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Tag Archives: Hudson Motor Car Co.

The Giant 1916 Auto Merger That Never Happened

Posted on August 7, 2023 by MCG

In June of 1916, William C. Durant, John North Willys, and associates attempted to create a gigantic auto conglomerate, but the deal fell apart as quickly as it was assembled. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chalmers Motor Car Co., Hudson Motor Car Co., John North Willys, William C. Durant, Willys-Overland

One Weird Day at a 1955 Hudson Photo Shoot

Posted on April 3, 2021 by MCG

Old factory PR photos can be fascinating, funny, and sometimes downright bizarre. Here’s a photo sequence for the 1955 Hudson that manages to be all three. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Hudson, American Motors, Hudson Motor Car Co.

Inside the Fabulous Hudson Hornets, 1951-57

Posted on October 16, 2019 by MCG

The Hudson Hornet—sorry, we mean the Fabulous Hudson Hornet—might be the most memorable car the company ever built. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged H-145, Hudson, Hudson Hornet, Hudson Motor Car Co., Twin-H Power

Video: The Detroit Hudson Plant at Work, 1934

Posted on September 5, 2018 by MCG

Here’s the most fascinating and educational clip you’ll watch today: A look inside the bustling Detroit Hudson plant at work in 1934. Auto manufacturing has changed completely since then. Just watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1934 Hudson, Hudson, Hudson Motor Car Co.

Secrets of the 1948-1954 Step-Down Hudson

Posted on April 9, 2017 by MCG

With its 1948-1954 Step-Down series, Hudson introduced a truly different car to the postwar American automotive scene. Here’s more on these distinctive and fascinating vehicles.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hudson, Hudson Hornet, Hudson Motor Car Co., Twin-H Power

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