1941 Nash Ambassador Eight convertible
The 1939-1942 Nash Ambassador Eight was marked by a striking front-end design plus the traditional Nash valve-in-head engine with nine main bearings for uncommon smoothness and longevity.
A variety of closed bodies was offered along with a cabriolet (convertible). The latter was dropped for 1942 when Nash adopted a rather less successful horizontal grille. The 1939-1941 models are arguably better-looking.
Pluses of the 1939-1942 Nash Ambassador Eight:
- Nice styling
- Smooth performance
- Quality
- Relatively easy on the budget, even convertibles
- Good club support
Minuses of the 1939-1942 Nash Ambassador Eight:
- Limited availability
- Parts supplies limited
- Rust-prone
Production of the 1939-1942 Nash Ambassador Eight:
- 1939: 17,052
- 1940-1942: 33,000 (estimated)
Specifications of the 1939-1942 Nash Ambassador Eight:
Wheelbase, inches: 125.0 (1939-1940); 121.0 (1941-1942)
Length, inches: 213.2 (1939-1940); 210.2 (1941-1942)
Weight, pounds: 3,260-3,820
Price, new: $1,084-1,295
Engines for the 1939-1942 Nash Ambassador Eight:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| ohv I-8 | 260.8 cid | 115 | 1939-1942 |
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