Nash Statesman
The Nash Statesman is a full-sized automobile that was built from 1949 to 1956, in two generations: 1949-1951 and 1952-1956. The Statesman was the lower-priced version of the two main Nash Motors' automobile series, and was positioned below the top-line Nash Ambassador.
First generation
Nash developed its post-World War II automobiles using an advanced unit-body construction with fastback aerodynamic styling under the Airflyte name. The care were available as a two- or four-door sedan. A distinguishing feature of all Nashes are the "skirted" fenders. Although the turning circle could be compromised, , but the front track is narrower by nearly three inches: front is just under 55 in (1,397 mm) while the rear track is 60.5 in (1,537 mm).
The wheelbase of the Statesman was nine inches (228.6 mm) shorter than the companion Ambassador line. This was achieved by using a shorter front "clip" (the portion of a car from the cowl forward) than was installed on the Ambassador; therefore, Statesman and Ambassador hoods and front fenders were not interchangeable. From the cowl rearward, however, the two series' dimensions were identical. Two-door models included Nash's exclusive "Airliner Reclining" front seat, that was optional on the four-door sedans and could be converted to form a bed.
Statesman engine designs were based on the sturdy and reliable decades-old L-head Nash Light Six engine designed in the 1920s and continuing into the 1940s in the Nash LaFayette and Nash 600, remarkable in itself for the lack of intake and exhaust manifolds. Because of the Statesman's lighter weight, high fuel efficiency was reported by owners and testers.
Nash Statesman models were offered in three sub-series - the top-line Statesman Custom and the entry-level Statesman Super and also a base fleet-only model built for commercial and institutional use.
The Statesman models, along with the Ambassador line, were the volume and profit leaders for Nash.[1]
Second generation
A new design was introduced for the 1952 model year featuring a large "envelope-bodied" sedan with enclosed wheels that were characteristic for Nash.[2] The all-new notchback Statesman design coincided with Nash's 50th anniversary and included styling by Pinin Farina, the Italian designer.[3]
The 1954 models included the outside mounted "continental" spare tire increasing trunk space and making emergency tire changes easier.[4]
The 1956 models received larger and slanted front parking lights, as well as larger tail lamps.[5]
The final Nash Statesman models were built in August, 1956. Starting in 1957 all full-size Nash models were Ambassadors.
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References
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- Statesman at The Crittenden Automotive Library, including detailed pictures of a 1950 Statesman Super
- Nash Car Club
- Nash Statesman at the Internet Movie Cars Database
