Nash Rambler (1953–5)

Nash Rambler. 1953–5 (prod. n/a). 2-door convertible, 2-door hardtop sedan, 2- and 4-door sedan, 3- and 5-door wagon. F/R, 184, 196 in³ (I6 OHV). Restyled for 1953, credited to Battista ‘Pinin’ Farina. Larger engines, with 184 in³ mated to a manual transmission; 196 in³ with GM Hydra-Matic automatic. Four-door models with longer wheelbase (108 in versus 100 in) from 1954, and air conditioning offered as an option, an advanced feature at the time. Front wheel wells opened up for 1955, reducing turning circle; model also sold by Hudson for 1955.

Manufacturing location: Van Nuys, California, USA

Marque: Nash | Model: Nash Rambler | Predecessor: Nash Rambler (1950–2) | Successor: Nash Rambler (1956)

q.v. Hudson Rambler (1955)