Hudson · 1950–1957
Hudson Hornet
The Hudson Hornet is a full-size car manufactured by Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, from 1951 through 1954 model years. When Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson merged in 1954 to form American Motors Corporation (AMC) the Hornet continued to be marketed under the Hudson Division of AMC through the 1957 model year. The first-generation Hudson Hornets featured a functional "step-down" design with a dropped floor pan and a chassis with a lower center of gravity than contemporary vehicles, which helped the car handle well — an advantage for racing. The Hornet's lower and sleeker look was accentuated by streamlined styling, sometimes called "ponton" styling. Following the merger that formed AMC in 1954, the Hudson and Nash dealer networks were initially retained; however, Hudson car production was consolidated at the Nash facility. The Hudson models shared common designs and components with the Nash Statesman/Ambassador unibody design. All second-generation Hudson Hornets were restyled Nash automobiles that were badge engineered as Hudsons.
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