United States · founded 1909

Hudson Model History

Detroit independent automaker (1909–1957) — maker of the 1916 Super Six, the Depression-era Terraplane, and the NASCAR-dominating 'step-down' Hornet, before merging into AMC.

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Hornet
Hudson's famous 'step-down' performance car (1951–1957) — the 'Fabulous Hudson Hornet' that dominated early-1950s NASCAR.
Full-size car · 1951–1957
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Commodore
Hudson's senior full-size line of the 1940s–50s — the upscale companion to the Hornet on the step-down body.
Full-size car · 1941–1952
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Wasp
A shorter-wheelbase step-down Hudson (1952–1956) slotted below the Hornet, sharing its handling pedigree.
Full-size car · 1952–1956
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Jet
Hudson's ill-fated compact (1953–1954) — a sound car whose high tooling cost helped sink the independent.
Compact car · 1953–1954
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Super Six
The 1916 Super Six — its balanced-crankshaft straight-six made Hudson a technical leader and set a 24-hour speed record.
Full-size car · 1916–1928
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Terraplane
Hudson's light, fast, value-priced Depression-era brand (1932–1938) — launched with help from Amelia Earhart.
Full-size car · 1932–1938
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Essex
Hudson's affordable companion brand (1919–1932) whose low-priced closed coach helped put a roof over the average buyer.
Full-size car · 1919–1932
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Hudson models

Hornet

Commodore

Wasp

Jet

Super Six

Terraplane

Essex