The first generation Wasp rode Hudson's existing shorter chassis, five inches shorter than the Hornet's, yet it carried the trim and interior of the top model. It used a six cylinder engine, a smaller one than the Hornet's, with optional overdrive or General Motors automatic transmission. In 1953 a more powerful Super Wasp line joined the base car, and in 1954 the whole large Hudson range was reskinned in a squarer shape at great expense. Its model years run from 1952 to 1954.
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Source Wikipedia: Hudson Motor Car CompanyLead paragraph, mergertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, merger
In 1954, Hudson merged with Nash-Kelvinator to form American Motors Corporation (AMC).
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The Hudson Motor Car Company was an American automobile company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan which manufactured Hudson and other branded vehicles from 1909 until 1954.
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The Wasp (Series 58) was introduced by Hudson for the 1952 model year as an upgraded version of the Hudson Pacemaker
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The Wasp (Series 58) was introduced by Hudson for the 1952 model year as an upgraded version of the Hudson Pacemaker
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Two distinct generations of the Hudson Wasp can be identified: from 1952 to 1954, when it used Hudson's existing short-wheelbase platform
Body style, sedan: First generation
sedan, a convertible, and a two-door
Body style, coupe: First generation
sedan, a convertible, and a two-door
Body style, convertible: First generation
sedan, a convertible, and a two-door
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The Hudson Motor Car Company was an American automobile company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan which manufactured Hudson and other branded vehicles from 1909 until 1954.
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