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The Commodore and the Commodore Custom names debuted in Hudson's 1941 model line. Commodore models rode exclusively on the 121" wheelbase, while Commodore Customs rode either on the company's 121" wheelbase for coupes, or 128" for sedans.
Commodore's were either powered by Hudson's 202ci I6 producing 102 bhp, or Hudson's 254.4 I8 that produced 128 bhp.
 The Commodore series was Hudson's largest model range in its debut year, consisting of sedans, coupes and convertibles. Hudson continued to use a forward hinged hood which opened from the rear with the nose of the hood sliding downward over the grille.
For 1942, the cars received a facelift of the 1940 and 1941 models. Included in this were concealed running boards, modestly enlarged from grilles, and external trim arrangements. The firm promoted its economy over luxury in the shortened model in the year which ended in January, 1942 for U.S. war production.
POST WAR
Hudson began its postwar automobile production on August 30, 1945. Body styles were trimmed to Sedan, Club Coupe and Convertible. Models were based on the 1942 model Hudson with mostly minor cosmetic changes. One exception was the car's grille, which now sported a concave center section.
Hudson automobiles were more fully trimmed than other similar makes, and all Hudson models received door arm rests, twin air-horns, ashtrays, windshield wipers, stop lights, locking glove box, sealed beam headlights and deep pile carpeting. Commodore and Commodore Customs added air-foam seat cushions (Hudson was the first automaker to introduce foam seat cushions), door-step courtesy lights, rear arm rest (sedans) and gold etched lettering on the dash board panel.
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