When the big three auto makers were forming, they often bought smaller companies. Some brands changed hands often and some were independent until they finally closed. One auto maker that recently saw a nostalgic homage was Hudson, featured in the animated movie Cars.
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After funding the effort Joseph Hudson wasn't involved much in the operations of the company which was largely run by Coffin and ex-Oldsmobile men: Roy Chapin, George Dunham and Roscoe B. Jackson. Hudson and Nash were merged into the American Motors in 1954 and the last production year for Hudson was 1957. |
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| 1926 REO Sport Sedan..named for Ranson E Olds. | |
| Kaiser Manhattan. | |
| Kaiser Manhattan interior. | |
| Kaiser Dragon. | |
| Kaiser Dragon. | |
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For our fans of street rods and muscle cars, long time builder and drag racer, John Delaughter of Phoenix, AZ has started a new automotive appraisal business specializing in pre-purchase and insurance valuation inspections. The details and information for contacting JW Appraisals is on his web site.
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The Dymaxion car was a concept car designed by U.S. inventor and architect Buckminster Fuller in 1933. Dymaxion is a brand name that Fuller gave to several of his inventions, to emphasize that he considered them part of a more general project to improve humanity's living conditions.
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| The car had a fuel efficiency of 30 miles per gallon and could transport 11 passengers. Fuller claimed it could reach speeds of 120 miles per hour although the fastest documented speed was 90 miles per hour | |
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| This 1934 Hudson Terraplane convertible is one of less than a dozen known to still exist in the U.S. | |
| Terraplanes were built between 1932 and 1938 by the Hudson Motor Car Company. Although inexpensive, they were powerful and stylish. | |
| It was easy to enjoy the open road with the top down and the kids planted in the rumbles seat in this spacious roadster. | |
| The art deco styling elements extended to the fender skirts over wire wheels. | |
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Motorcycle lovers will enjoy the side trip to the 1930's Custom Henderson Streamliner motorcyle page. |
| More oldies photos and info coming... | |
| More oldies photos and info coming... | |
| More oldies photos and info coming... | |
| More oldies photos and info coming... | |
| We've just started this site so please be patient while we try to remember stuff.. there's more to come. | |
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