Just visited the museum. The traffic light prism was amazing. You should mention the straight eight, it wasn't amazing but it is sure interesting. Sounds interesting as well.
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What a gorgeous car. It's a shame that the automobile industry has lost sight of making cars that are visually beautiful. Technology is great. But it would be amazing to have cars that are beautiful as well as technologically advanced.
I say the hell with technology. All it does is break and force you to bring the car to a shop, who often as not, tries to cheat you. Simple easy to fix cars are so much better.
@@michaelbenardo5695simple, easy-to-fix cars that get 8 to 10 mpg (at $4 a gallon) and belch smog so thick you can stare into the noonday sun through it. We won't even talk about what happens to a person's skull when it hits a windshield at 70 mph (the car stops, you don't) in the event of a collision.
The Hudson Hornet was truly a land yacht, I have a picture of my parents standing next to their Hudson in the late 40's before I was born. Thanks so much Donald!
Thanks, we heard about the Hudson’s, etc….interestingly my Parents got rid of their **1948 **CHEVY FOR THE 1953 BUICK DYNAFOW/yellow & BLACK( I ordered my 1977 TransAM SE/ Hurst Hatches/ loaded in OCT 1976** from **Same Dealer’s Son, etc.
Ageless beauty with substance of art. It acts as a perfect backdrop for Mr. Donald Osborne. They both compliment each other. Steve McQueen's 1950 Hudson Commodore convertible truly looked exactly like a yatch.. especially with its paintwork. Thankyou Team AAM Live Long N Prosper 🖖
What beautiful car. Seriously appreciate what you guys are doing for all of us who see and feel some cars as much more than a machine that takes us from point A to point B.
When I was a little kid our family car was a 1947 Hudson Commodore Eight with Drivemaster transmission, Hudson's own automatic. My father said he never had a car that handled or held the road so well until he bought a Mercedes in the early seventies.
Still have Dad's '49 Commodore. Big flat head six. Electric overdrive. Dad loved that car. The end of the splined input shaft of the transmission twisted off (a fairly common complaint with those Hudsons, as I understand) in 1963 and Dad parked it, intending to have it fixed. Life got in the way and the repair never happened. It still has the 1963 Texas license plates on it. Purely by chance, in the mid-80s I found a transmission for it leaning against a tree in Arkansas. I bought it, took it home and put it in the trunk, intending to use it to get the Hudson back on the road. Again, life got in the way. I'm 70 now and doubt I'll ever get around to it. When Dad bought the car, the clock didn't work. As a toddler, I was standing in the seat next to Dad when he had to brake hard. My head broke the glass face of the clock (yes, it was real glass.) I had a boo-boo that earned me a bandaid, so I didn't mind. The clock started working again, Dad put a new crystal in it and it continued working for many years.
Hope you get around to replacing that trans. If if is a stick and not Drivemaster or Hydramatic, it won't be hard to replace. Manual transmissions are not very heavy.
Hello Donald . Looking very dapper ! One of Jay's favourites l believe ! This car is in spectacular condition and the paintwork is glorious . Thankyou Donald
Wow this is an automobile!! There is nothing to compete with it in today's market. I truly enjoy your posts and your sharing your knowledge... thank you!!!😎
As a 4 year old,in 1952,I remember ,the first Hudson hornet,Ablue over blue,a guy had a few doors down,on the west side of Chicago,also my golfd father had a Kaiser frazer,early 1950 s,another remarkable vehicle,color,was a light bronze,I thoughtI was in a space ship!At,75 years old,you remember!My other uncle,had a 1949,Chrysler,4 door,New Yorker,what a Tank!When I was,20,I had a 51,Olds 98,4 door,another tank,303 .5 V8,it would roll!!!
I love these cars, this style was built for 2 years. 48 and 49. In 1950 they changed the styling a little bit. I have the 49 commodore 8, in two tone blue. Absolutely beautiful car.
I just love any these old land "yachts", so much room in the back seats. About 10 min. from my house there was a long ago dealer for Hudson, he even had several Hudson trucks. Some of the vehicles in his back lot where brand new when he stopped selling them. One day I asked him if I could take a look at what he had back there. His reply was "does it look like I'm poor and need to sell anything" Years later they where in such bad shape they where sold for scrape.
I loved the Land Yachts exhibition and out of all the beautiful automobiles that were there this 1948 Hudson Commodore was my favorite one. The detail of the chrome accents was beautiful. The chrome around the door for the gas cap, the tire valve on the outside of the car near the trunk to fill the spare tire, so many innovations on this one car and it was so beautiful. I'm wondering when Donald will do a drive in this car and post it.
Thanks for coming out to the show Tom when it was in the museum and for watching. We will definitely put the 1948 Hudson on the list now that it is not parked in the Museum!
that design was ahead of its time. A year before Ford shoe box which I thought it was the first American ponton. It even looks more modern than the 51 hornet
This was the "On The Road" car of Jack Kerouac's famous Beat Generation travels. According to the novel it was purchased new by Jack Cassady, who could drive it all day and all night at 90 mph from Denver to New York over 1800 miles only stopping for fuel. Of course that was before the Interstate Highway system and at a time when Benzedrine was over the counter. .
My Uncle had a 53 Hornet, Twin H power. Awesome car. He ran over our mail box at the curb in our front yard every time he came over to visit. His brother my Grandad bought it from him and parked it in one of grandad's barns for years. Not sure what happened to it, sort of disappeared, I'm afraid.
Great classy video and great car. What's so impressive about the late 40's early 50's cars, is how solid these cars were. I had a friend who owned a 50 Chevy in high school. He wanted to show me how strong the rear fenders were, so he karate kicked the right rear fender. No dent occurred. Try that with ANY modern car made in the last 50 years. This is a beautiful car inside and out, and proves that size has a lot to do with practicality, luxury and curb appeal. Pulling up to the valet in this car would give one a lot more pride than the guy in a 100k + Mercedes. i.e he'd probably compliment you and want a photo of himself in the driver's seat..
I was not a fan of the 50s unless it was European small cars. But the 1940s had some beautiful smooth curved cars which I love. This one fits. I like Jays 41 Plymouth coupe as well. Curves over fins.
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Off-axis camera angles are super annoying! Always be looking at the viewer--we're over here, so stop looking at someone else who is not the one viewing this video.
Just visited the museum. The traffic light prism was amazing. You should mention the straight eight, it wasn't amazing but it is sure interesting. Sounds interesting as well.
Thank you for the support! We hope you can join us for a viewing of our next exhibition, Collecting Moving Forward - Youngtimer Landmarks, starting September 10th!
What a gorgeous car. It's a shame that the automobile industry has lost sight of making cars that are visually beautiful. Technology is great. But it would be amazing to have cars that are beautiful as well as technologically advanced.
I say the hell with technology. All it does is break and force you to bring the car to a shop, who often as not, tries to cheat you. Simple easy to fix cars are so much better.
@@michaelbenardo5695simple, easy-to-fix cars that get 8 to 10 mpg (at $4 a gallon) and belch smog so thick you can stare into the noonday sun through it.
We won't even talk about what happens to a person's skull when it hits a windshield at 70 mph (the car stops, you don't) in the event of a collision.
That color is absolutely perfect for that Hudson Commodore. Thank you for posting this.
We would have to agree. Thank you for watching!
Like a zeppelin on wheels, in the best way possible!
Just love the work you are doing with this channel! Thanks so much Mr. Osborne!
Thank you kindly!
What a beauty and great color details, down to the red-striped hub caps.
The post-war period was amazing, I could sit inside and daydream all day.
I could listen to Donald talk about literally anything and be absolutely captivated by it. Thanks for doing what you do, Donald!
If you loveeee classic carsssss..... 🎶
Great example thank you for sharing sir
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Wonderful that the Audrain appreciates all aspects of the history and development of the automobile!
All people and all cars are welcome in this growing community!
I hope you can arrange to take this on the road for us Donald, what a classic!
We would love that! Maybe we will have a driving video in the future!
The Hudson Hornet was truly a land yacht, I have a picture of my parents standing next to their Hudson in the late 40's before I was born. Thanks so much Donald!
Thanks, we heard about the Hudson’s, etc….interestingly my Parents got rid of their **1948 **CHEVY FOR THE 1953 BUICK DYNAFOW/yellow & BLACK( I ordered my 1977 TransAM SE/ Hurst Hatches/ loaded in OCT 1976** from **Same Dealer’s Son, etc.
What a great memento! As Donald often says, everyone has a photograph with a car!
Ageless beauty with substance of art. It acts as a perfect backdrop for Mr. Donald Osborne. They both compliment each other.
Steve McQueen's 1950 Hudson Commodore convertible truly looked exactly like a yatch.. especially with its paintwork.
Thankyou Team AAM
Live Long N Prosper 🖖
What beautiful car. Seriously appreciate what you guys are doing for all of us who see and feel some cars as much more than a machine that takes us from point A to point B.
Cars are so much more than a means of transportation. We appreciate your support!
When I was a little kid our family car was a 1947 Hudson Commodore Eight with Drivemaster transmission, Hudson's own automatic.
My father said he never had a car that handled or held the road so well until he bought a Mercedes in the early seventies.
I would love to have a Hudson. They're just wonderful looking and I want to feel what everyone is talking about when they describe the way they drive
Still have Dad's '49 Commodore. Big flat head six. Electric overdrive. Dad loved that car. The end of the splined input shaft of the transmission twisted off (a fairly common complaint with those Hudsons, as I understand) in 1963 and Dad parked it, intending to have it fixed. Life got in the way and the repair never happened. It still has the 1963 Texas license plates on it. Purely by chance, in the mid-80s I found a transmission for it leaning against a tree in Arkansas. I bought it, took it home and put it in the trunk, intending to use it to get the Hudson back on the road. Again, life got in the way. I'm 70 now and doubt I'll ever get around to it. When Dad bought the car, the clock didn't work. As a toddler, I was standing in the seat next to Dad when he had to brake hard. My head broke the glass face of the clock (yes, it was real glass.) I had a boo-boo that earned me a bandaid, so I didn't mind. The clock started working again, Dad put a new crystal in it and it continued working for many years.
Hope you get around to replacing that trans. If if is a stick and not Drivemaster or Hydramatic, it won't be hard to replace. Manual transmissions are not very heavy.
That's an incredible story. Hopefully you get it back on the road one day!
Hello Donald . Looking very dapper ! One of Jay's favourites l believe ! This car is in spectacular condition and the paintwork is glorious . Thankyou Donald
Many thanks!
Wonderful cars, Dad bought the 49 Hornet and it was amazingly spacious and elegant.
The most beautiful car ever built. Proud owner of a 51 Commodore.
My favorite car/s of that period. Beautiful example. Can't wait to see her run. Thanks Mr. Osborne.❤️💙😎😎🔥🙈
Neither can we! Maybe we'll see it running after this exhibition closes? 👀
Just a beautiful car! I didn't realize that a rear wiper was available on them.
It is!
Gotta love the plastic on the upholstery.
Looking forward to seeing Donald behind the wheel.
Thanks for supporting the channel!
I had one and sold it. 20 years ago, I bet if I had it now I could get enough not to worry about home property taxes.
Wow this is an automobile!! There is nothing to compete with it in today's market. I truly enjoy your posts and your sharing your knowledge... thank you!!!😎
Thanks for watching!
What a gorgeous car!
Oh My! That deep shiny grey and those red-stripe white wall tires!
Thank you for sharing.😊😊
Well said Donald.........the love you have for this car just beams out of you...........what a beautiful example this one is ❤️
Donald does love classic cars!
I had to come back for a second look at this car! It is so beautiful! Donald Osborne is the perfect sophisticated, host for this channel!
Dad had a ‘49. On vacation trips I’d ride laying on the back deck. Fun.
This is a geat example of the luxury, and style car makers were capable of, this design is timeless.
Yes, it is. Stay tuned for the video of us taking this car out on the road, it's been a long time coming.
As a 4 year old,in 1952,I remember ,the first Hudson hornet,Ablue over blue,a guy had a few doors down,on the west side of Chicago,also my golfd father had a Kaiser frazer,early 1950 s,another remarkable vehicle,color,was a light bronze,I thoughtI was in a space ship!At,75 years old,you remember!My other uncle,had a 1949,Chrysler,4 door,New Yorker,what a Tank!When I was,20,I had a 51,Olds 98,4 door,another tank,303 .5 V8,it would roll!!!
Love the Hudson
What a magnificent example. My favorite period is post ww2 threw the 50s. I'm a 1957 model myself.
You are one of the few gent’s who wear a bow tie well. He must have enough gravitas to balance its’ insouciance. Haha. Love your wardrobe.
I love these cars, this style was built for 2 years. 48 and 49. In 1950 they changed the styling a little bit. I have the 49 commodore 8, in two tone blue. Absolutely beautiful car.
Thanks for sharing!
Drive it, drive it, drive it! We took many family vacations in Dad's '50 Commodore. My brother has it now. Great car for traveling.
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I love this car!!!!
I just love any these old land "yachts", so much room in the back seats. About 10 min. from my house there was a long ago dealer for Hudson, he even had several Hudson trucks. Some of the vehicles in his back lot where brand new when he stopped selling them. One day I asked him if I could take a look at what he had back there. His reply was "does it look like I'm poor and need to sell anything" Years later they where in such bad shape they where sold for scrape.
Beautiful car, just love Hudson’s I always wanted a Wasp.
What a beauty!
Thank you for the share, super nice car.
Glad you like it Thank you so much for watching
I loved the Land Yachts exhibition and out of all the beautiful automobiles that were there this 1948 Hudson Commodore was my favorite one. The detail of the chrome accents was beautiful. The chrome around the door for the gas cap, the tire valve on the outside of the car near the trunk to fill the spare tire, so many innovations on this one car and it was so beautiful. I'm wondering when Donald will do a drive in this car and post it.
Thanks for coming out to the show Tom when it was in the museum and for watching. We will definitely put the 1948 Hudson on the list now that it is not parked in the Museum!
Mr. O makes this car look good.
Donald always looks good!!
Donald Osborne, one of my favorite automotive enthusiasts.
If he’s involved with this program, I’m in, just subscribed 👍🇺🇸
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Beautiful!!!
Yes! Excellent!
Not a lot of people know that Hudson never had V8’s.
They built their racing heritage on inline 6’s!
Very true! Thanks for the support!
that design was ahead of its time. A year before Ford shoe box which I thought it was the first American ponton. It even looks more modern than the 51 hornet
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Very nice video. I have always loved the Hudsons.
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I love this stuff. Great job sir.
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This was the "On The Road" car of Jack Kerouac's famous Beat Generation travels. According to the novel it was purchased new by Jack Cassady, who could drive it all day and all night at 90 mph from Denver to New York over 1800 miles only stopping for fuel. Of course that was before the Interstate Highway system and at a time when Benzedrine was over the counter. .
My Uncle had a 53 Hornet, Twin H power. Awesome car. He ran over our mail box at the curb in our front yard every time he came over to visit. His brother my Grandad bought it from him and parked it in one of grandad's barns for years. Not sure what happened to it, sort of disappeared, I'm afraid.
Love ya Donald but the car's the star.
Oh my what a bombshell.
We don't blame you for feeling that way!
I love this car. What frightens me is parts availability.
Great classy video and great car. What's so impressive about the late 40's early 50's cars, is how solid these cars were. I had a friend who owned a 50 Chevy in high school. He wanted to show me how strong the rear fenders were, so he karate kicked the right rear fender. No dent occurred. Try that with ANY modern car made in the last 50 years.
This is a beautiful car inside and out, and proves that size has a lot to do with practicality, luxury and curb appeal. Pulling up to the valet in this car would give one a lot more pride than the guy in a 100k + Mercedes. i.e he'd probably compliment you and want a photo of himself in the driver's seat..
I was not a fan of the 50s unless it was European small cars. But the 1940s had some beautiful smooth curved cars which I love. This one fits. I like Jays 41 Plymouth coupe as well. Curves over fins.
Curves? Fins? They're all cool to us!
Great video
Thanks!
Good vid, great bow tie.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That is a beautiful car. I am sad that we do not see cars made with this kind of opulence anymore.
We have a driving video with this car coming out very soon. Stay tuned! You can also see it being driving here for the Amelia Island concours tour: Audrain Goes to The Amelia!
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Your channel just came into my feed. And am pretty darn happy ☺️
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THat must of been my Aunts car, it still has the plastic seat covers.
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How do I get to watch full road test ?
Are the auto restorers from Rhode Island?
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NOTHING COMPARED TO THE HUDSON STYLE IN 1948 ! NO ! NOTHING, NOT EVEN CADILLAC !
We love our Hudson!
Off-axis camera angles are super annoying! Always be looking at the viewer--we're over here, so stop looking at someone else who is not the one viewing this video.
that mic hurts my ears
un safe car bone hitting iron metal and steal will look ugley
Thank you Donald. Give me a call when you take the Commodore out. I'd love to be aboard. LOVE the step down Hudsons.
Boy, this one is ugly and can’t have been safe at speeds over 50 mph.
right on