Hudson 1954 Models

The last of the stepdowns...
On October 30, 1954, the last Detroit-built Hudson rolled off the production line, marking the end of “true” Hudson designed-and-built automobiles. Throughout this drama, Hudson employees, designers, and engineers produced some of the company’s finest cars, proving the Hudson Motor Car Company was not going down without a fight, giving us the exotic coachbuilt Italia, plus numerous prototypes and final versions of the iconic “Step Down” models. While Hudson lived on – mostly in name only – through 1957, its products continue to be celebrated by legions of collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

Hudson styling was revised for 1954, with “senior” models updated with cues borrowed from the compact Jet, but with a more successful execution. The mainstay Hornet, which earned 81 victories during its brilliant racing career, continued as Hudson’s image and performance leader. Featuring sleek bodylines suggestive of speed and efficiency, the final Detroit-built Hornets were equipped with numerous standard features including most available for the Super Wasp, plus such desirable items as crank-type front vent windows, a cast aluminum ‘high-compression’ cylinder head, electric clock, foam rubber rear seat cushions, Custom wheel covers, and upgraded trim.