1954 Hudson Hornet
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On January 14th, 1954, Hudson's Board of Directors approved a merger with Nash-Kelvinator, which was ratified by shareholders on March 24, 1954. Hudson officially became part of American Motors Corp. on May 1st, and on May 27, employees were notified production would move from Detroit to the Kenosha, Wisconsin, Nash factory. The last Detroit-built Hudson was built on October 30th, 1954. 
Special Series Club Sedan
View info and historyFor 1954, Hudson revised the styling of their 'senior' models with cues borrowed from the compact Jet. The Hornet, which earned 81 victories during its racing career, continued as the company's performance and image leader. The final Detroit-built Hornets were given many standard features, including crank-type front vent windows, a cast aluminum 'high-compression' cylinder head, an electric clock, foam rubber rear seat cushions, Custom wheel covers, and upgraded trim.
by Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2019
Special Series Club Sedan
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by Daniel Vaughan | Apr 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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$1,930 - $1,950
$4,805
Hornet Specification Comparison by Year
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27,208
124.00 in.
6 cyl., 308.00 CID., 145.00hp
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6 cyl., 308.00 CID., 240.00hp
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