Re: [Amc-list] 56 or 57 NASH Ambassador for sale (Los Angeles)

["RetroRalph" <retroralph@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Seems to me like the 56 and 57 models were the first generation AMC engines 
and probably the 287 or 327 engine.  In 1955 they did use the Packard V8 and 
their Ultramatic Auto transmission.  These are quite the "boats".  Big and 
heavy iron, comfort  and Continental Kits... Wow!.

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/AmericanMotors/Nash1946-1959.html  should 
give you decent illustrations on these 56 and 57 models.  May also be some 
pics at www.arcticboy.com.

Also a number of illustrations of these on the AMC-List Archives CD which is 
advertised at: http://mysite.verizon.net/res79g4m/amc/index.htm
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Jennings" <tomj@xxxxxxx>
To: "AMC List" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 10:02 PM
Subject: [Amc-list] 56 or 57 NASH Ambassador for sale (Los Angeles)


>A friend of mine inherited a 56 or 57 Nash Ambassador in decent
> running shape. He wants to sell it. He's a car guy, but not an
> AMC person, and suffers from too-many-projects-itis.
>
> It's 56 or 57 because we don't know how to tell the difference
> and we're too lazy to lift a book.
>
> This is a loaded Ambo. It has A/C! Not sure if it cools, but
> compressor runs and is not seized. Packard V8! Auto trans. Has
> plastic on the seats! Amazing upholstery, the seats are worn
> and split but the verticals (rests) are fairly good. Fold-down
> rear jump seat.
>
> Color is coral (flamingo pink) and grey. Except for two
> two? horizontal strips it has all trim (and there's about 100
> lbs of trim). The stainless is all good, the plated stuff has
> minor pitting but otherwise good condition.
>
> The only rust on the car seems to be under the carpeting but
> it does NOT go throug the pan. There is no rust on the rest of
> the car.
>
> The paint is in fair condition, seems to be original, except
> hood and front fender tops where it's simply worn through,
> and faint dust of rust on the hood (wipes off by hand).
>
> It starts, runs, drives, stops. It's drivable. Glass is all good.
>
> Dash is 100% complete. Steering wheel paint is flaking, but
> every knob and lever is there. Original radio in place. The
> A/C vents and emblems etc are all there.
>
> Continental kit is complete, with a decent tire even.
>
> I looked underneath -- there is shiny paint on the chassis pan!
> This car is in overall solid condition.
>
> It was garage-kept until the last two years. It's Los Angeles
> now. Peter wants $3500 for it.
>
> Contact me if you are interested, I'll have Peter call/email you.
>
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