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1951 Hudson Hornet Series 7A

Hudson's top-of-the-line model for 1951 was the new Hornet. It was essentially a Commodore with Hornet identification, distinguishable features, and a high-performance 308 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine.

Hudson introduced their 'step-down' bodies in 1948, which continued through the 1954 model year. 'Step Down' referred to Hudson's placement of the passenger compartment down inside the perimeter of the frame. As the passengers entered the vehicle, they stepped down into a floor that was surrounded by the perimeter of the car's frame. Hudson described its body and frame construction as a 'monobloc' or unit body, one of the first in the United States auto industry. The overhead height of the car was 60 inches.

Distinguishable features setting the Hudson apart from the Commodore included a chrome- and gold-plated 'Skyliner Styling' hood mascot. Inside were deluxe robe hanger handgrips along with tailored pockets on the back of the front seat. On each front door valance panel were Hornet H-145 medallions. Rocket ship-shaped Badges of Power could be found on the front of the bodyside rub moldings and on the trunk.

Bodystyles included the sedan, club coupe, convertible brougham, and the Hollywood hardtop. During its introductory year, Hudson produced a total of 43,666 examples of the Hornet.

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Convertible Brougham
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The Hudson Hornet rested on a wheelbase that measured 123.8 inches and was powered by a 308 CID six-cylinder engine offering 145 horsepower. The all-new H-145 flathead six produced more horsepower than the new OHV V-8s offered by Oldsmobile and Cadillac and nearly 20 horsepower more than the luxurious Hudson Commodore Eight (which wore the Hudson Super Six Custom body). The bigger engine was available exclusively in the Hornet in 1951 and featured an aluminum 'Power Dome' cylinder head and higher compression at 7.2:1, making it the largest and most powerful six-cylinder engine in an American car. A single two-barrel carburetor fed fuel into the engine.

In late 1951, dealers began offering Twin H-Power, becoming a factory option in 1952. Twin H-Power replaced the single two-barrel carburetor with two one-barrel carburetors feeding through individual manifolds, and horsepower rose to 160 hp with 257 lbs-ft of torque.

With the powerful H145 engine, the Hornet was a fearsome competitor for NASCAR and AAA stock car racing. They won more races and championships between 1951 through 1954 than any other manufacturer. Known as the 'Fabulous Hudson Hornets,' these cars won 13 races in 1951, 49 races in 1952, and 46 in 1953, together with the 1952 and 1953 NASCAR championships.


by Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2019

Related Reading : Hudson Hornet History

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 its 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....
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1951 Hornet Series 7A
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43,666
124.00 in.
6 cyl., 308.00 CID., 145.00hp
$2,545 - $3,100
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124.00 in.
6 cyl., 308.00 CID., 160.00hp
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