1937 Nash Ambassador and LaFayette 400

NY Times - October 25, 1936

Three new series have been announced by the Nash Motors Company for
1937. They are the Nash Ambassador Eight, the Nash Ambassador Six
http://snipurl.com/Nash_Ambassador and the Nash Lafayette 400
http://snipurl.com/Lafayette1937 - The Eight has a 125-inch wheelbase
and is powered by a valve-in-head, twin ignition motor developing 105
horsepower. Its base price is $855.

The Six, beginning at $755, is built on a 121-inch wheelbase with six-
cylinder, valve-in-head, twin ignition engine of 95 horsepower. A 6-
cylinder Monitor-Sealed motor powers the Nash LaFayette 400 model,
which has a wheelbase of 117 inches and a base price of $595.

The Ambassador Eight and Six, although alike in many features, are
distinguished by their radiator ornaments, treatment of headlamps and
decoration of the luggage trunk. The 400 differs from the other two
models in the treatment of its radiator grille, which runs horizontally
instead of vertically. Bodies of all three series conform to
streamlining principles. Steel strips on the hoods are merely for
decoration, as tests have convinced Nash engineers that hood louver
openings add nothing to engine ventilation.

The cars all have one-piece seamless steel tops with increased
headroom. Floor tunnels have been eliminated in them and the hand brake
has been placed on the dash.

The "sleeping car' feature, introduced on Nash cars in 1936, has been
added to the Ambassador series. The back seat may be converted into a
six-foot double bed.

Among the mechanical improvements added to the three series is a ride
stabilizer, said to eliminate body sway on curves, provide improved
steering ease and straighten the car out after a turn. The Ambassador
lines have an improved synchro-shift transmission, and safety glass
throughout is standard equipment. Windshields and ventilators of safety
glass are standard on the 400. A new three-point mounting, claimed to
cause smoother and quieter engine operation, has been placed on the
Ambassador Six and 400 cars. No-draft ventilation has been installed in
all Nash card and the cruising gear is again optional on all models.

The running board, similar on all series, is said to be the longest
ever designed for an automobile. It is supposed to give not only a new
grace of line but protection and support to that portion of the front
fender frequently subject to damage. A higher power-to-weight ratio has
been provided by motor refinements and double-action hydraulic brakes,
with an improved brake lining, are standard equipment on all models.

Color options on all lines are black, gunmetal, Trianon green,
Dartmouth green, Wenonah maroon, Tropic tan, Admiral blue and Cascade
blue.
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Nash Car Club of America: http://www.nashcarclub.org/

On May 9, 12:35 pm, George Orwell <Use-Author-Supplied-Address-
Header@[127.1]> wrote:

NY Times - October 25, 1936

Three new series have been announced by the Nash Motors Company for
1937. They are the Nash Ambassador Eight, the Nash Ambassador Sixhttp://snipurl.com/Nash_Ambassadorand the Nash Lafayette 400http://snipurl.com/Lafayette1937- The Eight has a 125-inch wheelbase
and is powered by a valve-in-head, twin ignition motor developing 105
horsepower. Its base price is $855.

The Six, beginning at $755, is built on a 121-inch wheelbase with six-
cylinder, valve-in-head, twin ignition engine of 95 horsepower. A 6-
cylinder Monitor-Sealed motor powers the Nash LaFayette 400 model,
which has a wheelbase of 117 inches and a base price of $595.

The Ambassador Eight and Six, although alike in many features, are
distinguished by their radiator ornaments, treatment of headlamps and
decoration of the luggage trunk. The 400 differs from the other two
models in the treatment of its radiator grille, which runs horizontally
instead of vertically. Bodies of all three series conform to
streamlining principles. Steel strips on the hoods are merely for
decoration, as tests have convinced Nash engineers that hood louver
openings add nothing to engine ventilation.

The cars all have one-piece seamless steel tops with increased
headroom. Floor tunnels have been eliminated in them and the hand brake
has been placed on the dash.

The "sleeping car' feature, introduced on Nash cars in 1936, has been
added to the Ambassador series. The back seat may be converted into a
six-foot double bed.

Among the mechanical improvements added to the three series is a ride
stabilizer, said to eliminate body sway on curves, provide improved
steering ease and straighten the car out after a turn. The Ambassador
lines have an improved synchro-shift transmission, and safety glass
throughout is standard equipment. Windshields and ventilators of safety
glass are standard on the 400. A new three-point mounting, claimed to
cause smoother and quieter engine operation, has been placed on the
Ambassador Six and 400 cars. No-draft ventilation has been installed in
all Nash card and the cruising gear is again optional on all models.

The running board, similar on all series, is said to be the longest
ever designed for an automobile. It is supposed to give not only a new
grace of line but protection and support to that portion of the front
fender frequently subject to damage. A higher power-to-weight ratio has
been provided by motor refinements and double-action hydraulic brakes,
with an improved brake lining, are standard equipment on all models.

Color options on all lines are black, gunmetal, Trianon green,
Dartmouth green, Wenonah maroon, Tropic tan, Admiral blue and Cascade
blue.
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Nash Car Club of America:http://www.nashcarclub.org/

They made some fine looking cars back then.
Weather-eye made it even nicer for the "Snow-state" folks

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George Orwell <Use-Author-Supplied-Address-Header@[127.1]> wrote:

NY Times - October 25, 1936

Three new series have been announced by the Nash Motors Company for
1937. They are the Nash Ambassador Eight, the Nash Ambassador Six
http://snipurl.com/Nash_Ambassador and the Nash Lafayette 400
http://snipurl.com/Lafayette1937

"...magazine for the new 1937 Nash Ambassador and Lafayette automobile.
It features lots of colorful pictures and wonderful articles on the new
features of the 1937 Nash automobiles. It is complete with 32 pages and
measures about 10" by 12". It is in good condition..." eBay:
http://snipurl.com/Nash_1937