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1938 Nash Ambassador 6 Series 3820
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,000.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 121 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own, Inline 6 overhead valve
Displacement 234.8 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 3/8 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 105@3400
Rated Horsepower 27.3
Torque
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Plate on right side of engine.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Marvel
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Differential Ratio 4.11 to 1
Front Coil springs
Rear
Service Bendix hydraulic
Front Size 10 1/16 inches
Rear Size 10 1/16 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear wheels
Size 10 1/16 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.25 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission 3 1/2 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. Starting R324,311
VIN Description
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Additional Information

Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1938Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Biltmore (Brunswick) Blue
Cascade Blue
Mohawk Maroon
Empire Green (Polytone)
Lido Gray (Polytone)
Golden Beige (Polytone)
Nash Ivory
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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