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The Hornet was introduced in 1951 based on Hudson's 'step-down' design that featured unibody construction. It had a low center of gravity that contributed to improved handling and ride. The Hornet was powered by a 308 cubic-inch straight six engine that offered 145 horsepower. The engine was capable of much more power and combined with the car's handling, became unbeatable in stock car racing in the 1950s.
Hornet prices started at $2,540 and 35,921 were produced in 1952. The 'Twin H-Power' version introduced in 1952 offered dual single-barrel carburetors and a functional hood scoop that increased power to 170 horsepower.
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| Sold for $178,750 at 2012 Gooding & Company. | |||
In the early 1990s, Southern California collector Larry Harvey purchased this Hornet from the Brooks Stevens Automotive Museum. At the time of purchase, the car had only 18,000 original miles on the odometer. Mr. Harvey commissioned a professional, sympathetic restoration.
The car is powered by a 308 cubic-inch L-head 6-cylinder engine with two Downdraft Carter carburetors offering 160 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox with overdrive and four-wheel Hydraulic Drum brakes.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $70,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $178,750 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
The Hudson Motor Car Company came into existence in 1909 and produced vehicles until 1957. It was created by Howard Coffin, George W. Dunham, and Roy E. Chapin. Based in Detroit, Michigan, the company had it most successful year in 1929 when it produced and sold over 300,000 vehicles. From 1942 through 1945, the Hudson Corporation did its patriotic part by manufacturing war materials such as naval engines and aircraft parts, during the Second World War. After the war, the Company had its share of ups and downs before it merged with Nash Motors in January of 1954, when it became known as American Motors. The Hudson plant closed while the production of Nash vehicles bearing Hudson badges continued. The brand name ceased to exist after 1957.
In 1951 Hudson introduced the Hornet. The Hornet sat atop a modified version of the Super Six chassis and outfitted with a 262 and 308 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder power-plant. It dominated the NASCAR circuit in the early fifties. In 1952, it won 27 NASCAR Grand National races, 22 in 1953, and 17 in 1954.
The car sat low, giving it an excellent center of gravity. Its flowing, curvy lines and enclosed rear wheels gave it aerodynamic features. The car sold well for the company when first introduced but slowly faded into the history books. The Big Three auto manufacturers were able to change the faces of their model line-up every year, the Independent Auto Manufacturer, Hudson was not. So by the time the Hudson was discontinued, it was feeling and looking its age.
A wonderful car with seating for six and featuring an L-head straight six coupled with Twin-H Power carburetors was enough to breathe life into the Hudson Company for only a few years. The company had lasted through two World Wars and the Great Depression but it would ultimately find its demise at the hand of low-cost, mass-produced automotive giants.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
In 1951 Hudson introduced the Hornet. The Hornet sat atop a modified version of the Super Six chassis and outfitted with a 262 and 308 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder power-plant. It dominated the NASCAR circuit in the early fifties. In 1952, it won 27 NASCAR Grand National races, 22 in 1953, and 17 in 1954.
The car sat low, giving it an excellent center of gravity. Its flowing, curvy lines and enclosed rear wheels gave it aerodynamic features. The car sold well for the company when first introduced but slowly faded into the history books. The Big Three auto manufacturers were able to change the faces of their model line-up every year, the Independent Auto Manufacturer, Hudson was not. So by the time the Hudson was discontinued, it was feeling and looking its age.
A wonderful car with seating for six and featuring an L-head straight six coupled with Twin-H Power carburetors was enough to breathe life into the Hudson Company for only a few years. The company had lasted through two World Wars and the Great Depression but it would ultimately find its demise at the hand of low-cost, mass-produced automotive giants.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
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