. Keep up the absolutely over the top attention to detail. I hope one day i can afford to have a derelict built by the amazingly gifted and unbelievably talented Jonathan Ward.
Hi Jonathan, You did a great job on this handsome old Hudson . I ❤️ the leather work. 👍😊
for me, this is my favorite of your Derelict builds
Music reminds me of an old Dirty Harry movie... Love the build...
ICON builds the most amazing vehicles 😍
Jonathan! This is my favorite car that you've done! Your attention to detail is so spot on. That interior is amazing! What a car! :)
This is by far the best one, so far. ( I have seen five, I think )
The alligator print is smoking.
I love all cars where you hardly see the rear wheels. Very smooth. 65” thunderbirds. My favorite.
These are the only cars I look at and think "Yup def worth 200k." The attention to detail is incredible.
This is such a bank job car I do prefer the model after this one but well done Jonathan you guys do the best hot rods
Go to jay with this car he'll love it
If i could like this video twice, i would. Kudos
That's funny at 11:06 - I recall salivating over the J.C. Whitney catalogs when I was a teenager.
Hey Jonathan, great work on this video - love the new format with the music and getting out of the car to show the differences and not just ripping up the canyon road and tunnels. Look forward to the next....
I can't believe it this car is as great as the Rolls Royce imagine going on holiday in this beauty to much fun
Absolutely beautiful! Perhaps your best yet. Hope to see this jewel cruising around Nashville.
A stock Hudson is a marvel unto itself.
You and your crew are true artists. The level of automobile geekery is unmatched. I love the derelict look and vibe, but I can't help to imagine that sweet machine with a concourse level paint and body. Beautiful work.
Same. I do like the beater look, but also would like to see it looking as-new.
Well, that was fast. :) -Beautiful build!- *FRIGGIN' AMAZING build!*
"Oh my gosh handles" - Hahah! I've always refered to them with a _slightly different_ phrase...
You Sir, take car restorations to a whole new level. Guess who I will contact, should I win lotto.
Do you have to play to win?
@@ICON4x4Design nope.....once again tore up a perfectly good hard as hell to find Hudson and gonna charge a lot of money to go to the private collection of BIG DADDY WARBUCKS CAR HOARDER who's already got 200 cars........cant you just restore a car...upgrade the basics and leave it alone!
oh yeah and tell your friends at pebble beach I would put my 02 torker Bermuda on the lawn because I'm all motorhead too...I just don't have the millions
The font on the original speedo is beautiful! This car is a dream.
Hats off To You. True artistry.
You are living the dream my friend.
The time and effort put into this video is much appreciated. Beautiful car, as usual.
Oh that steering wheel! Love you kept the duct tape on the bumper. Excellent build!
So funky and joyful! The steering wheel, the alligator… it just wish I had a loose 1/4 million ha ha ha
That dash & wheel IS eternal.
Been waiting for this video! Ok Just finished, WOW. The gator skin fits the exterior look to an amazing degree. The mix of modern performance and, safety with a legendary classic car.
Beautiful. Thanks for the extra time on the video!
Love every car you show us. Unreal.
The rope between the grab rails on the back of the front seat is a "robe rail." Back in the day, heaters weren't standard. On really cold days, rear passengers covered their legs and laps with "lap robes." When the lap robes weren't in use, they were tucked over the robe rail. I'm not sure when robe rails disappeared, but our 1956 Buick Century family car had dual robe rails with an ashtray and lighter in the middle.
Another amazing build John! Congratulations.
Hudson style is so cool, it can't be had any other way !! Lovely build for an ICE Car. Now need to do a Tesla P100D Ludicrous under a four door Hornet :D You have to approach down pat.
My favorite ICON Derelict so far. Its a awesome car!!! Well done !
I was pretty amazed at the skill and artistry and vision, but when he got to the part about the alligator skin I think my eyes got wide and my jaw dropped a bit. I would have never thought of doing that, he made the look of the car go to a whole different level. If I ever win the lottery I would be honored to have him build me anything he wanted. It is so nice to see someone saving these old designs and reincarnating and conjuring them into something magical. Thumbs up!
Love the car, love the steering wheel.... that poor bumper though.