Nash Luxury Brougham Coupe (1947)
for sale
Price: US $8,950.00
Price: US $8,950.00
More to the story than just pictures.
Imagine getting behind the wheel of your car, that's a little older than anyone else on the road and daydreaming about the old days of automobile development since its beginning. While cruising you realize the history of transportation was being lost and seemingly, many auto makers and the beautiful creations of engineering were disappearing. Why not turn your daydreaming into reality and create a collection of vehicles and house them in one place where future generations could see history, receive pleasure, enjoyment and possibly future engineers would be inspired at seeing cars, motorcycles, etc., of years gone by.
This is exactly what Harold Le May dreamed and created by developing the largest privately owned automobile collection of over 3, 000 vehicles, as certifying him by the Guinness Book of World Records The largest privately owned automobile collection in the world. This s shown at Marymount in Spanaway, Awa. and the America's Car Museum, in Tacoma, WA.. The two museums complement each other and tell the wonderful story of America's love affair with the automobile
This car, 1947 Luxury Brougham 600 Ambassador Coupe was Harold Lemma's driver. He drove this car while building his collection until the engine needed repair then he put it his collection as No. 1900.
Harold didn't sell any of his collection. After his passing, at 81, the estate auctioned this car in 2011, without an engine. It went to Strange Automotive, a very quality builder of transmissions and engines, for an all new power train, electrical system, brakes, tires, carpet and more. As you can see this car should go to a true auto enthusiast to maintain this piece of autorama history.
1947 NASH 600 AMBASSADOR BROUGHHAM EXECUTIVE LUXURY COUPE SUMMARY
The History alone of this car is worth its value and collectability. This was Harold Lemay's driver. It was also in the American Auto Museum for many years. LeMays Museum item No. 1900. New 302 Ho, Ford AOD with Lokar , new radiator, aluminum drive shaft, and all brakes/cyl./tires. New carpet , pad and sound dampening and New windows with green tint. Appearing Stock , it is a sleeper. Interior is nice and original. Needs Paint and original minor blemish repair but original body paint is a (5) footer. This is a Driver with dependable, mechanical performance. New windows.
It is a Uni-Body atop a frame, one of the first large coupes with independent front suspension, (no clip required, handles curves @ high speed great, easy to steer)has the original A/C system under the dash , not connected and it is a Kelvinator Nash.
Note: All Original gages are pristine and have been tested, but not connected, they are 6 volt. I drive with a GPS for speedometer and dip stick for gas. A oil pressure and temp. gage have been added under dash. Picture of car on trailer to show overall size, trailer is 16'.
This cars new owner will be a true car enthusiast, Owning truly one of one. {Tell me your offer, Via ask seller, I'll see if I can get the reserve to match.}
Rod, Street Rod, Hot Rod, Vintage, Collector, Coupe, Barn
update: 2016-06-21
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1947 |
Mileage: | 2,000 | Exterior Color: | Black |
Make: | Nash | Interior Color: | Brown |
Model: | Luxury Brougham Coupe | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Trim: | Ambassodor | Transmission: | Automatic |
Engine: | 302 HO | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Drive Type: | RWD | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
For Sale By: | Private Seller |