1951 Nash Statesman Super
by Ron Roberts
Title
1951 Nash Statesman Super
Artist
Ron Roberts
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Photograph - Photography
Description
I spotted this cool 1951 Nash Statesman Super at a local Car Show in Puyallup, WA.
Bathtub styling came into it's own after WWII. It's called bathtub styling for a car's resemblance to an inverted bathtub on wheels. Another example of bathtubs are the postwar Hudsons. The Statesman model was less expensive than the Ambassador model and while the Statesman had an L-head 6, 184 cid, with Super or Custom trim. This Statesman 4-dr. cost around $1,955 new, whereas the Ambassador 4-dr. cost $2,304. This was the last year Nash had the bathtub styling for in '52 the Italian firm Pinin Farina design debuted. BUT, the wheel wells , as in this '51 would still be hidden making the turning radius and tire changing difficult. The statesman sported 85 hp, the Ambassador was powered by 115 horses.
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January 22nd, 2013
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Comments (28)
Marcia Weller-Wenbert
Great capture of this 1951 Nash Statesman Super - it is a real beauty. Like the shadows, lighting and reflections in this image.
Linda Lees
What a fabulous old car. I really like your processing of this image Ron, the sepia toning looks terrific and really accentuates the shine of the car
Edward Fielding
Fantastic! You found a way to make this car stand out as if you had it all to yourself in a private studio!
Malcolm Suttle
WOW Ron!!! This Nash Statesman is surely the best bathtub I've ever seen!! Great capture and finishing too! v
Elizabeth McTaggart
Geez, that's beautiful! Looks really big, too ~~~ Never heard of or have seen a Nash Statesman Super, Ron ~~~ Thanks for sharing it! v
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