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The Hornet, introduced for the 1951 model year, was based on Hudson's "step-down" design [5] that was first seen in the 1948 model year on the Commodore.Unlike a unibody, the design did not fully merge the body and chassis frame into a single structure, but the floor pan footwells recessed down, in between the car's chassis rails, which were, in turn, routed around them – instead of a ...
The Fabulous Hudson Hornet is a famous NASCAR Grand National Series and AAA stock car campaigned during the early 1950s that was produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company. [1] Several drivers, including Marshall Teague and Herb Thomas, drove Hudson Hornets that were nicknamed the "Fabulous Hudson Hornet". [2] [3] The Hudson Hornet had an ...
Hudson cars were very popular in NASCAR in the early 1950s, in particular the Hudson Hornet, now known as well for its prominence in the 2006 Pixar animated movie, Cars. Its early popularity was due to its sleek design, low center of gravity and excellent handling, but it failed to keep up with rest of the industry by mid-decade.
Hudson's first factory at Mack and Beaufait Avenues, 1909 photo [1] 1910 Hudson Model 20 Roadster 1917 Hudson Phaeton 1919 Hudson Phantom, 1919 photo. The name "Hudson" came from Joseph L. Hudson, a Detroit department store entrepreneur and founder of Hudson's department store, who provided the necessary capital and gave permission for the company to be named after him.
Before Miller Motors was bought and included as a feature of the museum, Miller Motors was "the place to go when [Hudson owners] needed clutch oil or touch-up paint, or wanted to buy or sell a Hudson." [5] Former Museum Curator, Jack Miller, was known as an authority on restoring Hudson cars and the history of Hudson cars. [7]
By analyzing over 929,000 cars from model years 1981 to 2009 sold from January to September 2024, iSeeCars.com has compiled a list of the cars owners hang onto the longest. Known for consistently ...
Hudson and Nash cars had different front suspensions. Trunk lids were interchangeable, but other body panels, rear window glass, dash panels, and braking systems differed. The Hudson Hornet, Wasp, and their Nash counterparts had improved ride, visibility, and fuel economy because of their lighter unitized Nash body. 1959 Rambler American Club Sedan
In its final year, the Hudson brand was pared down to a single model, the Hudson Hornet, available in two trim levels, the top-level Custom and the Super. However, during the show car season, AMC prepared a one-off 1957 Hudson Commodore show car identical to the production Hornet, featuring gold exterior trim and unique upholstery.