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1946 Nash Ambassador Series 60

The Ambassador was Nash's top-of-the-line offering when first introduced. They were outfitted with fine upholstery and luxury amenities. In 1946, Nash didn't need to produce a specialty car but did it to show that it could and to spruce up the Kenosha, Wisconsin firm's rather conservative image. It was for all intent and purposes based on the prewar Ambassador fastback model and trimmed with ash framing and mahogany panels a la Chrysler Town and Country. Nash built 1,000 wooden-bodied Suburbans between 1946 and 1948; 275 in 1946, just 575 in 1947, and 130 in 1948. Only 20 are known to exist with just two of those being 1946 models. It had separate chassis and frame construction with a nine-inch longer wheelbase than other Nash models. All were powered by a 235 cubic-inch, 112 horsepower overhead-valve six-cylinder engine connected to a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

Nash introduced the Suburban model in 1946. The car featured wood framing and panels on the body. There were similarities to the Chrysler Town & Country and Ford Sportsman models and had a staggering price tag of $1,929. There were 1,000 Suburbans produced from 1946 to 1948 based on the Ambassador Slipstream 4-door sedan. Power was from a 234.8 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine offering 112 horsepower. There was a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The interior was elegant, fitted with leather and mahogany door panels. The rear seat folds down and converts into a sleeping area that extends into the trunk.

Unlike most manufacturers, who produced 'woodie' wagons, Nash entered the postwar market in 1946 with a wood-bodied four-door sedan. During the three short years of production, only 1,000 Nash woody Suburbans were produced-and only 275 of them in 1946. Currently, there are about 20 examples that are known to survive.

The design of the woodie suburban was based on the Nash Ambassador body. It had a separate chassis and frame construction with a nine-inch longer wheelbase than other Nash models. It was powered by a 235 cubic-inch overhead-valve six that developed 112 horsepower. The frame work was made of white ash wood and the panels are made of mahogany.

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Other Ambassador body styles included the trunk sedan priced at $1,510, the brougham sedan at $1,450, the fastback sedan at $1,470, and the suburban listed at $1,930. The fastback sedan was the most popular with 26,925 units built, followed by 4,825 of the brougham sedan, 3,875 of the trunk sedan, and 275 of the suburban.

The Ambassador was joined by the more affordable Nash 600 resting on a 112-inch wheelbase, 9-inch shorter than the Ambassador. The name was in reference to Nash's claim that the vehicle could travel 600 miles on a full 20-gallon tank of gas. Trim levels included Deluxe and Custom, with the Custon being better equipped with more standard features. Deluxe version had twin bumper guards, dual horns, sun visors, windshield wipers, a spare wheel and trie, no-draft ventilation, and hi-test safety glass. The Custom added a wind-up-type clock, Deluxe steering wheel, lacquered radio, rotary door locks, stainless steel running board moldings, voltage control generator, door locks, glove compartment locks, and sealed beam headlights.

The Nash 600 was priced from $1,290 to $1,340. Body styles included a trunk sedan, brougham sedan, and fastback sedan with the fastback sedan being the most popular with 42,300 units sold, followed by 8,500 of the brougham sedan, and 7,300 of the trunk sedan. Power came from a six-cylinder engine with, a 172.6 cubic-inch displacement and delivering 82 horsepower.

Both the 600 and Ambassador had similar styling but differentiated by the Ambassador's larger size. The 600 had unitized construction while the Ambassador had separate chassis and frame engineering. Both had full-pressure lubrication, full-length water jackets, air-cooled voltage regulator, steel-strut aluminum alloy pistons, oil filter, and a 20 gallon fuel tank.


by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2005

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The Nash Ambassador was produced from 1932 through 1957. When Nash merged with Hudson Motors in 1954, the Ambassador name was continued, though it was now known as the AMC Ambassador. The name persisted until 1974. The Ambassador was Nashs top-of-the-line offering when first introduced. These vehicles were outfitted with fine upholstery and luxury amenities. The base price was set at %242,090. In....
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The name Ambassador was used to designate a senior line of Nash Motors automobiles, a product of American Motors Corporation. The Ambassador was a high trim option on Nashs senior models from 1927 until 1931. During the 1927 model year, a five passenger sedan version of the Nashs 267 model, the advance Six automobile with a trimmed four door was introduced, and it was the most expensive vehicle....
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1946 Ambassador Series 60
$1,930-$16,000
1946 Nash Ambassador Series 60 Price Range: $1,450 - $1,930

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Production
Wheelbase
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35,900
121.00 in.
6 cyl., 234.80 CID., 112.00hp
$1,450 - $1,930
39,700
121.00 in.
6 cyl., 195.60 CID., 90.00hp
$1,750 - $2,225
46,500
121.00 in.
6 cyl., 235.00 CID., 112.00hp
$925 - $2,350

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