The Statesman was a full sized Nash positioned between the top-of-the-line Ambassador, but above the simple Rambler. The post-war styled Nash used advanced (for the time) unibody construction and crazy Airflyte body styling. Front skits, rear skirts, and a wrap around windshield meant this thing looked like an automotive version of those crazy mid-century Streamliner […]
Before the streets became clogged with imported compact cars there was the Nash Metropolitan. This classic might have been styled similarly to the dinosaurs that crushed the streets in the 1960s, but it was a Microraptor by comparison. Today a Metropolitan would be a fun way to cruise to your local Friday night car show […]
This next car might be filed under the “better to own than drive” category, but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t want to own one. The Nash Rambler is recognized as the first modern American “compact” car and all of the Cobalts, Neons, Focusesses, and Cavaliers owe some gratitude to the success of the 1950-1955 Rambler. […]
As she walked up the driveway, the red/white Nash Metropolitan caught her eye. It was a small car, but there was something about it that spoke to her. As she got closer, she could see that it was a 1961 model, well cared for and in beautiful condition. She walked around the car, taking in […]
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want a hovering land speeder like the kind that Luke drove in the original Star Wars. I don’t need an obnoxious protocol droid or a runaway astromech droid, but I do need a car that doesn’t need wheels to speed over the desert when I’m hunting Tusken […]
The Nash 600 was the first mass produced American car with a unibody chassis instead of the typical body on frame design. The unitized chassis platform saved over 500 lbs from the curb weight of this big steel beast, at a time when cars were getting very heavy. In fact, the name 600 wasn’t just […]
(by CFlo) If you’re a fan of the 1985 blockbuster Back to the Future (and who isn’t?) you might remember seeing all manner of Detroit Iron in the background when Marty McFly was trying to blend in and set up his parents with each other after accidentally DMCing his way back to 1955. Remember the […]
This next car comes as a tip from SecondMouse who writes: Before there were compact cars, there were Nash Metropolitans. And you can’t miss this one, in bright yellow. These cars were the perfect contrarian vehicle at the time. Buying one must have been like trading a Suburban for a Smart car. They are so […]
Nowadays, safety and survivability in a crash is a given with all the government regulations and ratings. But, back when you were only 10 or so years removed from flying a Mustang in combat over Germany, most car buyers didn’t give much thought to crash protection. However, if you did worry about such things, AMC […]
This next car comes from tipper Rod444 who included some analysis with his tip: Sure you’ve heard of a Nash, and probably a Nash Metropolitan if you’re a car guy, but how about a Nash Metropolitan convertible? Not your typical Sunday cruiser but this one looks like a viable candidate for a great restoration. From this […]