184ci flathead inline 6-cylinder engine Carter downdraft carburetor 85bhp at 3,800rpm 3-speed manual transmission Independent front suspension with semi-floating rear axle and semi-elliptical leaf springs 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes *Last year for the Airflyte design *Outfitted with police livery *Nicely presented The Statesman Super The new-for-1949 Nash Airflyte was a true departure from the look and design of the cars that proceeded it.

The risky styling had an appearance all its own with heavily skirted front and rear wheels, an enveloping body, and plenty of interesting touches such as eye-level ‘Uniscope’ gauges (replaced in 1951 with more conventional ‘Pilot Panel’ gauges), a rolltop cover for the radio, and seats that folded flat into a bed.

The two main series offered by Nash in 1951 were the top-of-the-line Ambassador and the lower priced Statesman.

The Statesman line was further subdivided into the pricier Custom and entry-level Super.

Similar in appearance to its bigg...