Hudson Pacemaker
The Hudson Pacemaker is an automobile which was produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company in 1939 and for the 1950 through 1952 model years.
Hudson Pacemaker | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Hudson Motor Car Company |
Production | 1949–1952 |
Model years | 1950–1952 |
Assembly | United States |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size car |
Layout | FR layout |
1939
The Pacemaker was introduced in March 1939 and is often considered to be the replacement for the Terraplane.[1] It was built on a 118 inch wheelbase and powered by a 212 cubic inch six cylinder engine.[1] The Pacemaker was not carried over into the 1940 Hudson range.[1]
- 1939 Hudson Pacemaker Coupe
1950 to 1952
The Pacemaker was again offered for the 1950 through 1952 model years.[2] It was the cheapest model in the Hudson range in each of the three years.[2] The Pacemaker utilised a 119 inch wheelbase, five inches shorter than that used for all other contemporary Hudson models.[2] The Pacemaker had the flathead 232 cubic inch 6-cylinder engine. The Wasp debuted in 1952 with the 262 six, but when the Pacemaker was discontinued, the 1953-54 Wasp base engine became the Pacemaker's 232. The 262-equipped Wasp models were designated Super Wasp.
- 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Coupe (with non-standard wheels)
- 1951 Hudson Pacemaker Custom Convertible Brougham
- 1952 Hudson Pacemaker Four-Door Sedan
References
- Beverley Rae Kimes & Henry Austin Clark Jr., Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942, Third Edition, pages 743 to 745
- John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975, Revised 4th Edition, pages 246 to 275