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Last of the Straight 8 Hudsons: The 1952 Commodore 8

Posted on January 28, 2026 by MCG
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The Fabulous Hudson Hornet is known to car enthusiasts everywhere, but at one time the company was better known for its silky straight eights.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hudson, Hudson Commodore 8, Hudson Motor Company, Hudson Straight Eight, Step-Down Hudson | 5 Replies

Badge Brothers: The 1955-56 Hudson Ramblers

Posted on October 9, 2025 by MCG

As Hudson was sailing off into the sunset, there was a notable addition to the product line for 1955: the Hudson Rambler, a Nash Rambler in everything but name. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Hudson, Hudson Metropolitan, Hudson Rambler, Nash

What’s in a Name: the 1952-56 Hudson Wasp

Posted on September 14, 2025 by MCG

Every car enthusiast knows about the Fabulous Hudson Hornet. Let’s get acquainted with its junior companion model, the Wasp. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hudson, Hudson Motor Car Company, Hudson Wasp

What Made the Hudson Hornet Engine So Great?

Posted on July 22, 2025 by MCG

In the early years of NASCAR, Hudson dominated the field with a lowly flathead six. Here’s our take on why such an unlikely engine worked so well. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Hudson, Hudson 7X, Hudson Hornet, Hudson Instant Action, Hudson Motor Car Company, Hudson Twin-H

Six Little Cylinders: The 1916 Hudson Super Six

Posted on May 11, 2025 by MCG

With its advanced 76-horsepower engine, the 1916 Super Six put the Hudson Motor Car Company on the map.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1916 Hudson Super Six, Hudson, Hudson Motor Car Company

Video: The 1955 Rambler Has More For Americans

Posted on July 3, 2024 by MCG

In the fifties, American Motors dominated the compact class with the smartly equipped Rambler. Here’s the sales pitch for 1955. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Rambler, American Motors, Hudson, Nash

The Fanciest Nash Rambler: The 1955 Country Club

Posted on January 3, 2024 by MCG

Meet the most glamourous Nash Rambler of all, the 1955 Country Club, Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Hudson, Nash, Nash Rambler, Rambler Country Club

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