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1942 Nash Ambassador 8 Series
Brougham
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,174.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,385lbs
Wheelbase 121 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own, Straight 8
Displacement 260.8 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 115@3400
Rated Horsepower 31.2
Torque
Main Bearings 9
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as serial number
Engine No. Location On cowl under hood.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Differential Ratio 4.11 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear
Service Hydraulic
Front Size
Rear Size
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size
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 6.5 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no.
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Additional Information

Motor Age January 1942Los 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
Bolero Red
Ghost Gray
Strato Blue
Whaler Green
Winchester GunMetal
Spar Beige
Shoal Green
Marlin Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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