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Year: 1953  (Item #B35100)
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HUDSON, "Presenting a New Kind of Car: The Wonderful Hudson Jet":
8 page color catalog, 15x11. White cover, with red and black lettering, has photo rendering showing three-quarter frontal view of red Hudson Super Jet 4-Door Sedan. Thirty-eight photographs and photo renderings show exterior, interior, engine, features, upholstery selections and options for Hudson Jet and Super Jet 4-Door Sedans. Includes discussion. Folded for mailing; therefore, price has been reduced. Dated 11- 52. I.D. #1000M. Form No. AM 5301. Price:- $45.
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Year: 1953  (Item #B37078)
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HUDSON (Super Jet):
Press photo, 8x10. Photograph shows three-quarter frontal view of Hudson Super Jet 4-Door Sedan driving on highway. Neg. No. A5313. Price:- $20.
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Year: 1953  (Item #B36765)
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HUDSON, "Presenting a New Kind of Car: The Wonderful Hudson Jet":
8 page color catalog, 15x11. White cover, with red and black lettering, has photo rendering showing three-quarter frontal view of red Hudson Super Jet 4-Door Sedan. Thirty-eight photographs and photo renderings show exterior, interior, engine, features, upholstery selections and options for Hudson Jet and Super Jet 4-Door Sedans. Includes discussion. Folded for mailing and cover had dealer stamp; therefore, price has been reduced. Dated 11-52. I.D. #1000M. Form No. AM 5301. Price:- $35.
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Year: 1953/54  (Item #H4035)
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HUDSON, "Hudson Motor Car Company Parts Price List - Revision Sheets":
Packet of information consists of forty-one pages of "Parts Price List Revision Sheets" dated from 9-15-53 through 5-28-54. Also includes: a) "Numerical Parts Price List, dated Oct. 1, 1953 (14 pages); b) "Revised Pages for Numerical Parts Price List", dated Jan. 1, 1953 (64 pages); c) "General Parts Policies and Information Bulletin", dated 3-15-54 (1 page); and d) "Parts Merchandising Bulletin", dated 7-26-54 (1 page). (C) Price: $40.
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Year: 1954  (Item #B16761)
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HUDSON, "Presenting Hudson: Hudson Hornet . Hudson Wasp . Hudson Jet":
8 page color folder, 15x11. Cover of this oversize catalog is photo rendering showing three-quarter frontal views of red Hudson Jet-Liner 4-Door Sedan with black top, two-tone blue Hudson Hornet 4-Door Sedan and two-tone green Hudson Super Wasp 2- Door Sedan in outdoor setting. Thirty-one additional photo renderings and drawings show exterior, interior, engine and features of Hudson Super Jet 4-Door Sedan and Club Sedan, Jet-Liner 4-Door Sedan, Jet 4-Door Sedan and Utility Sedan, Hornet 4-Door Sedan, Super Wasp 2-Door Sedan and Wasp 2-Door Sedan. Includes discussion. Folded for mailing; therefore, price has been reduced. Dated 9-53. I.D. #1000M. Form No. AM 5402. Price:- $25.
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Year: 1954  (Item #B36770)
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HUDSON, "Presenting Hudson: Hudson Hornet . Hudson Wasp . Hudson Jet":
8 page color folder, 15x11. Cover of this oversize catalog is photo rendering showing three-quarter frontal views of red Hudson Jet-Liner 4-Door Sedan with black top, two-tone blue Hudson Hornet 4-Door Sedan and two-tone green Hudson Super Wasp 2- Door Sedan in outdoor setting. Thirty-one additional photo renderings and drawings show exterior, interior, engine and features of Hudson Super Jet 4-Door Sedan and Club Sedan, Jet-Liner 4-Door Sedan, Jet 4-Door Sedan and Utility Sedan, Hornet 4-Door Sedan, Super Wasp 2-Door Sedan and Wasp 2-Door Sedan. Includes discussion. Folded for mailing and cover has dealer stamp; therefore, price has been reduced. Dated 9-53. I.D. #1000M. Form No. AM 5402. Price:- $20.
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Year: 1955  (Item #B36771)
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HUDSON, "Hudson: Hudson and American Motors Present New Hornets and Wasps":
12 page color catalog, 11x14. Cover of this oversize catalog is closeup view photograph showing side of white Hudson Hornet V-8 Custom Hollywood Hardtop with red top and interior. Twenty-seven photographs, photo renderings and drawings show exterior, interior, engine, chassis and features of the Hudson Hornet V-8 Custom Hollywood Hardtop and 4-Door Sedan and Wasp Custom Hollywood Hardtop and 4- Door Sedan. Includes discussion, specifications and lists of standard and optional accessories. Cover has two dealer stamps; therefore, price has been reduced. Copyright 1955. I.D. #1-55-250M. Form No. HM-55-1013. Price:- $60.
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Year: 1955  (Item #B6598)
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HUDSON, "American Motors Rolls Out the Red Carpet With the All-New Hudson Hornets and Wasps":
Postcard, 5x8. Front of card is photograph showing three- quarter frontal view of white Hudson Hornet Hollywood 2-Door with red hardtop on stage with ballerinas. Reverse side is unused postcard, with discussion. I.D. #12-54- 200M. Form No. HM-55-1057. Price:- $15.
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Year: 1955  (Item #B16763)
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HUDSON, "Hudson Wasp Custom Hollywood Hardtop":
Postcard, 5x8. Front of card is photograph showing three-quarter rear view of red and white Hudson Wasp Custom Hollywood 2-Door Hardtop on showroom floor. Reverse side is unused postcard, with discussion. I.D. #1-55-200M. Form No. HM-55-1057. Price:- $10.
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Year: 1955  (Item #B16764)
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HUDSON, "Hudson Hornet Custom 4-Door Sedan":
Postcard, 5x8. Front of card is photograph showing three-quarter rear view of two-tone blue Hudson Hornet Custom 4-Door Sedan on showroom floor. Reverse side is unused postcard, with discussion. Salesman wrote a message on back of card, but it was never mailed. I.D. #1-55-200M. Form No. HM-55-1057. Price:- $10.
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Year: 1955  (Item #B16766)
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HUDSON (Hornet, Wasp and Rambler), "For Your Motoring Enjoyment: Hudson Accessories":
8 page part-color folder, 8x10. Blue and white cover, with yellow circle for title and red, green and black lettering, has inset photograph showing frontal view of a Hudson automobile superimposed on drawing of woman behind steering wheel of a car. Folder opens to 15x20 layout with twenty-two photographs showing accessories that you could purchase with your new Hudson to enhance it's "beauty . . . luxury . . . splendor" or make it safer to drive, with descriptions. Reverse side has thirteen additional photographs showing radios, comfort and convenience accessories and seat covers, with descriptions. Price:- $35.
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Year: 1955  (Item #B16767)
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HUDSON, "Hudson: Hudson and American Motors Present New Hornets and Wasps":
8 page color folder, 15x11. Cover of this oversize folder is photograph showing frontal view of passenger half of red Hudson automobile with white top. Folder opens to 29x21 layout with sixteen photographs, photo renderings and drawings showing exterior, interior, engine, chassis and features of Hudson Hornet Championship Six Custom 4-Door Sedan and V-8 Custom Hollywood Hardtop and Hudson Wasp Custom 4-Door Sedan and Hollywood Hardtop, with discussion. Reverse side has eight additional photographs showing exterior, interior and features of Hudson Hornet V- 8 Custom Hollywood Hardtop and Wasp Custom 4-Door Sedan, with discussion and specifications. Copyright 1955. I.D. #1-55-500M. Form No. HM-55-1021. Price:- $40.
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Year: 1955  (Item #H3973)
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HUDSON/NASH, "DuPont Colors - Nash/Hudson":
Two 2 (single-side printed) page color sheet, 11x9. Paint chips, with paint names and code numbers for Nash and Hudson automobiles. Reverse side has color combination numbers and two-tone combinations. Sheet 2 is continuation. Reverse side has paint names and code numbers for 1953-54 models. Bulletin No. 1. Dealer databook inserts. Shows aging and handling; therefore, price has been reduced. Dated Dec. 15, 1954. (C) Price: $40.
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Year: 1956  (Item #B16770)
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HUDSON (Hornet):
Press photos (3), 8x10. Photographs show three-quarter frontal (Neg. No. N-8-55-154-A), side (Neg. No. N-8-55-154-B) and three-quarter rear views (Neg. No. N-8-55-154-C) of two-tone Hudson Hornet Custom 4-Door Sedan on showroom floor. Price:- $60.
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Year: 1956  (Item #B6682)
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HUDSON (Hornet, Wasp and Rambler), "Hudson Custom Tailored Accessories Are Designed To Increase . . . Convenience, Beauty and Safety":
12 page non-color folder, 6x10. Cover is tan and white with brown and white lettering. Folder opens to 16x20 layout with twenty-one brown-toned photograph showing options you could add to your new Hudson to enhance beauty or increase safety, with descriptions. Reverse side has thirteen additional photographs, photo renderings and drawings of convenience accessories, air conditioning system, etc., with descriptions. Form No. HAP-56-1575. Price:- $35.
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Year: 1956  (Item #B30599)
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HUDSON (Hornet, Wasp and Rambler), "Presenting Exciting, Totally New Hudsons":
8 page color catalog, 11x15. Tan and white cover, with red and black lettering, has photograph showing headlights and grille on red, white and black Hudson Hornet Custom Hollywood Hardtop. Forty-three photographs, photo renderings and drawings show exterior, interior, engine, chassis, suspension system and features of Hudson Hornet Custom Hollywood Hardtop, Custom 4-Door Sedan and Super 4-Door Sedan; Wasp 4-Door Sedan; and Rambler 4-Door Hardtop and Cross Country Station Wagon. Includes discussion and lists of features, options and accessories. Hardly noticeable fold from mailing; therefore, price has been reduced. I.D. #10-55-750M-HM 56-1469. Price:- $35.
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Year: 1956  (Item #B16772)
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HUDSON (Hornet, Wasp and Rambler), "Presenting Exciting, Totally New Hudsons":
8 page color catalog, 11x15. Tan and white cover, with red and black lettering, has photograph showing headlights and grille on red, white and black Hudson Hornet Custom Hollywood Hardtop. Forty-three photographs, photo renderings and drawings show exterior, interior, engine, chassis, suspension system and features of Hudson Hornet Custom Hollywood Hardtop, Custom 4-Door Sedan and Super 4-Door Sedan; Wasp 4-Door Sedan; and Rambler 4-Door Hardtop and Cross Country Station Wagon. Includes discussion and lists of features, options and accessories. I.D. #10-55- 750M-HM 56-1469. Price:- $40.
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Year: 1956  (Item #H1210)
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HUDSON, "The Refresher on the Hudson Hornet and Wasp":
12 pages, 7x4. Book was a quiz for Hudson car salesman to take after viewing a film to test their knowledge of the new model line. It has a brief discussion and thirty-four questions covering the beauty, function (or useful) innovations, power and performance, and comfort and convenience of the cars, with answers. No illustrations. (A) Price: $20.
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Year: 1956  (Item #H3951)
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HUDSON/NASH, "DuPont Colors - Nash/Hudson":
Two 2 (single-side printed) page color sheet, 11x9. Paint chips, with paint names and code numbers for Nash and Hudson automobiles. Reverse side has color combination numbers and two-tone combinations. Sheet 2 is continuation. Reverse side has paint names and code numbers for 1953-55 models. Bulletin No. 2. Dealer databook inserts. Shows aging and handling; therefore, price has been reduced. Dated Dec. 30, 1955. (C) Price: $50.
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Year: 1957  (Item #B4273)
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HUDSON, "Hudson Hornet V-8 Custom Hardtop: Power's Up . . . Price's Down!":
Postcard, 3x6. Postcard shows side view of black, green and white Hudson Hornet V-8 Custom 2-Door Hardtop. Reverse side has brief discussion and is unused postcard. I.D. #HM-57-5777-A Price:- $10.
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Year: 1957  (Item #B16773)
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HUDSON (Hornet), "Automotive X-Ray":
24 page non-color catalog, 11x8. Red and black cover, with white lettering, has photographs showing frontal views of a Hudson Hornet and ten competitor models. Eighty additional photographs, photo renderings and drawings show exterior, interior, engine, chassis, mechanical parts, features and craftsmen at work on the Hudson Hornet V-8 Custom and Super 4-Door Sedans and Hollywood Hardtops and compare features in the areas of styling, space, comfort, ride, performance, construction, economy and price. Price:- $25.
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Year: 1953  (Item #B36764)
HUDSON, "Hudson: A Fabulous New Hornet . A Spectacular New Super Wasp . A Lower-Priced New Wasp":
12 page color folder, 10x11. White cover, with red and black lettering, has three-quarter frontal view photo rendering of blue Hudson Hornet 4-Door Sedan on country road. Folder opens to 29x22 layout with sixteen photo renderings showing exterior, interior, engine and features of the Hudson Super Wasp 2-Door Brougham, 4-Door Sedan, Club Coupe, Hollywood Hardtop and Convertible Brougham; Wasp 2- and 4-Door Sedans, Hollywood Hardtop and Club Coupe; and Hornet Convertible Brougham, with discussion. Reverse side has nineteen additional photo renderings and drawings showing exterior, engine, chassis, frame and features of the Hornet 2- and 4-Door Sedans, Hollywood Hardtop and Convertible Brougham, with discussion and specifications. Cover has dealer stamp; therefore, price has been reduced. Dated 11-52. I.D. #250M. Form No. AM 5302.


Year: 1954  (Item #B4271)
HUDSON (Hornet, Wasp, Super Jet and Jet), "Presenting All-New Hudsons Featuring Instant Action Engines with Super Induction":
16 page color catalog, 11x14. Cover of this oversize catalog is three-quarter frontal view of red Hudson Hornet Convertible at marina. Forty-five photo renderings show exterior, interior, engine, chassis and mechanical features, including two-page cutaway drawing, of Hudson Hornet Hollywood Hardtop, 4-Door Sedan, Club Coupe and Convertible Brougham; Super Wasp 4-Door Sedan, Club Sedan, Hollywood Hardtop and Convertible Brougham; Wasp 4-Door Sedan, Club Sedan and Club Coupe; Super Jet 4-Door Sedan and Club Sedan; Jet-Liner 4-Door Sedan; and Jet 4-Door Sedan and Utility Sedan. Includes detailed discussion and specifications. Dated 9-53. I.D. #400M. Form No. AM 5401.


Year: 1954  (Item #B36769)
HUDSON (Hornet, Wasp, Super Jet and Jet), "Presenting All-New Hudsons Featuring Instant Action Engines with Super Induction":
16 page color catalog, 11x14. Cover of this oversize catalog is three-quarter frontal view of red Hudson Hornet Convertible at marina. Forty-five photo renderings show exterior, interior, engine, chassis and mechanical features, including two-page cutaway drawing, of Hudson Hornet Hollywood Hardtop, 4-Door Sedan, Club Coupe and Convertible Brougham; Super Wasp 4-Door Sedan, Club Sedan, Hollywood Hardtop and Convertible Brougham; Wasp 4-Door Sedan, Club Sedan and Club Coupe; Super Jet 4-Door Sedan and Club Sedan; Jet-Liner 4-Door Sedan; and Jet 4-Door Sedan and Utility Sedan. Includes detailed discussion and specifications. Cover has dealer stamp; therefore, price has been reduced. Dated 9-53. I.D. #400M. Form No. AM 5401.


Year: 1954  (Item #B16762)
HUDSON, "Power to Go . Stop . Turn with Hudson's Great Power Package":
8 page part-color catalog, 9x6. Gray cover, with red, black and white lettering, has drawing of street post style traffic signal. Ten photographs, photo renderings and drawings show Hudson street and competition cars and engine and illustrate "Instant Action Engines with Super Induction", "New Improved Power Brakes", "New Perfected Power Steering" and "Exclusive Twin H-Power". Includes discussion and two performance graphs. Copyright 1953. I.D. #12-53 100M. Form No. AM 5414.


Year: 1954  (Item #B36775)
HUDSON (Hornet, Wasp, Super Jet and Jet), "Get More Motoring Pleasure, Comfort, and Safety with Hudson Custom Tailored Accessories":
8 page non-color folder, 8x10. Brown and white cover, with brown and white lettering, has drawings of men and woman who enjoy driving Hudson automobiles. Folder opens to 15x20 layout with twenty photographs showing accessories you could purchase with your new Hudson automobile, with descriptions. Reverse side has eighteen additional photographs of accessories, with descriptions. Dated 10-53. I.D. #500M. Form No. SO-20.


Year: 1956  (Item #B16769)
HUDSON (Hornet and Wasp), "V8: You are Invited to See and Drive . . .":
4 page color folder, 5x12. White cover with gold and black lettering. Folder opens to 5x21 layout with full page photograph showing three-quarter frontal view of red and gray Hudson Hornet Hollywood with white Hardtop and your invitation to come into a Quincy, Massachusetts, dealership and test drive the new models. Comes with original mailing envelope.


Year: 1956  (Item #B36772)
HUDSON (Hornet and Wasp), "V8: You are Invited to See and Drive . . .":
4 page color folder, 5x12. White cover with gold and black lettering. Folder opens to 5x21 layout with full page photograph showing three-quarter frontal view of red and gray Hudson Hornet Hollywood with white Hardtop and your invitation to come into a Quincy, Massachusetts, dealership and test drive the new models.


Year: 1957  (Item #B7119)
HUDSON (Hornet), "Hudson: Power's Up . Price's Down":
8 page color folder, 10x10. Gray cover, with yellow and black lettering, has three-quarter frontal view photograph of green and black Hudson Hornet 2-Door Hardtop. Folder opens to 20x20 layout with photo renderings of Hudson Hornet V-8 Custom Hollywood Hardtop and Sedan and the Super Hollywood Hardtop and Sedan, plus two views of interior. Reverse side has five photographs, photo renderings and drawings of exterior, "All-Season Air Conditioning" system, engine and chassis. Includes discussion and specifications. I.D. #9-56-HM-57-5780.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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