![]() 1947 Nash Ambassador Suburban sedan |
The Ambassador Suburban was offered only with the prewar overhead-valve six as Nash abandoned its straight eight in these years. It's very uncommon today, but this was a fine example of an automaker's attempt to spruce up its image during this period.
Pluses of the 1946-1948 Nash Ambassador Suburban:
- Scarcity and high appreciation potential
- Construction quality
- Uniqueness
Minuses of the 1946-1948 Nash Ambassador Suburban:
- Only 10-15 known to survive today
- Wood trim demands high maintenance
- Subject to general underbody and structural rust
Production of the 1946-1948 Nash Ambassador Suburban:
- 1946: 272
- 1947: 595
- 1948: 130
Specifications of the 1946-1948 Nash Ambassador Suburban:
Wheelbase, inches: 121.0
Length, inches: 209.2
Weight, pounds: 3,470-3,664
Price, new: $1,929-2,239
Engines for the 1946-1948 Nash Ambassador Suburban:
Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
ohv I-6 | 234.8 cid | 112 | 1946-1948 |
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