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£17,073

From the Maine Classic Car Museum Collection' 1953 Nash Rambler Custom Convertible

United States • 25 Jan 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 1953 Nash Rambler Custom Convertible is a rare and charming example of America's first successful compact car. It's attractively finished in Spanish Red with a black and white interior, and features desirable upgrades like a finned cylinder head and twin carburetors. The car is well-preserved and would be a hit at club events with some minor detailing.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as 'very well preserved and largely unrestored,' suggesting it's in good condition for its age. It has some desirable upgrades like a finned cylinder head and twin carburetors, but also might need 'minor detailing' which indicates it's not in pristine condition. Therefore, a condition rating of Very Good (7) seems appropriate.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

D-150863

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

184ci L-head Inline Six-Cylinder Engine Twin Downdraft Carburetors 85bhp at 3,800rpm (rated) 3-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Coil Spring Front Suspension, Live Rear Axle with Leaf Springs 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *A charming and rarely seen "bathtub" Nash *Uprated with finned cylinder head and twin carburetors *Very well preserved and largely unrestored THE NASH RAMBLER In 1950, Nash-Kelvinator introduced the revolutionary Rambler, establishing a new segment in the American automotive landscape.

The idea of a home-grown compact car was not necessarily new, but the Rambler was the first to be successful.

There were two keys to the Rambler's traction in a difficult market: One was that it was billed as the ideal second car for the upwardly mobile middle class, and the other was that despite being classified as an economy car, Nash did not skimp on equipment and options.

Lois Lane famously drove a Rambler in the Superman series, billed as "an Independent Woman in an Indepe...

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£1,846

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£15,155

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£37,503

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