For sale: 1955 Super (sedan) Statesman Nash
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- Front seat configurations included full bench seat, split bench seat or separate bucket seats.
- Reclining bucket seats were available on all models prior to 1 January 1964, at extra cost.
- Non-reclining bucket seats were available on all models prior to 1 January 1964. Thereafter, they were only available on the hardtop and convertible as an option.
- If bucket seats were optioned, they came with a small centre storage console.
- A bench seat was available on all models up to 1 January 1964. Thereafter, it was only available on the sedan and Wagonaire.
- Split bench seats were available on all 1964 Daytonas, and were fitted as standard to the Daytona hardtop and convertible.
- The 1964 instrument panel was slightly revised from 1963, with the speedometer in the centre, and optional clock on the right. On “R” powered cars, a tachometer replaced the clock.
- A beauty vanity in the glovebox was standard on the Daytona model.
- Daytonas built in South Bend, Indiana were fitted with a two tone steering wheel. The two tone wheel was white with the car’s optioned trim colour applied to the middle section and horizontal spokes. Colours included blue, brown, green, red or black, to match the vehicle’s respective trim. This type of wheel was fitted to the Cruiser and Daytona models as standard, but was optional on the Challenger and Commander models.
- All models built in Canada after 1 January 1964 were fitted with an all-white steering wheel.
- Air-conditioning (an under dash unit) was optional. However, it was not available on R2 and R3 powered cars.
Vehicle location
United States , Sioux Falls , South Dakota
The 50s was a pretty good time for Nash, and one of their most popular models was the Statesman and Ambassador range of sedans. This Statesman was advertised on Classiccars.com in December 2022, asking $20,927. Quite a bit of cash for this sort of car, but it does seem to be in exceptionally original condition, with just over 40,000miles on the clock. The Statesman was between the Nash Rambler, and the top of the line Ambassador.
Unfortunately, the seller didn't give much of a description with the original advertisement for this car, and all we know is that it's a turquoise 3-speed manual Statesman Sedan. The photos do most of the talking. We're trying to document a few of these nice 50s Nash sedans on the register as they come up.. Personally, I'm a big fan of the two door versions of these - ultimate 50s styling.
See the other Nash cars on the register, and if you've got one, please sign up and add yours.