Nueman In the Movie Cars Will Launch Hudson

harry54

When a Man as accomplished and talented as Paul Nueman Premiers in a movie ,"Watch out". Throw in The Publicity of Disney and Pixar and Kaboom.

Hudson is on the Launching Pad and about to go to Mar's . In the up and Coming movie, "Cars" Nueman plays a 51 Hudson Hornet . He is the Grandfather of all Racing. He knows how to Win and Get the Job Done. Wait to the rest of the American Public finds out....... These Hudson Cars are Magic . They offer it all including History , History and History.... Get ready and Hold on to your Hat . Hudsons are going to take off.....

http://movies.about.com/od/newmanpaul/a/newman012705.htm

SuperDave

And we have to wait until next summer ?? Oh NO!!

Unknown

Very cool.



After a little searching, here are some of the other cars/actors in the movie:

• Owen Wilson – Lightning McQueen
  
• Bonnie Hunt – Sally - (2002 Porsche 911)
  
• Cheech Marin – Ramone - (1959 Chevy Impala)
  
• Larry the Cable Guy – Mater - (Tow Truck)
  
• John Ratzenberger – Mack - (1985 Mack Super-Liner)
  
• Paul Newman – Doc Hudson - (1951 Hudson Hornet)
  
• Richard Petty – The King - (1970 Plymouth Superbird)
  
• George Carlin – Filmore - (1960 VW Bus)
  
• Bob Costas – Bob Cutlass
  
• Katherine Helmond – Lizzie
  
• Tom Magliozzi – Clink
  
• Ray Magliozzi – Clunk
  

(One assumes that "Bob Cutlass" is an Olds)



It's great that they're using a Hudson as the "old-timer" in this film. Pixar could easily have used a Chevy, for example, and maybe gotten some product placement money from GM. Although maybe it works the other way 'round... in which case it behooves Pixar to use a defunct make/model, since there's no one to pay licensing fees to.



Anyway, it's nice that they're going authentic, and using the car that actually dominated the track back in the day. Couldn't find any images. It will be interesting to see what the actual animated car looks like!

Unknown

With one, and now two little kids... I at least got a reason to go and see this film. I have been looking for a sneak peak of the Hudson for some time... i hope they animate it well, and what i really hope, is that it ha a similar effect on the values of Hudsons, as say, a little movie called "Tucker, the man and his dream" remember that one? wow, I can even remember seeing Tuckers around Carlisle and Hershey for $30,000+ and we all know what it did to the value of them... (granted, there is and always will be a limited supply) I can even remember seeing old Tucker radios for about $100, and after that movie, they shot up to about a grand (not that they sold either way....)



I would love it if Hudsons gained 10X their value overnight, just because of a movie...



Would that be great or what?



I bet this does great things for the future generations of Hudson lovers!

[Deleted User]

I wasn't surprized by the inclusion of Hudson in Pixar's new movie. And how fitting is it that a "young" NASCAR to be mentored and helped along by a Hornet?



this wont be Pixar's first Hudson car in a movie. When I went to see "Polar Express" Hudson cars made at least two showings. The presents under the tree christmas morning included a stepdown, looks to be a '53.



If you notice when the little boy wakes up on christmas morning and looks out the window, the family car is a green '54 Hudson.



Somebody there likes Hudsons! And I'm all for it!



Mark

Unknown

`Hudsonator wrote:

this wont be Pixar's first Hudson car in a movie. When I went to see "Polar Express" Hudson cars made at least two showings. The presents under the tree christmas morning included a stepdown, looks to be a '53.



If you notice when the little boy wakes up on christmas morning and looks out the window, the family car is a green '54 Hudson.

Polar Express was made by Sony Pictures Imageworks. Pixar had nothing to do with it. They tend to stay away from animation that perfectly mimics the real world, and prefer to remain "cartoony". So you can expect a stylised Hudson in Cars. I'm excited to see what they do with the cars' facial expressions. Those '51-'53 grilles seem perfect for mouths.





I did not know that Polar Express had Hudsons in it. I'm definitely going to have to watch that movie now.

rambos_ride

harry54 wrote:

When a Man as accomplished and talented as Paul Nueman Premiers in a movie ,"Watch out". Throw in The Publicity of Disney and Pixar and Kaboom.

Hudson is on the Launching Pad and about to go to Mar's . In the up and Coming movie, "Cars" Nueman plays a 51 Hudson Hornet . He is the Grandfather of all Racing. He knows how to Win and Get the Job Done. Wait to the rest of the American Public finds out....... These Hudson Cars are Magic . They offer it all including History , History and History.... Get ready and Hold on to your Hat . Hudsons are going to take off.....

http://movies.about.com/od/newmanpaul/a/newman012705.htm

The movie was supposed to be out this year - but due to the tiff between Pixar and Disney it is postponed until the summer.



I scoured the net for a couple of minutes and could not find one stinking picture of Doc Hudson to post on the forum - there is a movie trailer available but only shows the tow truck and the race car.

[Deleted User]

well thanks DAK, I didn't realize that Sony did that picture.



Which, on the bright side means both Sony AND Pixar have Hudson fans in their midst.



Yep, definately Hudsons in "Polar Express" although they kinda snap by at the end of the movie, the whole film is a good one - christmas is around the bend.



I was all hyped up about "Cars" before I even knew it contained a Hudson. They did a few promos on TV last spring, then as previously mentioned - it got resheduled for next summer - bummer!



Mark

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Daimler-Chrysler owns what there may be to own of Hudson, Nash, and AMC, so they may very well be paying something to use the Hudson name.

Unknown

You know what would really be amazing?

I'm going to extrapolate a best-possible-world never-gonna-happen scenario here...



Suppose that the movie does incredibly well, the Doc Hudson character is really popular, and people start getting really interested in Hudsons. Now suppose that Chrysler decides to cash in on the popularity by putting out a new edition retro-styled Hornet. Maybe something similar to what was done with the modern Thunderbird (or, for that matter, the new Mini Cooper or VW Bug).



Can you imagine seeing people all over town driving a new-model Hornet? Or parking a brand new '07 Hornet in the garage, right next to your old reliable '53?

You think your Hudson is getting attention now? Just wait!



Someone get on the phone to Daimler-Chrysler headquarters right now!



dave

rambos_ride

DAK wrote:

You know what would really be amazing?

I'm going to extrapolate a best-possible-world never-gonna-happen scenario here...



Suppose that the movie does incredibly well, the Doc Hudson character is really popular, and people start getting really interested in Hudsons. Now suppose that Chrysler decides to cash in on the popularity by putting out a new edition retro-styled Hornet. Maybe something similar to what was done with the modern Thunderbird (or, for that matter, the new Mini Cooper or VW Bug).



Can you imagine seeing people all over town driving a new-model Hornet? Or parking a brand new '07 Hornet in the garage, right next to your old reliable '53?

You think your Hudson is getting attention now? Just wait!



Someone get on the phone to Daimler-Chrysler headquarters right now!



dave

Yes make a Stepdown stylied car but Please, God No - don't make it like the ill-performing turd that Ford passes for a t-bird these days! Make it live up to the standards of its heritiage - Performance and Reliability!



BTW - does anyone see a likeness here?

harry54

Hey Dave,

Nothing could be more awesome then an 07' Stepdown Retro Hornet. I think If they take the styling que's from the new Mustang and do it right, watch out. Can you imagine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unknown

You're right, Harry.

The new Mustangs look pretty good.

But how about the new limited edition Shelby Cobra? Talk about bad-ass! If I had $100K+ to drop on a new car, that'd be it right there. At least until the new-model Hornet comes out



Dan,

The PT Cruiser is exactly what I'm talking about. Perfect example of the retro-style coming back. That said, I'm not the biggest fan of it. As my sister says... it looks like a miniature hearse!

Unknown

We got a PT cruiser, and I will add, it is a terrific little car. It runs well, it has been absolutely problem free, almost 4 years, and 38,000 miles, all I had to do was change oil, put 1 set of tires on, and brakes in the front...



What you really got to commend Chrysler on is the fact that they had a car that went from concept to sell, unlike chevy, or ford with the SSR and the T-Bird, which took forever to get out, and the lofty price tag, scarred away consumers.



I bet if Chrysler would decide to do a Hornet, that they could actually produce a reasonably priced c ar, and actually get it from concept to production.



It would be neat to see....

SuperDave

When AMC came out with the new Hornet back in the seventies, I loaned my 51 Hornet to the local dealer. He thought it would be nice to have both on the show room to show the heritage.. Wrong! he called after two weeks and said "come get this damn thing, everyone wants to buy it and NOT my new Hornet!". Now talk about a dismal example of a retro name.. That was one. Careful what you wish for.

Dave W. Fl.

[Deleted User]

DAK wrote:

You know what would really be amazing?

I'm going to extrapolate a best-possible-world never-gonna-happen scenario here...



Suppose that the movie does incredibly well, the Doc Hudson character is really popular, and people start getting really interested in Hudsons. Now suppose that Chrysler decides to cash in on the popularity by putting out a new edition retro-styled Hornet. Maybe something similar to what was done with the modern Thunderbird (or, for that matter, the new Mini Cooper or VW Bug).



Can you imagine seeing people all over town driving a new-model Hornet? Or parking a brand new '07 Hornet in the garage, right next to your old reliable '53?

You think your Hudson is getting attention now? Just wait!



Someone get on the phone to Daimler-Chrysler headquarters right now!



dave

There is something brewing with Chyrsler-Daimler and Hudson. They are very proud of having the Hudson in the family tree. If memory serves me correctly, the Magnum was press released along side a Hornet sendan and it was said that the roofline was inspired by the Hornet. If you look at them closely, there is a family resemblence.



The PT cruiser is a fantastic little car! I also owned one and its the first modern car I actually loved to drive. I instantly became a chrysler fan for braving the retro market and acutally getting it RIGHT!



If I'm allowed to dream, I would definately love to see a "New" stepdown Hudson Coupe. Couple that with the updated Hemi - and I think you'd have a combination the masses would flock to buy. I would be in line for one!



As a side note, Ford and Buick had retro cars before Chrysler - but never put them into production. Ford had what they called the "Forty-Nine" which was all the best attributes of the '49-53 cars rolled into one - it was gorgeous and probably something they should have pursued. Buick built the "Blackhawk" which was styled as a '40-something coupe with its legendary 455 engine. Buick campaigned the "Blackhawk" at the GS reunions and actually blasted it down the strip - to several wins. Also something that should have been placed on the market.



Hudson's are showing up alot, who says that there isn't a little "product" placement already going on?



Mark

Unknown

Check the window height and roof slope of the Magnum... pure Hudson Stepdown... high belt line... short windows... sleek low profile... Chrysler is capitalizing on the 16M that Hudson spent to bring the Stepdown to fruition.... I too would be giving up my GM SUV if Chrysler placed a retro Stepdown on the market with a hemi... Mark would have to be quick to get the ... first one... LOL.



May try on a Magnum anyway... or a 300 just love that Bogart styling.....

[Deleted User]

I now have three "project" Hornet coupes plus my 48 Commodore. I look at buying a desirable car like an investment. The Hornets I bought weren't high dollar and I certainly won't lose money on them. I'm keeping one totally complete car and plan on spending around 15 grand on it restoring it. Nice body and paint, new interior and rebuilt engine,it will look like a damn nice car. It will be worth more that that when I'm done. Normally, it is cheaper to find a car that is already in good order but I am a romantic when it comes to old cars. A stroll in a junk yard is like walking in a cemetary to me. I wonder about all the lives that those old cars lived. The Hornet coupe I have on e-bay has a rock solid frame, good floor boards, good fenders all around and a few good windows. Technically its bid on and will probably sell but I'll be happy if it doesn't. I'll just cover it up and smile in a year or two. Niels

Unknown

nhp1127 wrote:

I now have three "project" Hornet coupes plus my 48 Commodore. I look at buying a desirable car like an investment. The Hornets I bought weren't high dollar and I certainly won't lose money on them. I'm keeping one totally complete car and plan on spending around 15 grand on it restoring it. Nice body and paint, new interior and rebuilt engine,it will look like a damn nice car. It will be worth more that that when I'm done. Normally, it is cheaper to find a car that is already in good order but I am a romantic when it comes to old cars. A stroll in a junk yard is like walking in a cemetary to me. I wonder about all the lives that those old cars lived. The Hornet coupe I have on e-bay has a rock solid frame, good floor boards, good fenders all around and a few good windows. Technically its bid on and will probably sell but I'll be happy if it doesn't. I'll just cover it up and smile in a year or two. Niels

your hornet looks like a lot of work, but I wish it were closer....

east coast west coast... tooo far...



does it have the front seat assembly?

[Deleted User]

My PT Cruiser and my '37 Terraplane look amazingly alike! If you look at the rear of both cars (my TP has the smooth trunk, no hump!), they look like mother and daughter. Even the taillights are similar in appearance! The side profile is very close. The grille is the only place they part company, but if the PT had the teardrop grille, look out! I'll have to post a picture one day of the two together, you'll be amazed!



I agree with Ken on the Magnum styling being like a modern Hudson stepdown. Look at the performance you get from both cars, and they're very much alike, indeed!

rambos_ride

66patrick66 wrote:

My PT Cruiser and my '37 Terraplane look amazingly alike! If you look at the rear of both cars (my TP has the smooth trunk, no hump!), they look like mother and daughter. Even the taillights are similar in appearance! The side profile is very close. The grille is the only place they part company, but if the PT had the teardrop grille, look out! I'll have to post a picture one day of the two together, you'll be amazed!



I agree with Ken on the Magnum styling being like a modern Hudson stepdown. Look at the performance you get from both cars, and they're very much alike, indeed!

Of course the sad thing is - any retro-styled car manufactured today has to have so much wiring, air-bags, and structural re-inforcements due to the thinner = yet "stronger" sheet metals and plastic and composites that the cars end up being much heavier than the early predecessors.



Take the Magnum vs. Commodore -



4170lbs out the door compared to 3600-3800 for a Commodore

120" wheel base - only 3-7/8" shorter than a Commodore

71" wide - 5" wider than a Commodore



Turning Radius Magnum

19.5 ft



Turning Radius Commodore

20 ft



It's too bad because one of the things I've enjoyed most about the tear down and working on the Hudson so far is how KISS simple everything is and how much room there is to work on stuff.



And with the Mag at a base MSRP of 22k-36k - I'd still rather sink that into a stepdown - or better yet for that price - just buy a nice one and drive it!



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Unknown

yeah, kind of funny....



Instead of buying the 54 hornet oupe, way back when...



I paid off my PT cruiser....



Now I got to thinking, is a, say 54 Hornet 4 door a good choice for a daily driver, In terms of buying a new car, versus spending the 20,000 on a choice perfect 54 hornet 4 door, what do you guys think? I have been tossing this around, and when it comes time in a few, I might opt for the Hornet 4 door... but I would want one that was rebuilt head to toe, with modern components, converted to 12v, with PS, PB air, and automatic.... I thought this was a good idea, only got to sell my wife on it.... figure $20000 will buy likely the best 54 hornet 4 door out there, with this equipment... and sure beats depreciation off the lot!

[Deleted User]

hudsonkid wrote:

your hornet looks like a lot of work, but I wish it were closer....

east coast west coast... tooo far...



does it have the front seat assembly?

Believe me, it would be alot of work. No front seat assembly. As I said though, nice subframe and floor boards. Not a car for a unmechanical guy like me but for someone who wants to acid dip the body and go from there, a $1000 bucks don't buy spit today. Shipping cost is the factor above and beyond here. I picked up the car and didn't have to worry about that. Like I said, I'll be happy just to keep it based on market speculation on Hornet coupes. Niels

Aaron D. IL

I know a guy in our chapter who has the nicest set up '54 Horent sedan with AC I've seen... that one could probably drive anywhere. It certainly was the most updated and last step-down Hudson came out with. As far as retro cars I think Chryseler could come out with an exact duplicated of the step-downs except made in fiberglass body panels lighter weight with PS PB and discs in front along with AC and safety glass. Still a rear wheel drive car, w/ a hemi. But I still would wanna see CHROME and bench seats w/ seat belts. They certainly would make for better passenger cars than any SUV out there. I give chryseler credit for making cars that at least look different even if I don't agree with the styling direction they all took but GM and Ford just does't get it. and that Thunderbird had more resemblence to the '53 Corvette in my astectic opinion. Can't they leave something outside the wind-tunnel for once?

Of course if I had $20-$30 K for a new car unless it was identical to a classic Hudson I'd take the dough and buy 3 really nice driver Hudson's so when one has problems I can hop in one of the other 2 while I'm waiting on parts in the mail for the 3rd. LOL

Aaron D. IL

There was a Hudson in another Paul Newmann movie "Road to Perdition" It was a 1928 model Sedan belonging to a Chicago Milwaukee Chapter member. My own aunt also had a brief appearance in that movie as an extra. It was shot here in Chicago