I love your chameleon/chrome comparison. I never thought of it quite like that before!

Ahhhh, the classic "step-down" Hudson...one of my favourites! Along with Packard, Hudson is my other favourite of the so-called "independent" American automotive brands of the Pre-AMC era.

In fact, Hudson and Packard met the same unfortunate end in a way. The last Hudsons were rebadged Nashes, and the last Packards were reworked Studebakers. Sad ends to two great car makers...

Another beautiful catch, Good Sir!

Thanks so much for all the kind words, Gus. Glad you liked the photo.

Interesting car, too. A number of these were used by rum runners, who almost inadvertently started NASCAR.

My father told the story that when he was growing up outside of Pittsburgh in the early 30's his uncles would 'borrow' him for long trips up to Canada in their four door Model A. They removed the rear seat for the trip and in Canada would load the car up with crates of whisky. His job was to pretend to be asleep on blankets placed over the crates on the way home. The idea was, if stopped, no one would want to disturb the sleeping kid.

Sounds like the truth to me -- I've heard similar tales before!

Could it be said that everything reflected in the bumper is in-verde-ed?

Your skill at punnery leaves me green with envy.

way beautiful...

V.

I haven't seen too many Hudsons at car shows. This was a really fine one.

I remember seeing two where my folks retired - pretty sad shape. I was told they had a bad transmission problem and they were called 'step down' Hudsons because it was the first low car. Bob Hope used them as a joke.

'I'll tell you folks, I feel so depressed, I think I'll just go out and 'step down' into my Hudson.'

V.

Hudsons still look great :3