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Hudson's new-for-1951 inline-six displaced 308 cubic inches and was claimed to produce 145 horsepower. Cars in this era were just barely cracking triple-digit speeds—if at all—as pointed out by Richard Petty, who was then running a 97-hp Plymouth. As strange as it is to think of an inline-six as a competition engine, Hudson's was the hot setup.
1951 Hudson TwoDoor Coupe Gooding & Company
In truth, the Hornet was a new premium model in the series launched for the 1951 model year. It was so successful, both in the showrooms and in NASCAR competition down south, that the rest of the '48-'54 Hudson models seem to dwell in its shadow.
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The Hudson Hornet was a series of full size cars introduced for the 1951 model year. The Hornet featured Hudson's "step-down" construction, which was first introduced on the Hudson Commodore. The "step-down" construction method created a lowered floorpan, which gave the sensation of stepping down into the car.
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1951 Hudson Hornet convertible. By Herranderssvensson - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0. The old adage "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday" is linked to the early days of NASCAR when American automakers found success on the racetrack equated to sales in the showroom. Among the first large car companies to build a car almost specifically to dominate.
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1951 Hudson Fort Lauderdale 2015 RM Auctions
This chrome-alloy block engine would be enlarged in 1951 to 308 cu.in. via a 313â16-inch bore and 41â2-inch stroke, and with its high-compression (7.2:1) aluminum "Power Dome" cylinder head, it made 145hp at 3,800 rpm.
1951 Hudson Convertible Brougham Amelia Island 2018 RM Sotheby's
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The Hudson Hornet is a full-size car manufactured by Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan from 1951 until 1954, when Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson merged to form American Motors Corporation (AMC). Hudson automobiles continued to be marketed under the Hudson brand name through the 1957 model year.
1951 Hudson Twin HPower for sale on BaT Auctions closed on May 26, 2021 (Lot 48,584
Introducing the 1951 Hudson Pacemaker V10, a classic automobile that exudes elegance and style. This. $29,000 Dealership CC-1795917 1951 Hudson 2-Dr Coupe Gateway classic cars of Nashville is pleased to digitally present to you this 1951 Hudson Pacemaker:. $28,000 Dealership CC-1790699
Restored Original 1951 Hudson 309 Dual Twin HPower Flathead/Hydromatic
The Hornet rode on Hudson's unique "step-down" chassis, which invited passengers to step into its recessed floor pan rather than climb onto a floor level with the chassis rails. This innovative bit of engineering lowered the Hornet's center of gravity, increasing handling performance.
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Vintage This 1951 Hudson Hornet Is the Real-Life Doc Dave Bonbright's fabulous Hornet provided the inspiration for Doc Hudson in the first Cars movie. By Chris Perkins Published: Apr 16, 2018.
1951 Hudson Brougham Convertible L87 Kissimmee 2017
Debuted in 1951, the Hudson Hornet was a fullsize 4-dr sedan featuring a functional "step-down" design, and developed by Hudson Motor Car Company based in Detroit, Michigan. With dropped floor pan and chassis, the Hudson Hornet provided excellent command on roads, making it one of the best stock cars at that time.
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In 1951-'53, Hudson dominated NASCAR with back-to-back championships and it pulled off a second place in 1954. The Hornet's step-down body with its low center of gravity made it a natural in the corners where races are often won and lost.
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Location: Silver Springs, Florida 34488 Listing Details Chassis: 7A73529 25k Miles Shown, TMU 308ci Flathead Straight-Six Twin H-Power Dual Carburetor Setup 3-Speed Manual Transmission Two-Tone Metallic Green Paint Tan Cloth & Brown Vinyl Upholstery Steel Wheels w/Wide-Whitewall Tires 18,070 views 696 watchers Share BaT History (1) This Listing
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The 1951 Hudson Hornet, And More Via Mecum The Hornet was based on the 124-inch Commodore and wore exterior badging to proclaim it to be a whole new breed of cars. There were more handles on the interior, and it came with seatback pockets as well for a more refined edge.