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Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp, his cherished Sunday-go-to-church car, is set for auction with RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale, estimated to fetch up to £44,000.
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Steve McQueen’s old car he used to drive to church on Sundays set to sell for £44,000

Andy Crick
Last updated: 2025/09/15 at 4:34 PM
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Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp 'Twin H-Power' Two-Door Brougham. (Jam Press/Robin Adams/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's)
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Steve McQueen’s old car which he used to drive to church on a Sunday is set to sell for £44,000.

The movie legend owned the Hudson Wasp from new.

He snapped it up in 1952 and still owned it when he died in 1980, aged 50.

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The 108mph car – which has done 63,537 miles – was then sold off in his estate four years later.

McQueen – who starred in movies like The Great Escape and Le Mans – famously called it his “Sunday-go-to-church-car.”

Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp, his cherished Sunday-go-to-church car, is set for auction with RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale, estimated to fetch up to £44,000.
Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp ‘Twin H-Power’ Two-Door Brougham. (Jam Press/Robin Adams/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

The film star – dubbed the ‘King of Cool’ – was often spotted driving it in Santa Paula, Los Angeles, California, US.

He also used it for doing the school run and weekend errands.

It is being sold by RM Sotheby’s on 9 October in Hershey, Pennsylvania, also US, as reported on Whats The Jam.

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Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp, his cherished Sunday-go-to-church car, is set for auction with RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale, estimated to fetch up to £44,000.
Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp ‘Twin H-Power’ Two-Door Brougham. (Jam Press/Robin Adams/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

A spokesperson said: “We are proud to announce a very special consignment for its 19th annual Hershey sale, Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp ‘Twin H-Power’ Two-Door Brougham.

“Famously described by the actor as his ‘Sunday-go-to-church-car’.

“McQueen, the legendary ‘King of Cool’. drove the Hudson regularly around Santa Paula, often using it for school runs and weekend errands.

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“Period photos show McQueen standing alongside the Wasp at his Santa Paula Airport hangar, where he stored parts of his collection and even lived for a time while his home was under renovation.”

Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp, his cherished Sunday-go-to-church car, is set for auction with RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale, estimated to fetch up to £44,000.
Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp ‘Twin H-Power’ Two-Door Brougham. (Jam Press/Robin Adams/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

They added: “Showing just 63,537 miles, the 1952 Hudson Wasp is powered by its inline six-cylinder engine fitted with the rare Power Dome cylinder head, the desirable Twin-H Power carburettor setup, and an optional Hydra-Matic Drive transmission.

“These performance options, combined with Hudson’s step-down chassis and short-wheelbase design, made the Wasp an agile and stylish car during the marque’s NASCAR-dominating era.

“Between 1951 and 1954, Hudsons secured three consecutive NASCAR Grand National Series championships and 78 race victories, cementing the brand’s reputation for performance.

“Following McQueen’s passing, the Wasp was sold as part of his estate auction in 1984.

Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp, his cherished Sunday-go-to-church car, is set for auction with RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale, estimated to fetch up to £44,000.
Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp ‘Twin H-Power’ Two-Door Brougham. (Jam Press/Robin Adams/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

“It was later acquired by the Petersen Automotive Museum in 2006, where it has remained for nearly two decades.

“During its tenure at the museum, the car was displayed in front of countless McQueen fans.

“And appeared at notable events including the 2013 Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show, the 2014 ArtCenter College of Design Street to Screen Car Classic, and the 2015 Friends of Steve McQueen Show.”

The guide price is up to £44,000.

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Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp, his cherished Sunday-go-to-church car, is set for auction with RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale, estimated to fetch up to £44,000.
(Jam Press/Robin Adams/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)
Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp, his cherished Sunday-go-to-church car, is set for auction with RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale, estimated to fetch up to £44,000.
(Jam Press/Robin Adams/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)
Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp, his cherished Sunday-go-to-church car, is set for auction with RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale, estimated to fetch up to £44,000.
(Jam Press/Robin Adams/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)
Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp, his cherished Sunday-go-to-church car, is set for auction with RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale, estimated to fetch up to £44,000.
(Jam Press/Robin Adams/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)
Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp, his cherished Sunday-go-to-church car, is set for auction with RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale, estimated to fetch up to £44,000.
Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp ‘Twin H-Power’ Two-Door Brougham. (Jam Press/Robin Adams/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

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