Spring remained with the company until its merger with Nash, forming American Motors Corporation (AMC) in 1954. Nevertheless, Spring became best known for his contributions to the 1948–54 "Step-Down" design (third-generation Hudson Commodores and first-generation Hudson Hornets). Spring was an enthusiast of sports cars, but Hudson's president, A. This was a time when stylists were not prevalent in the industry and "body engineers applied whatever untrained styling touches they could muster." Spring's designs were first incorporated on the 1932 model year Hudsons. Spring, with the title of "engineering stylist". Hudson hired its first professional designer in early 1931, Frank S. Production declined even further dropping Hudson from the top eight brands in the U.S. įor 1931, the automaker renamed the line to Hudson Greater Eight – implying that the new models "were even better than" the previous year because of additional engineering and styling advances. Total production in 1930 for Hudson Motors fell by almost 40% to 113,898 units. Hudson Eights were "often luxurious, and usually smooth, effortless performers" powered by a new for 1930 straight-eight engine that would be produced through 1952. The line included "semi-custom" bodies built by the Walter M.
The automaker decided to move upmarket and in 1930 launched a line of cars named Great Eight.
Production of Hudson and Essex cars continued to hold third place for 1927, fourth place in 1928, and returned to capture third in 1929 with a total of 300,962 units. The introduction of the Essex Six in 1924, targeting budget minded buyers, increased the combined sales of Hudson Motors from seventh to third place in the U.S. Chapin, developed a reputation and success in the automobile marketplace by building solid cars with good performance and reliability for the money. The Hudson Motor Car Company, headed by Roy D. The Hudson Greater Eight is a luxury car that was produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan during 19.
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