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Topic starter
23/02/2025 7:12 am
Gents, I'll be headed for some fun in the sun...will be back in early March.
'52 Hudson or Mercury?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
23/02/2025 7:14 am
Going with the Merc here. The Hudson is a terrific car but I'd rather own the Monterrey.
23/02/2025 7:34 am
I prefer the Mercury. I like the size and power train.
23/02/2025 7:47 am
Going with the sleeker lines of the Hudson today.
23/02/2025 8:11 am
Merc, very sharp. 😎👍
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA
23/02/2025 8:39 am
I like both cars very much and would be proud to own either one, but I give the nod to Mercury styling by a slim margin.
23/02/2025 9:04 am
I like both cars very much and would be proud to own either one, but I give the nod to Mercury styling by a slim margin.
What he said.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
23/02/2025 9:11 am
Back in the day, I wouldn't have given the Hudson a second thought. Today I have come to respect the styling but not enough to pick it over the Mercury with it's flathead V8.
23/02/2025 4:58 pm
As much as I like the Hudson, against the Mercury, it comes in second. The Mercury for 52, 53, and 54 have always been favorites of mine. The 54 especially with those great taillights.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
Topic starter
23/02/2025 5:02 pm
Say what you want about the Hudson's styling, but I gotta believe the Merc flathead V-8 could never keep up with the Hudson H-145 Twin H-Power engine. Hudson was a NASCAR winner in 1952.
John Bono
North Jersey
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24/02/2025 9:15 am
Like them both, Mercury today. Like all the Hudsons '48 - '54 but, I would buy the '52 - '54 Mercury over the Hudson. I would buy the Hudson '48 to '51.
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24/02/2025 3:31 pm
Enjoy your vacation!
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
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Topic starter
02/03/2025 6:23 am
Tough call...Hudson for performance, Mercury for style.
Thanks Gents for your responses.
John Bono
North Jersey
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