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02/04/2021 6:28 pm
'51 Hudson or Kaiser?
Be sure to make your selection. Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
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John Bono
North Jersey
02/04/2021 6:55 pm
While the Kaiser is likely the most revolutionary of this pair, I had an unfortunate incident with a 1951 Kaiser that surprised me. I was backing my 1954 Singer SM1500 sports car out of a driveway and stopped beside a Kaiser. My Singer had removable widow frames on it when the top was up. As I started to get out, a wind gust forced the door wide open and it struck the Kaiser door. I left a huge dent in the Kaiser door which on checking proved to be very thin sheet metal. I paid for repair which was cheap at the time. I think Kaiser was experimenting with very thin metal sheeting in they cars, much thinner than other American cars at the time. My Singer had no damage whatsoever. I'm picking the Hudson because I know it was robust.
02/04/2021 10:19 pm
The kaisers had an anemic 6 cylinder engine, were built in a rather haphazard manner, and were noted for high maintenance. But, IMO, they were by 1951 beautifully styled. And for '53 they were even better. Brace yourself. . . I consider the '54, including the Darrin sports car, a styling highlight. Still no engine worthy of note, but they looked great when parked.
PS- I always like the Hudsons, too. 
03/04/2021 6:17 am
@d-m-holcombe, I like your display of Kaisers. Very nice!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
