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cpr3333
cpr3333 Expert Adviser
edited May 2012 in HUDSON
Did anyone see the article in the latest Hemmings Classic Car issue about American orphans? I have a few comments and a question.

First, if they’re going to show a picture of a Hudson, you’d think they’d pick a stepdown, not a rebadged Nash. I know, that was the last model with a Hudson name, but pictures from other companies were not of the last model year.

Second, it mentions that Hudson couldn’t sell enough “aging Commodores” to make up for the sales failure of the Jet. Did Hudson even sell Commodores in the same years as Jets? Not to my recollection, but I could be wrong.

Last, the question – the article mentions the “lightweight stepdown body”. Was it considered lightweight? I never thought of it as such but I wasn’t around at the time.

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    cpr3333, You are right. the jets were sold in 53 and 54 and the last commador was 52. My observation you dont need facts to be a reporter only how to write and spell correctly which I cant do anymore. The rewriting of history seems to be the thing today. Just look at the world we live in. As far as lightweight stepdowns who knows where that came from. The author is probably just out of college and has orgasums when he sees a Toyota going down the road. lol
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    edited May 2012
    I'm not speaking to the authenticity of this article, but there's mention of the step-down Hudsons and their weight. Here's the link (will open in a new window or tab):

    Step-Down: The 1948-1954 Hudsons
  • Walt-LA
    Walt-LA Senior Contributor
    The shipping and curb weights of the 1953 (7C) Hornet sedan (4dr) were 3570 and 3788 pounds respectvely. Coupes were a bit lighter, as were some other models. For more info on weights (and much more) see Alex Burr's General Information Handbook posted on the HET Club site. The Commodore line was discontinued with the 1952 models. Walt-LA
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Chris, you need to fire off a letter to Hemmings Classic Car to set thing straight! Otherwise the article stands as written and those who don't know any better, will believe that Hashes were representative of Hudsons, etc.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I saw a recent article in Hemmings Classic Car that attributed the post war slab sided styling to the 49 Ford. No mention of Hudson being there in 1948.

    middletom
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