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Nash Ambassador Airflyte Super (1952)

Nash Ambassador Airflyte Super (Golden Anniversary) Designed by Pininfarina 8.000 € Investment Conversion for Europe (1952)
Type of auction
With reserve
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Ends at
12.03.2024 20:10
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Highest bid
6.500 €
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Seller

Carl Brock
Carl BrockYour personal Kickdown advisor
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Overview

Manufacturer Nash
Model Ambassador Airflyte Super
Year 1952
TransmissionManual
Horsepower120
Milage
38.256 mi
Not or only partially comprehensible.
Country VersionUS
Location DE-41749 Viersen
Color blue

Vehicle description

Highlights and General

For sale is a 1952 Nash Ambassador Airflyte Super in blue with a dark blue cloth interior.

Highlights

  • Partially restored
  • Vehicle has been rebuilt for European use
  • Approximately 8,000 € invested in repairs and overhauls: Front axle completely rebuilt (had new rubber bushings made), brake system completely overhauled, steering overhauled, starter overhauled, trim parts rechromed, headlights and tires with E-marker installed/mounted, hazard warning lights retrofitted, vehicle made TÜV-ready.
  • The original red tail lights could remain, the fuel system was completely repaired and an electric feed pump was retrofitted, body was refurbished, to list only a small part of the work performed
  • To the vehicle still belong several original advertising brochures, operating instructions, workshop manual, various spare parts as well as unused original special accessories such as auxiliary headlights, unused seat covers and much more.
  • Rare collector car from the USA
  • Original accessories and documentation available
  • Conversion for the european area

General information about the vehicle

  • Year of manufacture: 1952
  • First registration: 1952
  • Import from the USA
  • Location: 41749 Viersen, Germany
  • Number of owners not known
  • TÜV valid until 09/25
  • H license plate
  • Accident free in current ownership
  • Registered
  • German registration
  • Duty paid
  • Ready to drive

Model History

  • Nash Motors was founded in 1916 by Charles W. Nash and successfully produced mid-size cars. The Nash Ambassador was the main model line from 1932 to 1957, known for aerodynamics and, after the war, for the Airflyte design with disguised front wheels. The 1952 Golden Anniversary Airflyte, designed by Pininfarina, won design awards and featured a self-supporting body and eye-catching front fenders.

Facts

Exterior and interior

  • Blue paint
  • Dark blue fabric interior
  • Repainted

Engine and transmission

  • 4.1-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with 120 hp
  • Manual 3-speed transmission with overdrive

Mileage

  • 38,256 mi. Mileage not traceable.

Documentation

  • No checkbook available

Tires, brakes, body & underbody.

  • Tires: 70-90 %
  • Brakes: 70-90 %
  • Underbody: Light flash rust, welded

Known defects

  • Paint with signs of age
  • Slight oil loss shortly after driving
  • Front door locks not lockable from outside
  • Wheels should be rebalanced or re-tired
  • Please view the photo gallery and videos for more insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

Experience the timeless charm of the 1952 Nash Ambassador Airflyte Super, a rare enthusiast vehicle from the USA with partially restored condition and an extensive conversion for the European region. This unique vehicle, painted in blue and equipped with a 4.1-liter inline 6-cylinder engine, impresses with its originality, documented history and has known defects such as light paint marks, oil loss and non-locking front door locks.

Vehicle videos

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Kickdown check

  • Kickdown photographer was on site
  • Video of the vehicle available
  • Main inspection
  • Low milage

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