1948 Nash Ambassador Custom

VIN: R491581

$104,500

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    R491581

  • Body style

    Cabriolet

  • Odometer

    20076 m

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    112

  • Induction

    1bbl

  • Interior Color

    Green leather

  • Exterior Color

    Green

  • Generation

    1946-1948 Nash Ambassador

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

235/112hp six, 3-speed transmission, remote spotlight, wide whitewalls, turn signals, radio.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Very nicely restored to like-new condition without being overdone. Loose fitting upholstery along the top of the front seat backs and a few threads protruding, which indicate some loose seams. Steering wheel chrome failing. Excellent exterior paint and chrome. Seat coverings lightly surface creased. A very handsome and unusual convertible. No Reserve.

Market commentary

The knives were out for this Nash, which brought an eye-popping price. The quality of the restoration and presentation brought favorable comments from onlookers and couldn't be duplicated for the price paid, but it's still a Nash and a six. A very expensive Nash six.

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