The other day, I posted a review of a 1956 Hudson Hornet Special, and some of the discussion centered on where Hudson and Nash were headed after the 1954 AMC merger that combined the two brands. Both sides of… more»
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Estate Find: 1950 Nash Statesman Super
Some enthusiasts fear that the stream of genuine barn finds will slow to a trickle before drying up entirely. If this Minnesota barn is any indication, that may not happen soon. Plenty of cars are hidden beneath covers and… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1956 Nash Statesman
We received quite a few comments regarding the appearance of this 1958 Packard station wagon, some positive but several alluding to its rather extreme styling. Well, I’m not going to sugar coat this 1956 Nash Statesman – it’s bugly… more»
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It’s a Twofer! Pair of 1954 Nash Statesmans
Not only is a 1954 Nash Statesman an oddity here on BF, today, courtesy of Scott, we’ve got a pair, and they’re both “Super” trim level cars. One’s considered a builder and the other a parts car, so let’s… more»
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Bathtub Styling! 1950 Nash Statesman Super
Nash was one of the predecessors of American Motors and may be best remembered for the “Airflyte” cars of the 1950s. They were often referred to as “upside-down bathtubs” for obvious reasons. The Statesman was the entry-level variant of… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Nash Statesman Super Airflyte
Nash introduced its First Generation Statesman in 1950 with styling that set it apart from the competition. Its sleek and aerodynamic body made the Airflyte badge seem appropriate in an era when the public’s fascination with aviation was at… more»
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Restoration Ready: 1955 Nash Statesman
Nash’s Statesman was a mid-level car built by the company between 1950 and 1956. Across two generations, the Statesman was positioned between the top-line Nash Ambassador and the entry Nash Rambler. That would all change later due to the… more»
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1-Of-132: 1950 Nash Statesman Custom Brougham
The American automotive scene was fascinating during the post-war years as manufacturers fought to release new models to replace their existing aging fleet. While some produced vehicles with similar design queues, Nash marched to the beat of a different… more»
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Aero Barn Find: 1950 Nash Statesman Airflyte
When I spied this 1950 Nash Statesman, it gave me a real start – it triggered a long-ago forgotten memory and I’ll further elaborate in a bit. The seller of this Nash barn find lists it initially as a… more»
