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1957 Nash Rambler Custom 8 Series
Hardtop Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,174.00
No. Produced 485
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 5729-2
Weight 3,269lbs
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 191.1 inches
Width 71.3 inches
Height 59.4 inches
Front Tread 57.8 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 250.15 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 3 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 190@4900
Rated Horsepower 39.2
Torque 240@2500
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On lower right front corner of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.55 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.49 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.10 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 4 Pints
Cooling System 10 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. A1001 to A15430
VIN Description
VIN Location Right side of dash under hood.
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Additional Information

Rambler Collision Parts Cat'g All Models 1950-1959 Form F 51059 Am SalesHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age February 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Glacier Blue
Lagoon Blue
Cinnamon Bronze Metallic
Oregon Green
Mardi Gras Red
Mojave Yellow
Sierra Peach
Avacado Metallic
Gotham Gray Metallic
Plum Metallic
Caribbean Blue
Sunburst Yellow
Snowberry White
Coral Red
Frost White
Berkshire Green
Mardi Gras Red
Berkshire Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
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