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Charles W. Nash, the co-founder of the Buick Motor Company, purchased the Kenosha, Wisconsin based company Thomas B. Jeffrey, and renamed it in 1917 to Nash Motors. Within a short amount of time, he built the company into one of the foremost impendent carmakers with a line of vehicles marketed towards America's middle class.
For 1948, the top-of-the-line Nash Automobile was the Ambassador. There were very few examples of the convertible sold, as priorities at the time were with the closed cars. Only 1000 examples were ever created and few have survived in modern times.
This 1948 Nash Ambassador Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Meadow Brook. The car was estimated to sell between $50,000 - $60,000. It is powered by a 235 cubic-inch overhead valve six-cylinder engine capable of producing over 110 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. It is finished in the correct shade of Canterbury Gray with a maroon leather interior and a black canvas top. It is in original condition and has never been restored. The car has been well taken care-of during its life; it has been treated to a complete engine overhaul, new brakes, new exhaust system, new windshield, new whitewall tires, and a new trunk-linter. There is an upgraded AM/FM radio with the original foot controls used to change the station.
At auction, bidding peaked at just over $30,000. There was a reserve on the vehicle, meaning the owner did not have to sell the car if they felt the bid was too low. Apparently, they were happy with the high bid of $34,100 and sold the car. The buyer of this car got a bargain.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
For 1948, the top-of-the-line Nash Automobile was the Ambassador. There were very few examples of the convertible sold, as priorities at the time were with the closed cars. Only 1000 examples were ever created and few have survived in modern times.
This 1948 Nash Ambassador Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Meadow Brook. The car was estimated to sell between $50,000 - $60,000. It is powered by a 235 cubic-inch overhead valve six-cylinder engine capable of producing over 110 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. It is finished in the correct shade of Canterbury Gray with a maroon leather interior and a black canvas top. It is in original condition and has never been restored. The car has been well taken care-of during its life; it has been treated to a complete engine overhaul, new brakes, new exhaust system, new windshield, new whitewall tires, and a new trunk-linter. There is an upgraded AM/FM radio with the original foot controls used to change the station.
At auction, bidding peaked at just over $30,000. There was a reserve on the vehicle, meaning the owner did not have to sell the car if they felt the bid was too low. Apparently, they were happy with the high bid of $34,100 and sold the car. The buyer of this car got a bargain.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $34,100
1948 Nash Ambassador Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Nash Ambassador
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
1948 Nash Ambassador Sedan Sold for USD$6,600 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1948 Nash Ambassador Custom Convertible Chassis#: 495398 Sold for USD$25,760 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1948 Nash Ambassador Custom Chassis#: 502739 Sold for USD$33,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1948 Nash Ambassador Custom Cabriolet Chassis#: R-502739 Sold for USD$38,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1948 Nash Ambassador Suburban Sold for USD$126,500 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1948 Nash Ambassador Custom Fastback Sedan Sold for USD$8,250 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1948 Nash Ambassador Suburban Sedan Sold for USD$63,250 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1948 Nash Ambassador Cabriolet Sold for USD$47,000 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 | |
1948 Nash Ambassador Custom Convertible Chassis#: R-503768 Sold for USD$115,500 2012 RM - Milhous Collection, Fla | |
1948 Nash Ambassador Custom Convertible Chassis#: R500119 Sold for USD$35,750 2011 RM Auctions - Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns | ![]() |
1948 Nash Ambassador Custom Four Door Trunk Sedan Sold for USD$17,100 2008 Leake Auctions - Tulsa - 36th Annual - QuikTrip Center | |
1948 Nash Ambassador Sold for USD$34,100 2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall | ![]() ![]() |
1948 Nash Ambassador Convertible Chassis#: R491581 Sold for USD$104,500 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook | ![]() ![]() |
Nash Ambassadors That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Nash Ambassador's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1948 Nash Ambassador Custom Convertible | 495398 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1948 Nash Ambassador Super Slipstream | 2016 CCA Classic Car Sale | ||||
1948 NASH AMBASSADOR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE | R491581 | 2016 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction | $100,000 | $115,000 | |
1948 Nash Ambassador Cabriolet | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | $15,000 | |||
1948 Nash Ambassador Four-Door Slipstream Sedan | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $12,000 | |||
1948 Nash Ambassador Four-Door Slipstream Sedan | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $12,000 | |||
1948 NASH AMBASSADOR SERIES 60 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE | R493037 | 2010 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | |||
1948 Nash Ambassador | 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island | $75,000 | $100,000 | $140,000 | |
1948 NASH AMBASSADOR SERIES 60 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE | 2003 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK | $29,000 | |||
1948 NASH CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE | 2003 Kruse Auction Hot Springs, AR | $31,000 | |||
1948 NASH AMBASSADOR CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $21,000 |
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