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

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 1 Mar 2007, RetroRalph wrote:

> 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!.

It's definitely not the gen1 v8, I know those fairly well. Valve
covers have peripheral bolts (like gen2), not the center wing
nuts. Rear distrib, the two-plane intake seems to have more
open space under it than the gen1. It looks bigger.

If it's rare (and not eBay rare :-) I can go photo it this
weekend.




>
> 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
> ______________________________________________________________
> Ralph Ausmann  -  Hillsboro, OR - > <ralph.ausmann@xxxxxxxxx>
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res79g4m/ ... and "check the links"
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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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