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For the 1953 model year, the Jet was the only new nameplate among the domestic automakers. [16] In its introductory year, the Jet was available in either Standard or Super-Jet trim levels, with two- and four-door sedan body styles. Unlike the fastback "step-down" bodied Hudson full-size cars, the Jet was designed as a three-box notchback.
1953 Hudson Super Wasp Hollywood 2-door hardtop. The 1953 model year Hudson large-car line was introduced in November 1952. [3] For the 1953 model year, Hudson focused on introducing its new compact-sized car, the Jet that was unveiled in December 1952.
The Power Wagon might be Dodge’s most iconic contribution to the world of trucks. ... 1953 Hudson Hornet. ... The ’55 two-door convertible could reach speeds up to 115 miles per hour and ...
The first Canadian-built Nash rolled off the line in April 1950. Upon the formation of American Motors in 1954, the plant assembled 1955 Nash and Hudson Ramblers (2 and 4-door sedans), as well as Nash Canadian Statesman and Hudson Wasp (4-door sedans). In 1956, the plant continued to assemble the Nash and Hudson Rambler (4-door sedans and ...
Along with the usual four-door sedan and the station wagon was a new four-door hardtop sedan, as well as an industry first, a four-door hardtop station wagon. [ 49 ] [ 50 ] An OHV version of the 195.6 cu in (3.2 L) engine was also introduced for 1956 to replace the L-head version that was used in previous models.
However, he also sketched unofficial proposals for Hudson that included a station wagon, a pickup, and a town car. [19] Butler's illustrations were an inspiration to build a Commodore station wagon. [19] A 1948 Hudson Commodore Eight four-door sedan served a donor with another car's roof added for the station wagon's rear section. [19]
Hudson Hornets were available as a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, a convertible, and a pillarless hardtop coupe. The models were priced the same as Commodore Eight, which was priced from US$2,543 to $3,099. All Hornets from 1951 through 1953 were powered by Hudson's high-compression straight-six "H-145" engine. It was based on Hudson's ...
In a 1953 road test done by Popular Mechanics, the Commander got a 0-60 mph of 17.9 seconds and was rated as getting 26.1 mpg at 30 mph. [5] No convertible was offered in 1953. However, in late 1952 Studebaker produced one prototype of a 1953 Commander convertible to determine if the model could be profitably mass-produced.