Nash Ambassador Custom AIRFLIGHT (1953)
for sale
Price: US $9,000.00
Price: US $9,000.00
1953 NASH AMBASSADOR CUSTOM (AIRFLIGHT ) 4 DOOR SEDAN. PININFARINA DESIGNED CAR, WHO DESIGNS FERRARI'S. 253 C.I. AMBASSADOR SUPER JETFIRE OVERHEAD VALVE INLINE 6 CYLINDER THAT RUNS GREAT, NOT AN OIL BURNER. FACTORY G.M. HYDRAMATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.59, 800 ORIGINAL MILES. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WILL LEAVE A DROP OF OIL ON GROUND. 1 FAMILY OWNED FOR 57 YEARS, 1960-2017 TILL I BOUGHT IT THIS PAST SUMMER.RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT.THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH FEATURES LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN.LIFT GEAR SHIFT LEVER TOWARD DRIVER TO START CAR. RIGHT TAIL LIGHT FLIPS UP AND GAS CAP IS HIDDEN UNDER IT.HOOD ORNAMENT IS FLYING GODDESS SPECIAL DESIGNED BY PETTY AND SIGNED ON WING. FRONT SEATS FOLD ALL THE WAY DOWN TO MAKE A FULL SIZE BED.THERE ARE SCREENS FROM NASH TO PUT OVER FRONT WINDOWS, WITH THERE OWN BAG WITH NASH TAG ON BAG.THERE IS A WOODEN TRAY THAT CLIPS OVER GLOVE BOX, I AM NOT SURE IF IT IS FACTORY IT LOOKS HOME MADE BUT NICE. THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS ARE NOT IN DASH BUT THE TIP OF THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER LIGHTS UP WHEN SIGNALS ARE ON.THE SUN VISORS ARE SEE THROUGH SUN GLASS.THERE IS A FACTORY CARGO NET THAT GOES ACROSS THE HEADLINER ABOVE THE SUN VISORS.THE BODY AND PAINT IS BEAUTIFUL, WITH 1 OLDER REPAINT TO ORIGINAL COLORS. ALL MOST LOOKS NEW. I HAD 3 SMALL BUBBLES REPAIRED BY A PROFESSIONAL.THEY WERE DIME SIZE. 1 ON EACH DOG LEG BEHIND FRONT TIRES AND 1 BETWEEN RIGHT TAIL LIGHT AND TRUNK.THERE IS NO RUST ON THIS CAR.THE INTERIOR LOOKS NEW. SEAT COVERS DOOR PANELS AND HEADLINER.THERE WERE RED PLAID SEAT COVERS ON SEATS SINCE NEW TILL NOW. I GUESS THATS WHY SEATS LOOK NEW THEY HAVE NOT BEEN RESTORED. RUBBER FLOOR MAT HAS A COUPLE TEARS IN IT BUT STILL LOOKS GOOD. ALL GLASS IS IN VARY NICE CONDITION ALONG WITH GLASS RUBBER AND FELT AND ITS ALL ORIGINAL.ALL WINDOWS ROLL DOWN NICE AND FAST.NASH ADVERTISED HOW FAST THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN.THE FLOORBOARDS, FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE ARE VARY SOLID. THIS IS NOT A CALIFORNIA CAR SO THEY ARE A LITTLE DIRTY WITH SLIGHT SURFACE RUST THAT COULD BE CLEANED.THIS CAR WINS A TROPHY AT EVERY LOCAL CAR SHOW.THERE ARE 2 RIBBONS IN THE BACK SEAT IT WON IN 1984. NEW EXHAUST, TIRES, SHOCKS , WATER PUMP, REBUILT HARMONIC BALANCER. I JUST DID A MAJOR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PER CHILTONS REPAIR MANUAL.BRAKES ARE NICE.BRAKE HOSES AND LINES ARE OLD BUT LOOK NICE.NO CRACKS IN HOSES. STEERING IS A LITTLE SLOPPY, I HAVE NOT CHECKED IT OUT. I DRIVE CAR ALL OVER TOWN A LITTLE ON HI WAY IT DOES GREAT. RADIO AND CLOCK DO NOT WORK.TEMP GAUGE WORKS BUT NEEDS A NEW SENDER, IT WORKED TILL I CLEANED SENSOR THEN STOPPED. I HAVE NOT FOUND A SENSOR YET. SPEEDOMETER ODOMETER WORKS GREAT, ALL LIGHTS WORK GREAT. THIS IS THE COOLEST OLD CAR I HAVE EVER HAD AND I HAVE HAD A LOT OF OLD CARS.I AM A HOBBYIST NOT A DEALER. CALL TIM AT 224-772-9861 FOR QUESTIONS AND MORE PICTURES. THANKS . BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING OR PICKUP. I WILL HELP GET CAR ON TRAILER YOU SEND. I RECOMMEND ENCLOSED TRAILER THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL CAR.TRAILER CAN GET WITHIN 2 BLOCKS OF MY HOUSE. USE DOOR TO DOOR SHIPPER I WILL NOT LEAVE AT HUB. THE CAR WILL NOT LEAVE HERE TILL ALL FUNDS CLEAR. TIM 224-772-9861
update: 2017-12-23
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1953 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | R721258 | Mileage: | 59,800 |
Number of Cylinders: | 6 | Make: | Nash |
Transmission: | Automatic | Model: | Ambassador Custom |
Body Type: | Sedan | Trim: | AIRFLIGHT |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 253 C.I. OVERHEAD 6 CYLINDER |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Sub Model: | 4 DOOR SEDAN | Disability Equipped: | No |
Exterior Color: | WILLOW GREEN / FOREST GREEN | Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |
Interior Color: | Gray |