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1950 Nash Ambassador: Beauty by the Bay

Filed in archive American Independents by Philip Powell on August 04, 2008

Nash Ambassador

As an admirer of architecture, automobiles, and industrial design, I have two words that best describe my taste: elegance and grace. Both, in my opinion, are missing in today's cars. And so I was delighted to photograph Thomas Nottleman's 1950 Nash Ambassador with Patricia Bay in the background. My admiration was shared by several passers-by, including both enthusiasts and folks who simply appreciate beautiful automobiles. The Nash is noted for its curvaceous lines, its fully-enclosed wheels (which, amazingly, do not crimp the turning circle), and seats that fold completely flat to create a double bed. It came with fitted roll-up mattresses... and they're still in the trunk! Inside, a "Uniscope" sits atop the steering column: a round pod containing speedometerlinks, fuel gauge, and oil and temperature gauges.

One of the first American cars to be made with unibody construction, it is driven by a 234 c.i. six delivering 115 hp through a 4-speed Hydramatic transmission. The previous owner did a restoration some 32 years ago, then sold the car to Thomas in 2003 when he was no longer fit to drive. With a mere 27,523 miles on the clock the Nash runs perfectly, its only flaw being a pair of contemporary mirrors fitted by the elderly gentleman to aid rear vision (considering he was 92, we can forgive him). For a brief photo album of this beautiful Nash Ambassador, click on this link. (Note: to view the next photo in the album, use the thumbnails at right, then click on each one for a full-size view.)

[All Photos: Philip Powell]






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