1956 Nash Rambler Palm Beach Concept

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Coupe Coachwork: Pininfarina Chassis Num: D-12575 Engine Num: F-13206   Sold for $528,000 at 2011 Gooding & Company. After the American Motors Corporation merged with the Nash Company, they approached Batista Farina at Pinin Farina to design a Rambler-based 2-seater coupe called the Palm Beach. This one-off concept car exemplifies the idea that might have directed American Motors to greater success in 1956. Alas, the advanced, one-of-a-kind Italian dream car was unfortunately never considered for production. Having been exhibited at many auto shows by Pinin Farina, the car was owned by the then-president of the Nash Motor Car Company, Roy Chapin, and it stayed in his family for several years. Bought by Jacques Harguindeguy in 2007, it was shown at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours by his family in his memory. The car was placed in the competitive Postwar Touring class (O-2). After the show, the car was shown at the 2009 Niello Concours at Serrano where it was awarded the 'Hot Italian Award.' In 2010, this Palm Beach Special was offered for sale at Gooding & Company Auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $700,000 - $900,000. As bidding came to a close, bidding had reached $500,000 but was not enough to satisfy the car's reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.

Auction Sales Information
Auction	Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction
Estimated Value:	$700,000-$900,000
Lot was not sold
Auction	The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company
Estimated Value:	$550,000-$650,000
Sale Price	$528,000

Event	Group
The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company	1948-1956
Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction	1950-1956
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance	PostWar Touring

 

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