| 1909 |
First Hudson—Model 20—introduced.
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| 1912 |
Joseph L. Hudson dies.
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| 1916 |
Hudson Super Six introduced.
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| 1917 |
First Essex (a 1919 model) introduced as companion car to Hudson - an inexpensive, high performance (for the time)—55hp.
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| 1922 |
Essex a closed car for only more than a touring car—by 1925 the coach was less.
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| 1930 |
First Hudson 8.
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| 1932 |
Essex becomes Essex Terraplane.
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| 1933 |
Essex name dropped, Terraplane gets the Hudson 8—the high power to weight ratio produces sensational performance and speed records.
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| 1936 |
President Roy D. Chapin dies.
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| 1937 |
Terraplane phased out.
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1947
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Step-down design used on Hudson.
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| 1953 |
Hudson Jet compact introduced. This model’s disappointing sales convinces Hudson that a merger is necessary; Some Hudsons equipped for “severe usage” develop 200 hp and dominate stock car racing.
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