1951 Hudson Hornet, In rare convertible flavor!

I’m Going to lie this is one of my favorite all-time cars, iconic Legendary, Fabulous Hudson hornet..
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[@hot88s23]

Slow Down, the Beatles ???

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah buddy congratulations you got it =)

[@andreamills5852]

Awesome !

[@8176morgan]

Wow, I'm amazed that you were able to get that song right off the bat like that. I myself have long been a Beatles fan but I would never have been able to recognized what song that was from what little was played of it. All I can say is well done and that I hope you stay hot in ID-ing songs.

[@batiusfinkius2923]

Those shields at the carbs are heat shields to stop fuel in the carb float bowls from boiling and vapour locking from the exhaust manifold heat. Not to stop the fuel getting to the manifold and catching fire. It would just run off them and reach the exhaust manifold.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for that correction =)

[@JefferyHall-ct2tr]

Hi Jay!: The Hudson Hornet! WHAT A CAR! It's incredible that these cars were competitive performance wise with all the V-8's that were coming out! And just beautiful!! The example you show is just EPIC! I wish Hudson had been able to keep up with the ever evolving styling changes that the big three were coming out with in 1954-55. I think they would have been around longer. Of course they would have had to made an OHV V-6 or V-8 by this time to truly stay competitive. Can you imagine a LARGE Hudson Hornet V-6 with Twin H Power!! They might have pioneered the concept if they had thought of it!! WYR's. . . .#1 That's going to be tough, because they are all nice! How about the '51. #2. . .Come on! Hudson Hornet!!

[@What.its.like.]

The Hudsons were incredible I was listening to some and videos when researching this topic they have a really nice growl to them.. great choices =)

[@chrisjeffries2322]

When I was a kid in the mid-1960s, a neighbor had a 51 Hudson convertible, it was like something I had never seen. If it still exists it is worth restoring as so few were built. Thank you for sharing.

[@What.its.like.]

You bet thank you so much fir watching Also great story I hope it’s still around these are so rare

[@alanblanes2876]

That was when there were convertibles on the market with authentic quality and sufficient rear leg room.

[@What.its.like.]

I wish I could get in this one I know the owner and it was crazy that he drove that car from Pittsburgh to Hershey, when I saw them there I was like you drove this car here and he said yeah what’s the point of having it if you don’t drive it.. my type of guy That car is absolutely epic I would love to own the coupe version one day 51 is my favorite year but after finding out about the glove box drawer I’m not entirely sure when they started that I don’t know if they started that 53 I think a 54 has a drawer I really love that feature

[@TheMuskokaman]

53 Hudson & 51 Hudson They're a dream to drive.

[@What.its.like.]

That’s what I’ve heard really want to drive one/ own one but probably would never sell it lol

[@robertwatkins364]

That car is a Hollywood hardtop. The Hollywoods are my favorites, but rare! I would love to have a 1953 Hollywood hardtop Hudson with the 7X engine, and the 1951 Studebaker Commander starlite coupe.

[@andreamills5852]

All of the Hudson's and the Olds

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices I absolutely love the Oldsmobile fast back from 1949 through 1951 absolutely gorgeous design.. but it would be really hard to choose that over the Hudson hornet for me it would be really hard they’re both great cars..

[@rodneyfletcher9565]

Jay, this is an absoulute beautiful car. I had no idea Hudson offered power windows in 1951 which was earlier than some GM models. The color is stunning!

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree I should have pushed the button to see if they were live some were

[@middleclassretiree]

Great video Jay and as far as would you rather this time I really would be happy with any of the Hudson’s or better yet all of them they have always been a favorite of mine in any flavor as long as it’s a hornet 👍

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this one =) totally agree Any of the early 50s Hudson’s would be awesome..

[@allenwayne2033]

WYR: Any Hudson, any year!!! Beautiful sample here! Sounds like mid 60's Beatles!

[@What.its.like.]

It is definitely the Beatles but what song lol Great choices What did you think of the editing I figured out how to zoom in and pan in the video which I’ve been doing this for two years and I had no idea how to do it until the other day

[@wonyankeesays5661]

Yep any of them !

[@allenwayne2033]

@@What.its.like. Ha! You're becoming quite the cinematographer Dude! Funny how it takes us awhile sometimes to get something figured out, then it's like "Duh! why didn't I know that already?" 😀

[@What.its.like.]

I found out a really cool feature today I can’t wait to utilize it.. Yeah it’s crazy how things work like that

[@DSP1968]

What a beautifully restored example! Thank you for featuring it, Jay. FYI, a fun fact: the first regular production car to have electric motors was the 1952 Lincoln. Before that, cars used hydraulics to power the windows, seats, and tops.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome I was thinking in the video I should’ve said power windows because I wasn’t 100% sure if they were electric I was thinking when editing I should put in hydraulic because that’s probably what they are =)

[@chuckkottke]

Very advanced for 1951! Looks good for the bathtub era, and I have to agree, that's a beautiful dash! Hudson's were always known for their speed and power, and the engine was a thing of beauty. I'm surprised they didn't sell more hornets, I suppose they were a bit expensive in their day? Great car to showcase Jay, many thanks! 🎉

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this one I got in trouble once for saying bathtub Hudson they don’t like that, lol

[@ROXSTARCorvette4371]

Awesome looking car. Very underrated. The styling isn't bad either.

[@What.its.like.]

The crazy thing is was they were like at the top of the heap in their day their forgotten now aside from the whole Disney thing making Doc Hudson character.. this is probably top 5 1950s car that I would really want to own.. but I’d want the coupe version I couldn’t afford the convertible they’re super expensive now

[@whatsamattayu3257]

My father made a good living selling Hudsons in Chicago in the late 40s and early 50s. I rode in them, but I was only a toddler and don't remember what they were like.

[@NeedtoSpeak]

That, is a whole lot of something, something dash! I think it is one of the best you have every had in this series.

[@What.its.like.]

That dash is absolutely incredible in person it’s like looking at a fine piece of jewelry but it’s big I don’t know how else to really describe it.. and to be 100% fair and honest one of the nicest interiors in the early 50s everything has a quality feel to it.

[@asteverino8569]

Thanks for the details of a car I have always liked. That long swooping rear end.

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this one this has always been on the short list of 50s cars I’d like to own I think the golden hawk is at the top of the list

[@wonyankeesays5661]

The 53,,and I'm not an olds fan till later 50sbut the hornet again,,and I saw Steve McQueen's hornet go over the auction block in Vegas in the early 80s,,,what a day of cars that was

[@What.its.like.]

Great choice thank you so much for sharing that what did his hornet bring

[@wonyankeesays5661]

@@What.its.like. don't recall,,,the auction was after his death,,,,,cars and motorcycles and more cars and motorcycles and more cars and motorcycles ......

[@8176morgan]

Great video on what was probably the greatest Hudson of them all, the "fabulous" '51 Hornet convertible. You had mentioned to me several months ago that you were planning to do a feature on that car and I am very glad that you did as it was an excellent presentation overall and particularly regarding its racing history. It looks like that is a poor Henry J that has toppled over at 5:08 on the race track. I'm not surprised. As for WYR. For the first choice I would take the '51 Hornet Convertible, naturally, but for my second choice, if it were for the three cars pictured then I think that I would have to go with that '51"Bulletnose" Studebaker Commander because that is a great car too, which to my knowledge you haven't done a feature on yet, just its engine. So I'll look forward to that one too!

[@What.its.like.]

I thought it was going to happen months ago and it turned out that it didn’t happen until Hershey and I wasn’t even expecting to see him there because he actually lives closer to me he’s about an hour south but her she is about 4 1/half hour drive I don’t know if he took the turnpike or if he went the back way I generally take the back roads because the turnpike is highway robbery maybe we’ll talk about that on the live chat one day.. lol There’s lots of stuff that goes on in the background that I like to share with you guys because I like to be transparent as possible this is a car community more than it’s a car channel.. I honestly can’t wait until next year I want to try to transform the videos into mini documentaries not saying it wasn’t like that before I just wanna get better at making the best product that I could possibly make =) I’ve been looking for more kaisers I definitely wanna cover Henry J there is a Nash Healey in the pipeline but I didn’t get in that car I know of a guy locally that has one I might see if we could do something he also has a Rambler country club another favorite of mine I like weird and unusual cars if you can’t tell =) Great choices

[@Donald_Shaw]

Love those old Hudson Hornets... Thanks for the video, Jay.

[@What.its.like.]

I concur glad you dig this video =)

[@charlesgall7829]

Hi Jay. I believe those plates under the carbs is to keep exhaust heat away from the fuel bowls. We used to do that when drag racing.

[@carlmontney7916]

51 Hornet 51 Rocket 88 Such a great looking car as a convertible every line is so smooth and refined. And I'm sure those smooth curves were everything just flowed together definitely made it a little bit more aerodynamic when it was on the NASCAR circuit. The step down design really was a spectacular thing for Hudson. That said it also led to their inability to rapidly change body styles to keep up with the trends that were going on during the '50s. Due to the framed design and the step down they just couldn't stick any old body on there and having to retool their production to change bodies just couldn't be done in the 2-year cycle that most auto manufacturers in the 1950s were using. Sometimes a great idea in the end doesn't turn out to be so great. Hudson certainly knew how to make a really great engine.

[@What.its.like.]

Great choices thank you so much for sharing all of that insight and information greatly appreciate it

[@Frank-sf1wh]

Great show! That’s not fair though, “for the would you rather” you left me to choose from 3 of the cars I want one of each! 😅

[@What.its.like.]

Haha one of each sounds great =)

[@TigerRogers0660]

Nice car Jay!! Another one i've never seen before. Love the dash layout !!

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this episode this is one of my all-time 50s cars favorites =) I was looking last night just for giggles they’re not that expensive all things considered so that would definitely be an affordable fit the score that’s different than 57 Chevy or what have you

[@timothysotelo3868]

The Hudson had the best looking dash of the 1950s and the best looking steering wheel for decades

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree

[@romulascott]

The 232 head on the 308 up the compression ratio. These engines run so smooth and quiet you really don't need a muffler.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome information =)

[@tigre7739]

Man that is one stunning automobile inside and out!!🤩 I would pick this one without hesitation, although all are beautiful IMO. Hornet would be my pick in both!!😎

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choices

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Awesome!

[@willgeary6086]

Twin H was an 85 dollar option when new, and actually made 160 with Twin H. 7X engine modifications the 308 produced 220hp, there was also what was called the Severe Usage package that upgraded the suspension, wheels and brakes. Hudson said it was for police and cab operators but everyone knew it was built for the race teams. I heard a story at a car show once from a guy whose father hated Hudson's because they kept beating his father who drove a Ford in amateur short track racing. As for my choices for the model years for Hornet, all, but really 53 because I own one. If I didn't own a Hudson on the second one I would 100 percent choose it, but if it was to add to what I have it would be neck and neck but I would choose the Studebaker.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome thank you so much for sharing those corrections I have a friend building a race car 1954 Hudson hornet 7x is awesome engine 220 out of a flat head 6 Great choices =)

[@willgeary6086]

@@What.its.like. No Problem, Yeah it's incredible, everyone fawns over Ford's flat-heads but even in the Terraplane days Hudson's were better even made some records up Pikes Peak. Not only were the Step-downs lower than the competition, they were also overbuilt. The engines had a high concentration of nickel and chromium, so they didn't need valve seats. They have 7 cross members in the frame compared to Old's 5 cross members, as well as full girder chassis beams instead of Old's channel section construction. Top that off with an all welded body and frame then you have a chassis a tank would be jealous of.

[@donaldkgarman296]

THE HORNET WAS NOT THE FASTEST BUT THEY COULD HANDLE THE TURNS , AND THEY WERE LIGHT .

[@What.its.like.]

Yes, it could do what the other cars couldn’t do and go around corners =) I really want to drive one..

[@bobdillaber1195]

I was 12 years old when I watched those 1951 Hudsons race at the Minnesota State Fair! There were lots of them on the track. My dad was service manager for a Hudson dealership in those days in Minneapolis. I have several die cast Hudsons and a lot of their marketing brochures from the 30's to 50's. I always loved those step-downs. That was a big deal in the 50's. People talked about it a lot. Just average people. They were great cars. I live in Detroit now and saw that Hudson plant on Jefferson Avenue here before it was demolished. Great loss of a once great car!

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much fir sharing those memories =) great stories

[@seanhoward8025]

I have to disagree. Until the Chrysler 300 came out in 1955 and Carl Kiekhoffer (the equal to Rick Hendrick today) put his Mercury Marine money behind the Chryslers, the Hudson 7X factory race engine was as powerful as any in NASCAR. And had the torque and smoothness of an inline engine. Especially when put in the hands of a mechanic the likes of Smokey Yunick.

[@What.its.like.]

Google search fastest American car in 1951 Hudson hornet comes up and then articles saying it was

[@HarborLockRoad]

I remember back in the 80s contacting a couple brothers in Connecticut that had a step down Hudson for sale, when i got there, it sure was, .... The floor was gone! 😂 Needless to say, i passed on it.

[@What.its.like.]

Wow not sure how hard a floor pan job would be I have a 52 Chevy and they just are bolted in mostly and can come out pretty easy

[@retrobilly1719]

51Hornet Both ,But Commander Really Cool too .Interesting it took 7 quarts of oil.Expensive Car for the era ,Luxury along with speed

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah I got that information from the owners manual I was going to put it in the presentation somewhere but never did maybe I’ll add it later to the community page I looked up just for giggles yesterday how much a 51 through 53 Hudson hornet was there surprisingly affordable as long as it’s not a convertible the convertibles are the most expensive one out of the bunch because they didn’t make that many and they’re even rarer now

[@Radiowild]

This was the first proof of how a six could equal or outrun an eight. The lower floor was just the cherry on top of the go fast goodies of this car. I went to school with a guy who owned a 70 Nova with a six. He built this car with a 4 barrel, oversized forged pistons, a cam along with some other go fast goodies. This could get the wheels off the ground at least 2 inches at a traffic light. It can be done, and have fun!

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree I know a guy with 51 pacemaker maybe next year we can compare them

[@denislandry7577]

On of my top 10 car , they are so nice !

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree =) they have a nice growl to them it’s a car you sit in not on if you know what I mean

[@ctd92dad]

WYR: Any one of them. Just a beautiful car. I would love to own one

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree great choices =)

[@russellalbertson1670]

I like your presentation. My experience is that the twin H carbs and the dual range hydramatic were brought on line in the 1952 model year, making this car an upgrade. Did you know that the solonoid mounted on driver's side inner fender had a button on it, you could crank over the engine from right there. The downside, it made it easy to "hot wire" that is start the engine without a key (theft). I owned a 53 & 54 Hornet, drove many pleasant miles in them in the mid to late 1960s. Overall handling, driving a real ++++

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this episode Thanks again for sharing all of that information greatly appreciate it what did you like the most about your hornets what did you like the least about them I have a friend who said one of his biggest regrets in life is selling his he had a four-door sedan he decided to keep his 59 Rambler cross country instead of the hornet he said in retrospect he wishes he would’ve kept both of them his cross country wagon means the world to him.. but also said the hornet is one of the best riding and driving cars he’s ever owned.. do you concur

[@romulascott]

I have a 51 Pacemaker and I love it.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome =) what body style

[@ColtonRMagby]

WYR: One of each. Why not? NTT: Kind of sounds '50s, but it's hard to tell.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choices it would be really hard to choose it is not a 50 song it’s a 60s song early 60s.. are use isolated guitar people been getting them right out of the gate lol

[@charlesdalton985]

WYR: Can't go wrong in the first group, in the second grouping the Hornet. A few random thoughts on styling. I've often thought the Hudsons from this ear look like customize Mercurys. I do not mean that in a derogatory way. Rather, I think the stock Hudson looks as good as the vaunted customized 49 Merc. The interior is just stunning sir, you are so right. Thank you as always for all the great content and hard work ~ Chuck

[@What.its.like.]

I totally agree with you chuck I have often thought the same but after being in both mercury and Hudson the Hudson is head and shoulder better feel car, not to say the mercury isn’t any good. Dash is better in the Hudson, honestly don’t thing you would get sick of looking at it. It’s so nice. Materials used have a more sold feel, but I totally get what your saying =) Great choices This video is a preview of what’s to come I want to get the videos to a mini documentary sort of format that’s the goal next year I mean not to say that it’s not that now I just want it to be as interesting as it possibly can be with both the information and visionary..

[@toddbonin6926]

Man Jay, you made my day. This car is gorgeous. IMHO, these Hudsons were some of the prettiest cars ever built. In scenario 1, I’d take the 53 Hudson. In scenario 2, I’d take the 51 Hudson. I hope you get to drive one, cause none of us will, and I’m dying to know how they handle. Toddle-ooo

[@What.its.like.]

I totally agree I don’t care which one it would be either 1951 through 1954 I was hoping that one day will be able to drive more cars I don’t have to drive every single car but I’ll reach out and see if I can find a Hudson for sure great choices too by the way =)

[@automatedelectronics6062]

Another great video. Wish I could give it more than one thumbs up! My choices would be, primary, 1951 Twin-H Hornet, or I wouldn't turn down a '52 or '53. If I remember correctly, Hudson went to the squared-off body in 1954. I've seen one and it didn't look so bad. The "Doc Hudson" true type would have been the 3-on-the-tree with overdrive. Hydramatic, the power windows and the convertible top put this in the luxury class, where the Commodore-8 was. Oh, Thar Studebaker is actually a '50. The 51's had a body-color painted ring around the bullet nose, not a chrome one. The '51 also was the first year for a V8 option, Studie's first V8. Although basically the same engine, like other makes, the displacement increased over the years until Studie started using the Chevy-based 283 small-block.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome glad you dig this one this is one of my favorite 50s cars =) Thank you so much for all of the insight and corrections =)

[@joeseeking3572]

Very well built cars - overbuilt in fact bc there wasn't the computing power to model how how much strength was needed in the unibody, so just go up a size or two to be sure, lol. Beautiful interiors somewhat justifying the rather high price (independents paid a labor penalty and could not spread cost over volume as effectively as the Big 3). Love the logo - one might might think - Hudson = explorer = ships, and perhaps that was the implied pedigree; but in fact Hudson was named after a department store owner who provided major financial backing back 1909 when they started. The Twin H was an option - and NOT offered on regualr production until 52. You could get it over the counter in late 51 (which means that it technically is not correct on this car, as availability came after the 51 run was finished). Twin H raised HP to 160, which was even more impressive. WYR: 1) 52 Hornet b/c of Twin H as noted above. 2) 51 Hornet.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome information and insight thank you so much for sharing all that Great choices =) as well

[@chrisgermo1956]

.......thanks for another enjoyable vid......you specialize on the overlooked orphans, and this is one of the best.....however, I don't give a fat at's rass about fig newton meters........

[@What.its.like.]

There’s a lot of people that watch this in different countries and people been asking me to just include it so I have the same reason why we include millimeters it helps people understand different unit of measurement plus it seems like it makes the car is more relevant I want to keep this stuff alive I wanna see more and more people drive it every day.

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this episode

[@drcandor]

Thanks!🤠

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for that donation

[@hcombs0104]

For WYR, I'll pick any of the Hornets, and the Oldsmobile. This is a beautiful car, and I have to agree, that is some dashboard. But the seats were nice, too. I only wish the convertible top had been put down.

[@What.its.like.]

It rained that day it was just starting to get nice out at that point to put it in perspective the car that I shot before this one was the comet, that’s how fast things cleared up and then it was gorgeous the rest of the day, up next is a 1932 franklin supercharged v12 but that’s not going to come out until Monday I have a lot of stuff I have to do today lol Great choices The third scenario was the impossible scenario I thought especially if the Oldsmobile is a fast back but I couldn’t find any pictures of a 51 fastback.. The Studebaker is cool as well..

[@captaccordion]

Wow! This is a particularly high quality (read hellishly expensive) restoration. It's not a totally faithful restoration - the twin exhausts won't be original, and you'd need to be a Hudson expert to know where else it strays a bit, but despite that it's absolutely gorgeous, and I'd certainly be happy to take it home with me. Not that I could ever afford it!

[@What.its.like.]

I’m gonna see about maybe featuring that same car next year I have a friend that has a 51 pacemaker it’s interesting to see how different those two cars are when they’re side-by-side Glad you dig this one What did you think about the new way of editing I finally found out how to pan.. and scroll I think it adds a lot to the video quality

[@andreamills5852]

Beatles --I feel fine

[@What.its.like.]

It’s not that song...

[@markchandler1130]

Of all the brochures for 1950s cars the 1951 and 1952 Hudson’s were the best.

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree =) I really like Nash ads from that time as well

[@VintageCarHistory]

Hudson. I'll take any of them.

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet =)

[@chrisneilson7221]

#2 I'll take the '51 Olds Rocket 88.

[@drcandor]

Video 3 months old - Oh well, here i am anyway * This is so well presented with all the racing history, and multiple photos with so many details * When the "would you rather have" showed i had to pause just to think about this fantastic gem of a classic car J reviewed as i would travel to see this one * i mean it is perfection, i'll settle for the t-shirt * Would never have guessed the tune Slow-Down * Would have liked being between 14 and 20 in 1949 to see the new cars of '49 through '51 for the Hudson, Lincoln, and Mercury as they have a similar look - But i wouldn't be surprised if the Hudson would be the top dog with that dashboard for one, the step-down chassis design, and Twin H- power * The overall build quality is probably the best of the three - i say probably as it is my perception not based on knowledge / reading on facts / i am going to watch the video again, now, thnx J _ added: this Hudson convertible door panel is so detailed and such quality, along with the rest of this show piece. . . :>/

[@What.its.like.]

I love Hudsons this car definitely stuck with me. I want to own a 50s car one day I have a 50s truck but Hudson hornet has always been one of those cars that I’ve always wanted. I definitely want to cover this again definitely do different body styles. I can’t even begin to tell you how flush the interior the seats were I absolutely love that dashboard. I know the owner of that car and I can’t believe that he drove it from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to Hershey the guys in his 90s. Super cool guy =)

[@russellalbertson1670]

Get this: the Twin carbs version when tuned properly and driven sensibly, got better, yes better gas mileage. The theory is that it meant more equal distribution of fuel to the cylinders and better air/gas mixture than a one carb versions, amazing, isn't it?

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome information I’m a huge fan of this era of hornet would love to own one.., on day =)

[@epice6463]

I just saw one of these outside of a Burger King in my small town

[@epice6463]

I’ll put a picture on the Facebook group

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome can’t wait to see it they are so cool =)

[@keithstudly6071]

The car shown was an automatic transmission car which begs the question, "Who's transmission?" The Hudson used the GM Hydromatic also used in Oldsmobile, Cadillac and Pontiac. The "Twin H" engine was an option from mid 1951 on and never standard Hornet equipment.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for that added information I totally forgot to say that the automatic transmission was from GM they would sell the Hydra Matic to anybody that would buy it

[@ernielaw]

My cars of choice would be the 1953 Hornet and 1951 Commander. The name Hornet has now been used 3 times. There was AMC Hornet, '71 to '77, & Dodge has started using that name on a newly introduced compact SUV.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choices =)

[@markchandler1130]

1952 Hudson Hornet. Sedan 1951 Hornet. Hope you review the cars on either side

[@What.its.like.]

Unfortunately I didn’t there was a stellar rocket 88 couple cars down from that I know there was one next to it but there was a fastback for sale I wanted to go back and do it but I ran out of time this was also the day that I was the ride in the dual ghia and that was very much on my mind, it also rained during the same day I shot the comet first, The next car that we’re featuring on the channel Monday is a 1932 Franklin v12 That car I shot right after the Hudson the Hudson was right after the comet that’s how fast things cleared up but then it got gray again and then it cleared up it was looking like it was going to rain all day in the morning it was pretty nasty out and I was really worried that it wasn’t going to happen but everything all worked out =)

[@P_RO_]

No "Terraplane Blues" with a Hornet 😁 The 51 hardtop was one of the sleekest cars ever and the ragtop is no slouch for styling either. IMHO these exceeded the much-vaunted 49-51 Merc's styling. V-8s had no advantage over a good six back then, and most 6's were known for durability and better fuel economy. The lighter unibody construction helped, and showed the way to the future. My moonshine-running second cousin ran a "Twin-H" Hornet (don't know what year) till he got one of the first Oldsmobile rockets; he said they were the fastest cars around back then.WYR would be the 53 Hornet and the Olds, though the Studebaker comes close. I like being different and everyone knows a Stude at a glance, but not so much the Olds.

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah, no terraplaine blues Great choices =) thank you so much fir sharing all that information and insight

[@stanleycostello9610]

I suppose that the step-down design would be a problem for women, with their mid-calf length skirts. I mean, how would you get out without being unlady like?

[@johnboydTx]

Hudson was a big car .. I'd go with Studebaker 🤔

[@What.its.like.]

All three of the last choices were raced did you pick up on that Great choice

[@neildickson5394]

My favorite Hudson's, 51-53 design wise. Least favorite, the 54. Awful taillights. Also looking ancient by 54. The step down design was incredibly innovative in 48, but nearly impossible to update. Sit a 54 next to an Olds 88, Studebaker, or even a 54 Kaiser and you'll see what I mean. I agree, the most beautiful and comfortable interiors, bar none. I'll take the 51 Convertible, who wouldn't? And, the 51 Studebaker Commander Starlight, probably the most unique regular production car in history.

[@What.its.like.]

Great choices the last scenario was the impossible scenario because you could buy all of those cars during that year and you would have that choice it would be a really hard choice to make.. =)

[@MrRockett88]

I think if you ou mention a Rocket 88, you should use the song Rocket 88

[@What.its.like.]

I’ve been looking for one Classic Automall has one I’ve been trying to get back there I think I’m gonna go back to classic automall in a few weeks hopefully it’s still there

[@donaldkgarman296]

EVERYBODY I KNEW LIKED SMOKEY YUNICK.....IF IT WASN'T IN THE RULEBOOK HE WOULD PUT IT TO USE.....SOME OF THE COWBOY CROWD CALLED HIM A CHEATER , BUT IF IT ISN'T IN THE RULES HOW CAN IT BE CALLED CHEATING ?

[@What.its.like.]

That guy was one hell of a character.. Best damn mechanic there ever was.. When the base gets bigger we are going to start covering people definitely going to do an episode on him

[@aaronwilliams6989]

I could have one.

[@What.its.like.]

I want one =)

[@siddrajput1029]

I would rather have '51 Hornet "Doc" of course!

[@timothysotelo3868]

Who were the competition to Hudson of this era

[@What.its.like.]

Oldsmobile, studebaker

[@woodruffokjulee5615]

The power windows are hydraulic not electric.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for that correction

[@bikabill5182]

WYR, any Hornet.

[@What.its.like.]

Great choice =)

[@mejurgensen]

'51 Hornet in both

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet =) totally agree but the last choice would be tough especially if you could buy them all now at the same price point ( not sure if that’s possible but imagine if you could) I was looking just for giggles Hudson hornet aren’t that expensive all things considered you can get one for about 20 grand in the Classic Car world that’s nothing.. I saw a rocket 88 it was a 1950 fastback he wanted 34 grand I haven’t seen a Studebaker with a V-8 on the market in a while but I could imagine it’s somewhere in between or closer to 20

[@livewire2759]

I would rather... have the '53 Hornet over the other two, and I'd take the Olds Rocket. Is that a Beatles song? Sounds like something from the early '60s... Roll Over Beethoven...?

[@What.its.like.]

Great choices awesome guess it is a Beatles song it is not something.. It was earlier than that

[@livewire2759]

@@What.its.like. LOL... no, I wasn't actually guessing the song "something"... just that it sounds like one of their early songs. Gimme a few minutes, I might actually get this one if nobody else gets it first...

[@livewire2759]

@@What.its.like. Is it "Honey Don't"... the Carl Perkins song they covered? It also sounds like "Everybody's Trying to be My Baby"... or "Can't Buy Me Love", but I don't think it's that one...

[@What.its.like.]

None of those

[@dancahill8555]

What was "sensitized gasoline?"

[@What.its.like.]

Not sure race fuel? Ethyl

[@JamesAllmond]

52 Hornet 51 Stude

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet =) choices

[@allenwayne2033]

Beatles. Love Me Do?

[@What.its.like.]

Great guess it is the Beatles but it’s not that song

[@shoutingatclouds1050]

I think everyone in this channel would love and appreciate this car. 1952 Hudson looks to much like a cop car and the FAT bright work is to fat and the (rear end of the car is broader) than the front and the bright work is pointing down why? Pointing down like a boat-tail it conflicts with the proportions. 1951 Hudson looks the best of all. The 51 doesn't have the fat, fat pointing down brightwork on the side and it looks better without it and the 51 has the best wheels and no annoying two-tone paint. The 53 Hornet has the nicest turn signals and grill but overall the least attractive otherwise.

[@What.its.like.]

One of me favorite 50s cars glad you all concur =)

[@theophilhist6455]

Weird and sad intro ..great car coverage. The Hudson Hornet.....enough said

[@paulypooper2]

This video is tedious, informative but tedious

[@What.its.like.]

Tedious in a good way?