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The Commodore nameplate was introduced in the Hudson range in 1941, but it was the 1948 model that drew all the attention, becoming one of the most innovative and unusual automobile in America with the 'step-down' body. Because of the encircling frame, passengers stepped down into the vehicles. The 'step-down' Hudson's occupants sat inside a body 190 cm wide – by far the widest and most roomy of all American cars – and 150 cm tall.
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The Hudson name was inspired by Joseph L. Hudson, a Detroit department store entrepreneur and founder of Hudson's department store, who provided the necessary capital and gave permission for the company to be named after him. A total of eight Detroit businessmen formed the company on February 20, 1909, to produce an automobile which would sell for less than US$ 1,000, equivalent to approximately $26,248 in today's funds. One of the chief "car men" and organizer of the company was Roy D. Chapin, a young executive who had worked with Ransom E. Olds.
The Commodore nameplate was introduced in the Hudson range in 1941, but it was the 1948 model that drew all the attention, becoming one of the most innovative and unusual automobile in America with the 'step-down' body. The cars - this type of construction was extended all over the Hudson range - had a light, but strong body with a perimeter frame that sorrounded the car and covered the upper part of the back wheels with the integrated fenders. Because of the encircling frame, passengers stepped down into the vehicles. The 'step-down' Hudson's occupants sat inside a body 190 cm wide – by far the widest and most roomy of all American cars – and 150 cm tall. Hudson boasted that the rear seat was so wide it allowed a ’40 cm wide rear seat center armrest.' The 'step-down' Hudson's low center of gravity made easily the best-handling auto in America and brought it unprecedented success in early NASCAR stock car racing.
The 1952 Hudson Commodore had two versions: the Six (6-cylinder engine) and the Eight (8-cylinder engine), both available in four body types: 4-Door Sedan, 2-Door Club Coupe, 2-Door Hollywood Hardtop and 2-Door Convertible Brougham. The 1952 Six and the Eight Commodores were known as "6B" and "8B" models, as they replaced the "A" models sold in 1951.
This four-door sedan, the flagship of Hudson's model range, is a good example in Gulf Green with grey, blue and tan striped cloth upholstery and brown carpets. It is equipped with Hudson's 3835 cc, 128 horsepower inline eight-cylinder engine, optional Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, body color steel wheels with large hubcaps, trim rings and whitewall tires, Hudson fog lights, dual remote spotlights, radio and heater. The dashboard is finished in a marbleized pattern complementing the upholstery colors and is highlighted with chrome bezels and covers. This 1952 Hudson Commodore Eight is an attractive example of a car remembered fondly for its advanced design and appreciated for its comfort, style and good performance.
In 2014, the car won the first prize at the Retro American Muscle Cars, for originality.
This car has covered 2.145 miles.
