Talk:Terraplane
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In 1932, the Hudson Motor Company introduced the 'Essex-Terraplane' as a less expensive vehicle than the Essex. The 1933 model bore the name 'Essex-Terraplane' on the radiator shroud but was sold as a 'Terraplane'. The 1933 model was the only Terraplane made with an eight cylinder engine. The 'Terraplane Eight' had an in-line eight cylinder engine with a 244 cubic inch displacement (the Hudson had the identical engine but with a displacement of 254 cubic inches).
The 'Terraplane 8' had a long hood to accommodate the engine and was distingushed by having vent doors on the hood as opposed to the six cylinder version which had stamped louvres. It is prized by collectors not only because of its rarity but of its beautiful styling.
[edit] Name
Where did the company think up such a name? Is it from "airplane" and "terra," implying that it's a terrestrial vehicle that has a similar style or power as an airplane? The origin/etymology of this name is worth mentioning in the article. Badagnani 23:51, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
