Really trying to I want this channel to be like the Richard M Langworth book of collectible cars just way more in-depth and show these cars like you've never saw them before =) I figured I can't be the only one that digs these cars
It's good you check your information. There is so much wrong stuff out there especially with AI. I remember many of the old cars you cover. I'm good with details and I still learn stuff from you. I was born in 1954 and a car guy since 1956. I remember my father buying a new '56 Ford when I was 2 years and 9 months. By 1959 I think I knew every car and every model. This is a great channel!
Thank you so much for the positive vibes That's awesome what was your favorite car as a kid vs now do you like the same cars as you did when you were a kid, I guess what I'm trying to ask did your taste change over time I'll admit sometimes I take things I see at face value and that why I put that in there it was just a word ( de-stroked ) but if used it would be incorrect, and honestly that's the hardest part about doing this is some like to round the bore and stroke sizes and people round weird sometimes it's not even close or have the wrong number there entirely
@@What.its.like. My favorite car as a kid was probably the 1959 Ford. It had those pods that housed the backup lights. Although just about everything in '59 was pretty good. I remember the first car I saw with fins was a '57 Plymouth. I thought it looked great. The batwing '59 Chevy was outstanding. Later the Studebaker Avanti was good, the '66 Toronado and then the first gen Camaro was good. I think you've inspired me to do a video about this. In my channel we usually concentrate on keeping our old sixties and seventies cars alive, lots of mechanical work, tools, and chat about almost anything car related on our live shows. I'll put together a "my favorite cars" video. I'm a stickler about correct information, so you get an "A" for that. Oh yes, what I like today, most of those same cars and many more newer cars.
Hi Jay! Good coverage on the Jet and its engine! Hudson did pretty much gamble everything on the Jet, and it has gone down in history as the car that killed Hudson. The styling was very tall and frumpy, unlike the designs from Nash-Rambler. If they had went a little more sporty with the styling, who knows? Interestingly enough, the LOVELY Hudson Italia is on the Jet chassis. Kind of like the Studebaker Avanti was essentially a Lark with a slick body. If this car and the Henry J had come out during the recession years of 1958-59, perhaps they could have been competitive, like the Studebaker Lark. WYR. One Nash-Rambler. Two. Hudson Jet.
My 1958 Motor Shop Manual agrees with the specs you gave for the engine. And, it shows the 8 cyl at 4.5". And, (I did the math) had they just lopped off 2 cylinders without lengthening the stoke, that would have given you 190 CID. So your specs were all correct. The Jet looked like a shrunken 52-54 Ford, to me anyway. Even when they were newer, I never saw a lot of them. WYR= NOT the Henry J or the Rambler. The Playboy is super rare, they only made about 100 of them. They had a 48 hp 4 cyl engine. It sold for $998. Don't confuse it with a Jordan Playboy, which was a totally different car. This was a fun episode, Jay!
Although criticised from a dizzy height for poor design cues, the Hudson Jet stands head and shoulders above the compact car offerings of the day without any doubt. 20+ years of endless miles and faultless performance certainly puts the Hudson Jet right up there with the very best of American design and engineering.
My mother had a '53 Jet just like the one in the brochure, A dark green over light green four door. She loved it and passionately defended it every time my dad wanted to trade it in until it was so rusty it was a safety hazard. I still have the owners manual and a host of great memories. It's jarring to see one that isn't green, though. It ain't right.
That '53 Jet is the most attractive. Looks much like a '53 Chevrolet, which one would prefer if only for the proven Blue Flame Six, but also for more space.
I can recall actually seeing a few Jets in use as regular daily driver cars when I was a kid back in the late 50s and early 50s. Undercapitalization was the bane of the Independents. Ford could absorb a mistake like the Edsel without too much ill effect, but poor Hudson couldn't absorb a mistake like the Jet. Glad it survived as a part of AMC, which truly was one of the most underrated auto companies ever. How I wish AMC could have absorbed Studebaker-Packard, and maybe even gotten Willys before Kaiser did. If that had happened, AMC would have been a force to be reckoned with,. Studebaker would have given it a solid foothold in the truck market, and possibly Jeep too, with 4WD pickups, and it's ability to raise capital and negotiate lower prices for materials would have both increased dramatically. Choices: Nash Rambler coupe, Hudson Jet. Wish list for What It's Like; Henry J (I know you're looking for one that's still original. I don't know why there are some modes of l cars that modifies like to pick on 48 Tucker (good luck on that one) 57-59 Ford Sunliner (Maybe doable, Maybe done already and I missed it?)
I saw one for sale a few years ago, in the front yard of a well-kept 19th century house in Social Circle, Georgia a few years ago. The Jet appeared to be tired and somewhat rusty, equipped with Twin-H-Power and three-on-the-tree.
Great points I'm sitting on a mountain of content because of my shooting style a lot of car TH-camrs do one or two cars a day I try and do 10-20 cars in one day then I only have to shoot once a month ( but every month is different especially in the spring and summer months but that style works great in winter) 1951 Kaiser Henry J is next Here is the list off the top of my head ( I might forget/miss a few ) 1932 Chrysler imperial 1934 Chrysler air flow 1937 Lincoln model K brunn 1932 graham blue streak 1934 auburn convertible sedan 1938 packard Darrin Gm futura liner ( might get put on hold want more footage ) Harry miller race car 1926 Bugatti type 35 1959 Chrysler 300 1961 Chrysler 300 1961 Cadillac 1949 playboy 1962 studebaker hawk gt 1934 Nash advanced 8 1952 glasspar I feel like I may be missing a few but that's a pretty good list We did cover a Tucker want to do another one because I think I can cover it better th-cam.com/video/aDA1qAJ_tHU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=s9-YHKzASj8r8wsf Also have covered a 57 ford skyliner a while ago as well th-cam.com/video/MKzjhYCQ-DQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5kE20eiwb_wTpMjd
@@What.its.like. Wow! That's a lot of content! AND a lot of great cars. Thanks for the links. Somehow I thought you might have covered a skiliner and a tucker, but wasn't sure. Looking forward to the Henry J. Seen one or two of those around too.
WYR1: I'll write in the Aero-Willys in one of the high level trim lines. WYR2: Again I'd write in the Willys, a later model with the 226 six. Depending on the time range, the '60 Studebaker Lark VIII would be a good choice.
Since I can pick this Hudson for round #2, I'll go with the "Bathtub Nash" for the first WYR just because. I'm not sure Hudson would have done any better with larger cars and V-8's because there were so many brands and models that no 'niches' were left to fill there. Overhead valves mean something to performance minded folks, but people who bought compact cars were looking for economy and driveability rather than speed, and the flatheads did that low-RPM job very well which is why AMC offered them into the 60's. While most people today think that the post-WW2 were 'boom' times, the national economy back then had many wild swings the other way too which took down many older well-respected names in everything, not just cars. I've never heard anything bad from anyone regarding Hudsons, but it takes more than good products to keep the doors open in business. RIP Hudson, you were loved.
I never knew Hudson made a 202 ci six or a car named the Jet. Thanks Jay, once again you showed this car nerd something new. I think I saw an Airflow and Studebaker Hawk in your upcoming episodes, both cars I love and am looking forward to those videos,
About the styling of the Jet. Top management at Hudson asked their biggest dealer for input. Basically he said make a 1952 Ford with Oldsmobile tail lights and that is what they did. Head of styling thought this was a terrible idea. He said if you ask a dealer what to make he will tell you what kind of car he could have sold last week. By the time the new car hits the show rooms in a year or year and a half it will be out of date, obsolete, and the market will be for a different car. Management and styling is supposed to figure out what the public will want 2 years from now, not an easy task.
Hudson's Jet deserves much more coverage than it gets in today's collector car circles. Love the Nash Rambler but unfortunately it's success overshadows the Jet, Willys' Aero series, and Kaiser's Henry J. It would be great if you found Henry J's clone, a Sears Allstate. Hopefully you'll someday have a chance to spotlight immediate postwar 'start-up' brands like Keller, Davis, or Playboy (not to be confused with Ned Jordan's famous 1920's Jordan Playboy). Thanks for doing what you do Jay, your time, research, insights, and opinions are very much appreciated.
I totally agree would love to cover all the trim levels eventually There is a playboy 1949 in the pipeline Thank you so much for the positive vibes =) happy you dig this channel I really try I want this to be the go to car channel for the orphan cars and cars that just don't get the time of day
Did you know why Flat Head engines tended to have small bore diameters? In part it was to improve thermal efficiency since it made the surface of the cylinder head smaller. Side valve (flat head) engines have lots of combustion chamber exposed to the head and block.With OHV that area was significantly smaller since it was basically the bore diameter. There were many other reasons as well ,such as early tax rates, speeds that made strong low end torque more important etc.
I'd choose the Hudson in both scenarios but there is something about the Henry J I always liked. For the NTT I asked my wife who is a big fan of that group and she said yes, that's... no... and she couldn't get it. I'm really looking forward to a the future episodes. They are all cars I love.
So many cool cars in the pipeline =) happy you dig this episode Dennis got the song and band but I don't know what happened to his comment.. I pinned it and it disappeared 2nd time that happened
I'd go for the Jet. Nice contemporary car styling. You could also get one with a HydraMatic automatic. From what I'd heard, the Henry J's were pretty scary to drive and downright dangerous when modified for more power.The later Nash Metros were pretty cool and in 1958 they added a trunk lid, which made the cars more useful.
Thank you so so much for sharing my insight and information The Henry J episode is going to have to wait until tomorrow I tried to do too much today and got nothing done lol it happens At least the front part of the episode is done loads of ads it will be worth it and I learned a lot as well from putting that one together
I would like to see a review of the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe; particularly the 2 door hardtop and the 1954 Chrysler Imperial. Their styling was old hat, but their innovations and engineering was ahead in some areas. They were fairly rare and have little collector value so they would be hard to find.
They had some very colorful ads I'd love to cover a Jordan playboy I've been looking In 2021 I went to Hershey with the family and there was 10 Jordan's and their was a playboy I was doing the channel back then just started it wasn't like it is now I think I posted a video once a week went back in 2023 without the family and there was only one there this past year I didn't see any they are great cars still can't get over the seats
It's a shame that Hudson failed as it was an auto wwith a long and proud history. However, it wásn't the only good car with a loyal following to go under. The depression of the 30's killed off many good makes, especially independents.
Another interest note: The 1953 Studebaker Champion was of similar size to these compacts. It was roomier, rode a longer wheelbase but was nearly as short overall length and got just as good fuel economy. Problem was, Studebaker marketed their cars all wrong. They called them full sized which in 1949 was true but by 1953 the full sized cars had gotten wider with 60" plus wide seats and longer 210" +. Studebaker Champion and Commander seats were still only 55" wide. So what did they do in 1956? Market the restyled cars as "The Big New Studebakers" they were no bigger inside than the 53-55! Oooops! They were actually ahead of Rambler's new larger cars of 1956. Studebaker should had marketed their cars as "Right Sized" or "Common Sense" Cars which they did later in the 1960's! When youre the little guy you need to sell your unique features as an advantage instead of stretching the truth!!
WYR: All of them. When it comes to compact cars, modern ones make me wonder what they mean by "compact" aside from "room for your ass, a gallons of gas, and not much else."
@@What.its.like. The Metropolitan was based on an Austin design, which means it had all of the operational eccentricities of a cheap, early 1950's British car. The former Packard dealership my father worked in imported and sold almost every British car there was after Packard folded: Austin, MG, Hillman, Rover, Triumph, Lotus, Jaguar, Jensen, Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce. They probably sold other British makes, but I can't remember them all right now.
You made several statements that are not quite accurate. The valves were not on top of the pistons. That would he an Overhead Valve Engine. These were side valve engines therefore the valves were on the side of the piston with the combustion chamber formed int he head. Also, I did not understand that this was a Fiat. Hudson had nothing to do with Fiat, unless you were saying that it "closely resembled a Fiat of the time". I do enjoy your presentations, and find that as time goes on, you are more and more accurate in your identifications. Please keep up these viewing.
@@What.its.like. If you look at a picture of the block without the head, the pistons at top dead center and the closed valves are at equal height. This is why they are called side valve engines as well as flatheads. The combustion chamber is formed in the head. Still great articles. I get see stuff I saw as a kid (80 in nest January) and later in life driving around the country and looking at car museums. Thanks also for the response. It show respect for your viewers which is often lacking. You are a gentleman and a scholar. It's a shame there are so few of us left.
Hahaha I want to make an episode on how wrong AI is some people have suggested me having AI write my scripts to be able to make these faster, technology is great but I don't want to take short cuts it's not good and then if it ever goes away have to retrain to do things I like digging for information idk I'm different I guess
No, you have pride in what you produce. You make plenty of content. What are these people doing with their time? Your site and Cold War Motors up in Edmonton, AB are the only TH-cams I never miss. Oh, yeah, and Jay's Garage.
I tried a new segment earlier this year called part of the conversation. I would really like to come back. Pod cast style once a month and just sit down with someone in the automotive sector and just talk cars and anyone in the comments in live chat can be part of the conversation I would love to do everyone in the automotive sector I think it's really cool when you get to see stuff like that not sure if I'll make a new channel for that or just do it on here not sure
The styling of the Jet was I suspect the biggest reason for poor sales. It just wasn't attractive or well proportioned. On compact cars, Willys through the 1930s was making compacts before the term was coined.
@@What.its.like. Absolutely correct, Jay. And furthermore, 1953 was the year of the infamous Ford Blitz. Henry the Deuce decided once and for all that Ford would outsell Chevy and dumped tens of thousands of Ford on the dealer lots. Dealers got rid of 'em for a couple of bucks over wholesale, and since Ford offered in house credit( as did GM), the independents of Nash, Hudson, Packard, Studebaker, Kaiser, Willys, did not, & buyers had to get loans from banks etc. on their own. They ran for the hills and merged to regain market share. Chrysler dumped CEO KT Keller, and borrowed $10 million to retool for Exner's 1955 models. Later, Henry Ford II stated that he regretted that tactic, especially since GM did the same thing, and Ford did not succeed in overtaking Chevy. But, the Little Six inevitably went out of business. Oh, by the way, in 1953 who was the Secretary of Defense under the new Eisenhower Administration? Charlie Wilson, formerly President of General Motors. "What's good for GM is good for America". Think what you may!
You are single handedly saving the history of older cars...God bless you sir...
Really trying to I want this channel to be like the Richard M Langworth book of collectible cars just way more in-depth and show these cars like you've never saw them before =)
I figured I can't be the only one that digs these cars
@@What.its.like. Never fear! You are NOT alone in your passion for old cars.
It's good you check your information. There is so much wrong stuff out there especially with AI. I remember many of the old cars you cover. I'm good with details and I still learn stuff from you. I was born in 1954 and a car guy since 1956. I remember my father buying a new '56 Ford when I was 2 years and 9 months. By 1959 I think I knew every car and every model. This is a great channel!
Thank you so much for the positive vibes
That's awesome what was your favorite car as a kid vs now do you like the same cars as you did when you were a kid, I guess what I'm trying to ask did your taste change over time
I'll admit sometimes I take things I see at face value and that why I put that in there it was just a word ( de-stroked ) but if used it would be incorrect, and honestly that's the hardest part about doing this is some like to round the bore and stroke sizes and people round weird sometimes it's not even close or have the wrong number there entirely
@@What.its.like. My favorite car as a kid was probably the 1959 Ford. It had those pods that housed the backup lights. Although just about everything in '59 was pretty good. I remember the first car I saw with fins was a '57 Plymouth. I thought it looked great. The batwing '59 Chevy was outstanding. Later the Studebaker Avanti was good, the '66 Toronado and then the first gen Camaro was good. I think you've inspired me to do a video about this. In my channel we usually concentrate on keeping our old sixties and seventies cars alive, lots of mechanical work, tools, and chat about almost anything car related on our live shows. I'll put together a "my favorite cars" video. I'm a stickler about correct information, so you get an "A" for that. Oh yes, what I like today, most of those same cars and many more newer cars.
Hudson Jet, every time. Looks more normal when compared with the others, though I do like the small Nash models.
Hi Jay! Good coverage on the Jet and its engine! Hudson did pretty much gamble everything on the Jet, and it has gone down in history as the car that killed Hudson. The styling was very tall and frumpy, unlike the designs from Nash-Rambler. If they had went a little more sporty with the styling, who knows? Interestingly enough, the LOVELY Hudson Italia is on the Jet chassis. Kind of like the Studebaker Avanti was essentially a Lark with a slick body. If this car and the Henry J had come out during the recession years of 1958-59, perhaps they could have been competitive, like the Studebaker Lark. WYR. One Nash-Rambler. Two. Hudson Jet.
My 1958 Motor Shop Manual agrees with the specs you gave for the engine. And, it shows the 8 cyl at 4.5". And, (I did the math) had they just lopped off 2 cylinders without lengthening the stoke, that would have given you 190 CID. So your specs were all correct. The Jet looked like a shrunken 52-54 Ford, to me anyway. Even when they were newer, I never saw a lot of them. WYR= NOT the Henry J or the Rambler. The Playboy is super rare, they only made about 100 of them. They had a 48 hp 4 cyl engine. It sold for $998. Don't confuse it with a Jordan Playboy, which was a totally different car.
This was a fun episode, Jay!
Although criticised from a dizzy height for poor design cues, the Hudson Jet stands head and shoulders above the compact car offerings of the day without any doubt. 20+ years of endless miles and faultless performance certainly puts the Hudson Jet right up there with the very best of American design and engineering.
My mother had a '53 Jet just like the one in the brochure, A dark green over light green four door. She loved it and passionately defended it every time my dad wanted to trade it in until it was so rusty it was a safety hazard. I still have the owners manual and a host of great memories. It's jarring to see one that isn't green, though. It ain't right.
Your mom sounds delightful and full of spunk. 👍
That '53 Jet is the most attractive. Looks much like a '53 Chevrolet, which one would prefer if only for the proven Blue Flame Six, but also for more space.
I can recall actually seeing a few Jets in use as regular daily driver cars when I was a kid back in the late 50s and early 50s.
Undercapitalization was the bane of the Independents. Ford could absorb a mistake like the Edsel without too much ill effect, but poor Hudson couldn't absorb a mistake like the Jet. Glad it survived as a part of AMC, which truly was one of the most underrated auto companies ever. How I wish AMC could have absorbed Studebaker-Packard, and maybe even gotten Willys before Kaiser did. If that had happened, AMC would have been a force to be reckoned with,. Studebaker would have given it a solid foothold in the truck market, and possibly Jeep too, with 4WD pickups, and it's ability to raise capital and negotiate lower prices for materials would have both increased dramatically.
Choices: Nash Rambler coupe, Hudson Jet.
Wish list for What It's Like;
Henry J (I know you're looking for one that's still original. I don't know why there are some modes of l cars that modifies like to pick on
48 Tucker (good luck on that one)
57-59 Ford Sunliner (Maybe doable, Maybe done already and I missed it?)
PS To my eye, the Jet looks like a shrunken '53 Ford..
I saw one for sale a few years ago, in the front yard of a well-kept 19th century house in Social Circle, Georgia a few years ago.
The Jet appeared to be tired and somewhat rusty, equipped with Twin-H-Power and three-on-the-tree.
Great points
I'm sitting on a mountain of content because of my shooting style a lot of car TH-camrs do one or two cars a day I try and do 10-20 cars in one day then I only have to shoot once a month ( but every month is different especially in the spring and summer months but that style works great in winter)
1951 Kaiser Henry J is next
Here is the list off the top of my head ( I might forget/miss a few )
1932 Chrysler imperial
1934 Chrysler air flow
1937 Lincoln model K brunn
1932 graham blue streak
1934 auburn convertible sedan
1938 packard Darrin
Gm futura liner ( might get put on hold want more footage )
Harry miller race car
1926 Bugatti type 35
1959 Chrysler 300
1961 Chrysler 300
1961 Cadillac
1949 playboy
1962 studebaker hawk gt
1934 Nash advanced 8
1952 glasspar
I feel like I may be missing a few but that's a pretty good list
We did cover a Tucker want to do another one because I think I can cover it better
th-cam.com/video/aDA1qAJ_tHU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=s9-YHKzASj8r8wsf
Also have covered a 57 ford skyliner a while ago as well
th-cam.com/video/MKzjhYCQ-DQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5kE20eiwb_wTpMjd
@@What.its.like. Wow! That's a lot of content! AND a lot of great cars.
Thanks for the links. Somehow I thought you might have covered a skiliner and a tucker, but wasn't sure. Looking forward to the Henry J. Seen one or two of those around too.
WYR1: I'll write in the Aero-Willys in one of the high level trim lines.
WYR2: Again I'd write in the Willys, a later model with the 226 six. Depending on the time range, the '60 Studebaker Lark VIII would be a good choice.
I always forget about those
Thanks Jay. Another informative and interesting post.
I must just love the Hudson. It's "exquisite as a jewel case."
Happy you dig this one I forgot to mention I. The video don't these look like scaled down fords from this era
@@What.its.like.
Yes, now that you mention it.
Since I can pick this Hudson for round #2, I'll go with the "Bathtub Nash" for the first WYR just because. I'm not sure Hudson would have done any better with larger cars and V-8's because there were so many brands and models that no 'niches' were left to fill there. Overhead valves mean something to performance minded folks, but people who bought compact cars were looking for economy and driveability rather than speed, and the flatheads did that low-RPM job very well which is why AMC offered them into the 60's. While most people today think that the post-WW2 were 'boom' times, the national economy back then had many wild swings the other way too which took down many older well-respected names in everything, not just cars.
I've never heard anything bad from anyone regarding Hudsons, but it takes more than good products to keep the doors open in business. RIP Hudson, you were loved.
I never knew Hudson made a 202 ci six or a car named the Jet. Thanks Jay, once again you showed this car nerd something new. I think I saw an Airflow and Studebaker Hawk in your upcoming episodes, both cars I love and am looking forward to those videos,
You bet happy you learned about this car
I love airflows I really want to drive one
There is a ton of great stuff coming
About the styling of the Jet. Top management at Hudson asked their biggest dealer for input. Basically he said make a 1952 Ford with Oldsmobile tail lights and that is what they did. Head of styling thought this was a terrible idea. He said if you ask a dealer what to make he will tell you what kind of car he could have sold last week. By the time the new car hits the show rooms in a year or year and a half it will be out of date, obsolete, and the market will be for a different car. Management and styling is supposed to figure out what the public will want 2 years from now, not an easy task.
Hudson's Jet deserves much more coverage than it gets in today's collector car circles. Love the Nash Rambler but unfortunately it's success overshadows the Jet, Willys' Aero series, and Kaiser's Henry J. It would be great if you found Henry J's clone, a Sears Allstate. Hopefully you'll someday have a chance to spotlight immediate postwar 'start-up' brands like Keller, Davis, or Playboy (not to be confused with Ned Jordan's famous 1920's Jordan Playboy). Thanks for doing what you do Jay, your time, research, insights, and opinions are very much appreciated.
I totally agree would love to cover all the trim levels eventually
There is a playboy 1949 in the pipeline
Thank you so much for the positive vibes =) happy you dig this channel I really try I want this to be the go to car channel for the orphan cars and cars that just don't get the time of day
Did you know why Flat Head engines tended to have small bore diameters? In part it was to improve thermal efficiency since it made the surface of the cylinder head smaller. Side valve (flat head) engines have lots of combustion chamber exposed to the head and block.With OHV that area was significantly smaller since it was basically the bore diameter. There were many other reasons as well ,such as early tax rates, speeds that made strong low end torque more important etc.
Great information thank you so much for sharing that insight. It's interesting that they went from long stroke small bore to bigger bore short short
I'd choose the Hudson in both scenarios but there is something about the Henry J I always liked. For the NTT I asked my wife who is a big fan of that group and she said yes, that's... no... and she couldn't get it. I'm really looking forward to a the future episodes. They are all cars I love.
So many cool cars in the pipeline =) happy you dig this episode Dennis got the song and band but I don't know what happened to his comment.. I pinned it and it disappeared 2nd time that happened
I'd go for the Jet. Nice contemporary car styling. You could also get one with a HydraMatic automatic. From what I'd heard, the Henry J's were pretty scary to drive and downright dangerous when modified for more power.The later Nash Metros were pretty cool and in 1958 they added a trunk lid, which made the cars more useful.
Thank you so so much for sharing my insight and information
The Henry J episode is going to have to wait until tomorrow I tried to do too much today and got nothing done lol it happens
At least the front part of the episode is done loads of ads it will be worth it and I learned a lot as well from putting that one together
I would like to see a review of the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe; particularly the 2 door hardtop and the 1954 Chrysler Imperial. Their styling was old hat, but their innovations and engineering was ahead in some areas. They were fairly rare and have little collector value so they would be hard to find.
I'll look for one I like those I think we covered a four door a while ago
th-cam.com/video/sKeAJKj5VFw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xLQ8v76fYdAn0xGU
0:30 Jordan had the finest ad copy and are of the period.
They had some very colorful ads I'd love to cover a Jordan playboy I've been looking
In 2021 I went to Hershey with the family and there was 10 Jordan's and their was a playboy I was doing the channel back then just started it wasn't like it is now I think I posted a video once a week went back in 2023 without the family and there was only one there this past year I didn't see any they are great cars still can't get over the seats
My first "classic car" 53 jet 4 dr. still in process.
Awesome what trim automatic or stick
I will take the Nash Rambler "Country Club" lol 💋 Love that Nash!
Sweet choices
Oh yeah now we’re talking Hudson!
I think I’d want a rambler
It's a shame that Hudson failed as it was an auto wwith a long and proud history. However, it wásn't the only good car with a loyal following to go under. The depression of the 30's killed off many good makes, especially independents.
Jay…what’s that red car behind the ‘63 GT Hawk?
1963 Pontiac GP was covered a couple months ago
Stellar car
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No, no, I saw the '63 GP.
I'm talking about the newer car, behind and off to the right side of the Studie.
I'm not sure what year that is but it a trans am screaming chicken on hood
Ah. Head lamps up. I had a 4th gen Camaro SS. Camaros never had pop ups.
I'm still not looking on the right side lol I'm going to bed lol
Another interest note: The 1953 Studebaker Champion was of similar size to these compacts. It was roomier, rode a longer wheelbase but was nearly as short overall length and got just as good fuel economy. Problem was, Studebaker marketed their cars all wrong. They called them full sized which in 1949 was true but by 1953 the full sized cars had gotten wider with 60" plus wide seats and longer 210" +. Studebaker Champion and Commander seats were still only 55" wide. So what did they do in 1956? Market the restyled cars as "The Big New Studebakers" they were no bigger inside than the 53-55! Oooops! They were actually ahead of Rambler's new larger cars of 1956. Studebaker should had marketed their cars as "Right Sized" or "Common Sense" Cars which they did later in the 1960's! When youre the little guy you need to sell your unique features as an advantage instead of stretching the truth!!
How about "Reelin in The Years" by Steely Dan?
Great guess not that song or band
After all these years, journey
Great guess not that song or band
@ gave it a gooo
The Classic Car Catalogue is now gone. Does anyone know what happened? What similar useful website do you know?
I used it the other day, that's crazy maybe they are working on it or something
@@What.its.like. I really hope so, but the main page is saying the project had to be closed.
I'm with you hopefully it will be back up again, but as memory serves me this happens a couple times a year with that site for what ever reason
@@What.its.like. Thank you. For all you do.
I don't know why but somehow i have a soft spot for both AMC and Studebaker..
WYR: All of them.
When it comes to compact cars, modern ones make me wonder what they mean by "compact" aside from "room for your ass, a gallons of gas, and not much else."
Hahahaha that's great I might steal that
@What.its.like. Go ahead. I learned it from my grandpa.
me pappy saying there motors are real strong but they wear them self out quick.....
Hudson - Hudson
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53 Nash
53 Metropolitan, even if my Dad had a slightly newer one and said it was the worst car he ever owned...replaced it with a Corvair...
That's sad to hear I love the met kinda want one just haven't found the right one yet was it the Lucas electrics
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@@What.its.like. The Metropolitan was based on an Austin design, which means it had all of the operational eccentricities of a cheap, early 1950's British car. The former Packard dealership my father worked in imported and sold almost every British car there was after Packard folded: Austin, MG, Hillman, Rover, Triumph, Lotus, Jaguar, Jensen, Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce. They probably sold other British makes, but I can't remember them all right now.
Henry (Kaiser) J! 🤜
Hopefully that's tonight episode =) but a 1951
Hudson times two.
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You made several statements that are not quite accurate. The valves were not on top of the pistons. That would he an Overhead Valve Engine. These were side valve engines therefore the valves were on the side of the piston with the combustion chamber formed int he head. Also, I did not understand that this was a Fiat. Hudson had nothing to do with Fiat, unless you were saying that it "closely resembled a Fiat of the time".
I do enjoy your presentations, and find that as time goes on, you are more and more accurate in your identifications. Please keep up these viewing.
Inside the block aren't they located above the pistons
@@What.its.like. If you look at a picture of the block without the head, the pistons at top dead center and the closed valves are at equal height. This is why they are called side valve engines as well as flatheads. The combustion chamber is formed in the head. Still great articles. I get see stuff I saw as a kid (80 in nest January) and later in life driving around the country and looking at car museums. Thanks also for the response. It show respect for your viewers which is often lacking. You are a gentleman and a scholar. It's a shame there are so few of us left.
I thought the Jet was 308 CI.
@@merlemorrison482 that’s the hornet engine
Jay…just refer to Wikipedia…it’s always accurate. Or AI, it’s never wrong. 😂😂😂
1953 Nash and 1954 Hudson Jet.
Hahaha I want to make an episode on how wrong AI is some people have suggested me having AI write my scripts to be able to make these faster, technology is great but I don't want to take short cuts it's not good and then if it ever goes away have to retrain to do things I like digging for information idk I'm different I guess
No, you have pride in what you produce. You make plenty of content. What are these people doing with their time?
Your site and Cold War Motors up in Edmonton, AB are the only TH-cams I never miss. Oh, yeah, and Jay's Garage.
I tried a new segment earlier this year called part of the conversation. I would really like to come back. Pod cast style once a month and just sit down with someone in the automotive sector and just talk cars and anyone in the comments in live chat can be part of the conversation
I would love to do everyone in the automotive sector I think it's really cool when you get to see stuff like that not sure if I'll make a new channel for that or just do it on here not sure
Is Bob Lutz still alive?
Not sure that would be epic if I could get actual people from the automotive world
Might do something with Doug abbot from vinwiki
No to all 3! x2😂
The styling of the Jet was I suspect the biggest reason for poor sales. It just wasn't attractive or well proportioned. On compact cars, Willys through the 1930s was making compacts before the term was coined.
I forgot to mention they wasn't cheap either one could get a full size ford or Chevy for less
@@What.its.like. Absolutely correct, Jay. And furthermore, 1953 was the year of the infamous Ford Blitz. Henry the Deuce decided once and for all that Ford would outsell Chevy and dumped tens of thousands of Ford on the dealer lots. Dealers got rid of 'em for a couple of bucks over wholesale, and since Ford offered in house credit( as did GM), the independents of Nash, Hudson, Packard, Studebaker, Kaiser, Willys, did not, & buyers had to get loans from banks etc. on their own. They ran for the hills and merged to regain market share. Chrysler dumped CEO KT Keller, and borrowed $10 million to retool for Exner's 1955 models. Later, Henry Ford II stated that he regretted that tactic, especially since GM did the same thing, and Ford did not succeed in overtaking Chevy. But, the Little Six inevitably went out of business. Oh, by the way, in 1953 who was the Secretary of Defense under the new Eisenhower Administration? Charlie Wilson, formerly President of General Motors. "What's good for GM is good for America". Think what you may!
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Your style of voice over is incredibly annoying. As is the constant scroll-up of published material.
That's so you can read it I guess your not into reading..
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