Also see ‘Hudson Automobiles: An Illustrated History’ by Patrick R. Foster
“Gallery” presents original photographs without any narrative. Photos of the vehicles shown may also appear in articles.
1953 Hudson Hornet 4-door sedan
Readings
The Story of Jeep
This 252-page paperback book has lots of useful product information and a fair amount of corporate history. I’ve found most useful this book’s coverage of the 1960s, which elsewhere hasn’t received the attention it deserves. […]
History
Would Hudson have been Packard’s best merger partner?
(EXPANDED FROM 10/13/2021) A decade ago Curbside Classic commentator Steve (2014) offered one of the more thoughtful merger scenarios for Packard: He concluded that Hudson would have been the best choice. I think that Steve’s […]
Data Dive
Chrysler’s collapse in premium-priced field was a bigger deal than Edsel’s
A while back Indie Auto reader Geeber asked about what happened to Chrysler Corporation’s market share in the premium-priced field after Dodge went downmarket in 1960. He was referring to a major corporate shakeup where […]
that’s my ’53 hornet at the lemay museum annual august event/auction – nice images! unfortunately, the hornet threw a rod shortly thereafter and needs an engine rebuild/replacement – hopefully, it will be back on the road soon . . .
Brad, that’s a terrific-looking car. Sorry to hear about the need for major engine work.