The Hudson Jet is a compact-sized automobile produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, during the 1953 and 1954 model years. The Jet was the automaker's response to the popular Nash Rambler.

Following a $12 million development program, the economy-priced Hudson Jet debuted in 1953. During development days, rumor had it that Hudson was putting step-down principles into a lighter car. When produced, the Jet's basic suspension and chassis features were similar to the bigger Hudsons of 1946-1957.

The Hudson Jet was a series of compact cars introduced in 1953. The Jet was sold as a two or four door sedan, and was powered by a 3.3L inline six engine. Two main trim levels were offered on the Jet, Standard or Super, with the later being the top trim level, although and even higher trim, the Jet-Liner, was offered in 1954.

2018年9月23日 · The 1953 and 1954 Jet line was an attempt by Hudson to tap into that lucrative market, and hopefully help pull the company out of its downward spiral. The small four-door, six-passenger sedan sat on a tight 105-inch wheelbase, and housed a …

The 1954 Hudson Jet was the final year for the model and one of the final years for the brand. It makes this well-presented two-tone classic an affordable way to be distinctly different. The Jet is one of those cars that made a footnote for being good but not being around very long.

2024年12月13日 · Dive into the 1954 Hudson Jet's legacy—a compact sedan that pioneered innovation in an era of giants. Explore its design, impact & collector appeal!

2018年4月18日 · Introduced in 1953, the compact Jet was intended to save Hudson, but it only accelerated the proud Detroit automaker’s downfall. In theory, the Jet should have been a big winner for the Hudson Motor Car Company.

2010年6月19日 · When the Hudson Jet was first announced in 1952, company officials thought the compact sedan would be a renaissance for the venerable automaker. Today, many historians will tell you it was Hudson’s fatal mistake. This week, we look at the origins and history of the much-maligned 1953–1954 Hudson Jet. HUDSON, ESSEX, TERRAPLANE

2022年3月27日 · Just like GM’s many Deadly Sins, this car hammered many nails into the coffin of it’s maker. The Jet started development in 1950 after the success of the lower-priced Hudson Pacemaker, a slightly shorter and low-trim stepdown Hudson.

Welcome to the site that is dedicated to the Hudson: Jet, Super Jet, and Jetliner models of 1953 and 1954 as well as the Italia. Whether you come as an owner looking for more information on your Jet, or you're simply a "car crazy" fan, you have found the best resource for maintenance information, history, and more!