Ambassador Sedan 1927-early 1932
Nash Motors' first use of the name Ambassador was during the 1927 model year when a specially trimmed four-door, five-passenger club sedan version of the "Nash Advanced Six" (designated model 267) was developed. As the most expensive car in the line, the Ambassador received premium upgrades in upholstery and other trim items for a base price of US$2,090 (FOB).
Exports accounted for almost 11% per cent of Nash production in 1927, and the cars were purchased by several royal families. For example, Prince Wilhelm, Duke of Södermanland of Sweden and Norway personally visited the Nash factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 1927, and Scandinavian factory workers delivered his Nash Ambassador Six (Model 267) four-door Brougham sedan.
The Ambassador model lost its position as Nash's most expensive car in 1929 with the introduction of seven-passenger sedan and limousine models that were carried through the 1934 model year.
The Ambassador remained in the Advanced Six range until 1930 when the model was moved to the "Nash Twin Ignition Eight" series. In 1931 the cumbersome Twin Ignition Eight name was replaced by the simpler "Eight-90" model designation.
The Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) recognizes the Nash Ambassador 1930 Series 490, 1931 Series 8-90, and 1932 Series 9-90 as full classics.
| Year | Engine | HP | Springs | Brakes | Transmission | Wheelbase | Wheel size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 278.4 cu in (4.6 L) OHV I6 | 78 hp (58 kW; 79 PS) | semi-elliptic | four-wheel mechanical | 3-speed manual | 130 in (3,302 mm) | 20 in (508 mm) |
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