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johntrhodes81 wrote:
The vast difference in size between Packard and Studebaker Products, makes it seem that Packard+Hudson and Nash+Studebaker might have been better combinations.
John
I had the same thought, though a Studebaker/Nash hookup would have required the immediate closure of South Bend assembly, otherwise it's out of control overhead would drag down AMC the way it dragged down S-P. That shut down would be resisted by the Studebaker stockholders and board members.
The South Bend foundry and engine plant would remain open to provide the V8s that Nash desperately needed.
With assembly consolidated in Kenosha the Ambassador would be the donor for the President/Land Cruiser and the Statesman the donor for the Commander/Champion. Then the larger 56 Rambler would replace both the Statesman 6 and Champion. Leaving the Statesman/Commander with the Studie 259 and the Ambassador/President with the 289, possibly with a supercharger option as the Ambassador was one big heavy car. The Studie V8 was exceptionally stout and able to take the pressure of a supercharger.
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