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1957 Hudson Hornet Custom Sedan. In 1957, the historic Hudson name came only in a Hornet model in either "Super" and "Custom" trims available in a four-door sedan or a two-door "Hollywood" hardtop body styles. For the second year, the V-Line styling featured an enormous egg-crate grille, creases and chrome strips on the body sides, and was ...
The Wasp used the 202 cu in (3.3 L) L-head Jet Six engine (up to 130 hp [97 kW]) and this model (in sedan version) was Hudson's top seller. For 1957, Hudson dropped the shorter-wheelbase Wasp line, selling only the Hornet Custom and Super, which featured a lowered profile and slightly updated styling.
1957 Hudson Hornet Super sedan with "V" form styling 1957 Hudson Hornet Hollywood 2-door hardtop in tri-tone paint. In 1955, Arbib was hired by American Motors Corporation (AMC) to create a unique look for the Hudson line that was to share the senior 1955 Nash body. [8] The problem was the Nash's unibody meaning only small changes such as the ...
Hudson produced automobiles for 49 years, until 1957. Hudson cars were very popular in NASCAR in the early 1950s, in particular the Hudson Hornet, now known as well for its prominence in the 2006 Pixar animated movie, Cars. Its early popularity was due to its sleek design, low center of gravity and excellent handling, but it failed to keep up ...
Dodge Sierra (1955–1957) Dodge Suburban (1955–1957) Ford Country Sedan (1955-1957) Ford Country Squire (1955-1959) Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria (1955–1956) Ford Fairlane (1955–1956) Ford Thunderbird (1955–1957) Hudson Hornet (1955-1957) Imperial Crown (1955–1956) Jeep DJ (1955–1965) Nash Metropolitan (1955) Nash Metropolitan (1955 ...
Nash and Hudson production ended with the last Hornet made on 25 June, 1957. [37] From 1958 until 1962, Rambler and the Metropolitan were the only brands of cars sold by AMC. By 1965, the Rambler name would begin to be phased out, and AMC would take over as the brand name until the 1988 model year.
Hudson and Nash cars had different front suspensions. Trunk lids were interchangeable, but other body panels, rear window glass, dash panels, and braking systems differed. The Hudson Hornet, Wasp, and their Nash counterparts had improved ride, visibility, and fuel economy because of their lighter unitized Nash body. 1959 Rambler American Club Sedan
1954 Hudson Super Wasp Four-Door Sedan. For the 1954 model year, Hudson reskinned the senior line of large cars, Hornet, Super Wasp, and Wasp. Hudson also simplified the 1954 model year full-size cars to include the longer wheelbase Hornet featuring 308 cu in (5.0 L) I6 engine, while the Wasp models continued the 119 in (3,023 mm) wheelbase.