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| 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom Series 5580 |
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| Sedan |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$2,965.00
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| No. Produced |
18,805
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Nash
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| No. Doors |
4
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
5585-2
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| Weight |
3,827lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
121.3 inches
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| Length |
209.3 inches
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| Width |
78 inches
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| Height |
62.25 inches
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| Front Tread |
56.6 inches
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| Rear Tread |
60.5 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8 Overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 319.64 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 13/16 & 3 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 208@4200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 46.51 | |
| Torque | 300@2300 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Dual downdraft
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| Make |
Carter
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Packard Ultramatic automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 4 | |
| Clutch Type |
Not applicable
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| Clutch Size |
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.15 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent coil springs
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| Rear |
Coil springs
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| Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
11 inches
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| Rear Size |
11 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
11 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | V1001 to V11444 | |
| VIN Description |
| VIN Location | Right side of dash under hood. | |
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| Additional Information | | |
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No. produced includes all Ambassador 5580 4 door models.
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