Hudson Hornet
In 1951, Hudson introduced the Hornet. It was a full-size sedan with an affordable price and a few interesting features. The first feature was the sleek design with the sloping roofline that made Hornets look longer, wider and sportier.
The second feature was the all-new “step down” construction that merged the chassis and body in one structure. It helped the Hornet achieve a lower center of gravity for better handling. The third important feature was the improved straight eight-cylinder engine with 308 CID and up to 170 HP on tap.