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1932 Nash 1080 Special Eight Convertible Sedan

Nash Special Eight

Nash

The Nash Motors Company was an American automotive manufacturer founded in 1916. Nash was named after its founder, Charles W. Nash, and was founded when Nash took control of the Thomas B. Jeffrey Company and renamed it. Early Nash models included the notable <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/six/">Six</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/advanced-eight/">Advanced Eight</a> models, while the top of the line <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/ambassador/">Ambassador</a> also earned plaudits. Later successful models such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/metropolitan/">Metropolitan</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/nash-healey/">Nash-Healey</a> helped cement the company&#39;s legacy. In 1954, Nash merged with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/">Hudson</a> and created the American Motors Corporation, who continued to produce cars under the Nash and Hudson names until 1957.

The Nash Motors Company was an American automotive manufacturer founded in 1916. Nash was named after its founder, Charles W. Nash, and was…

Special Eight

The Nash Special Eight was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1932. The Special Eight was offered in a range of open and closed body styles. Power for the Special Eight model came from a 4.3L inline eight engine, and the model was produced until 1933.

The Nash Special Eight was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1932. The Special Eight was offered in a range of open and closed body…

Nash Six

The Nash Six was a series of early automobiles introduced in 1921. The Six, also known as the 690 was one of Nash&#39;s first models, and featured a 4.0L inline six engine. A wide variety of open and closed body styles were available, and production lasted until 1924.

The Nash Six was a series of early automobiles introduced in 1921. The Six, also known as the 690 was one of Nash's first models, and…

Nash Advanced Six

The Nash Advanced Six was a series of compact cars introduced in 1925. The Advanced Six was fitted with a 3.4L inline six engine, and was offered in a range of body styles such as tourer, sedan, and roadster. The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/special-six/">Nash Special Six</a> was largely a shorter version of this model. Production of the Nash Advanced Six ended in 1929.

The Nash Advanced Six was a series of compact cars introduced in 1925. The Advanced Six was fitted with a 3.4L inline six engine, and was…

Advanced Six

Nash Special Six

The Nash Special Six was a series of compact cars introduced in 1925. The Special Six was a shortened version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/advanced-six/">Nash Advanced Six</a>, and was fitted with a 3.4L inline six engine. Nash offered the Special Six in a range of body styles such as tourer, sedan, and roadster. Production of the Nash Special Six ended in 1929.

The Nash Special Six was a series of compact cars introduced in 1925. The Special Six was a shortened version of the Nash Advanced Six, and…

Special Six

Nash Standard Six

The Nash Standard Six was a series of cars introduced in 1928. The Standard Six was offered in a range of body styles such as landaulet, coupe, or convertible. Power for this model came from a 3.0L inline six engine. Production of the Nash Standard Six lasted until 1929.

The Nash Standard Six was a series of cars introduced in 1928. The Standard Six was offered in a range of body styles such as landaulet,…

Standard Six

Nash Twin Ignition Eight

The Nash Twin Ignition Eight was a series of upmarket cars introduced in 1930. The Twin Ignition Eight was powered by a 4.9L inline eight engine, and was available in a wide range of open and closed body styles. Nash only offered the Twin Ignition Eight for the 1930 model year.

The Nash Twin Ignition Eight was a series of upmarket cars introduced in 1930. The Twin Ignition Eight was powered by a 4.9L inline eight…

Twin Ignition Eight

Nash 880 & 980

The Nash 880 &amp; 980 were a series of cars introduced in 1931. The 880 was the 1931 variant, while the 980 was the 1932 version. Both cars were offered with a 4.0L inline eight engine, and were available as a sedan, convertible, and coupe. Production of the 980 ended in 1932 and the model was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/special-eight/">Nash Special Eight</a>.

The Nash 880 & 980 were a series of cars introduced in 1931. The 880 was the 1931 variant, while the 980 was the 1932 version. Both cars…

880 & 980

880/980

Nash 890 & 990

The Nash 890 &amp; 990 were a series of cars introduced in 1931. The 890 was the 1931 variant, while the 990 was the 1932 version. Both cars were offered with a 4.9L inline eight engine, and were available as a sedan, convertible, and coupe. Production of the 990 ended in 1932 and the model was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/ambassador/">Nash Ambassador</a>.

The Nash 890 & 990 were a series of cars introduced in 1931. The 890 was the 1931 variant, while the 990 was the 1932 version. Both cars…

890 & 990

890/990

Nash Big Six

The Nash Big Six was a series of cars introduced in 1932. The Big Six was powered by an inline six engine, with displacement increasing each year of production (3.3L, 3.6L, 3.9L). Nash offered the Big Six in a range of open and closed body styles, and produced the model until 1934.

The Nash Big Six was a series of cars introduced in 1932. The Big Six was powered by an inline six engine, with displacement increasing…

Big Six

Nash Advanced Eight

The Nash Advanced Eight was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1932. The Advanced Eight was the successor to the 990 and was powered by a 5.3L inline eight engine. Nash offered the Advanced Eight in a wide range of open and closed body styles, and produced the model until 1935.

The Nash Advanced Eight was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1932. The Advanced Eight was the successor to the 990 and was powered by…

Advanced Eight

Nash Ambassador

The Nash Ambassador was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1932. From 1927 until 1932, Nash had used the Ambassador name as the top trim level for its <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/advanced-six/">Advanced Six</a> model, but in 1932, the Ambassador became its own model, representing the top of the Nash model lineup. Production of the Ambassador was interrupted by WW2 leading to <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/ambassador/pre-war/">Pre-War</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/ambassador/post-war/">Post-War</a> models. Although most Nash models&nbsp;lost their &#39;Nash&#39; designation in 1954 with the merger of Nash and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/hudson/">Hudson</a>, the Ambassador continued with&nbsp;the Nash name until 1957 when it&nbsp;became the AMC Ambassador.

The Nash Ambassador was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1932. From 1927 until 1932, Nash had used the Ambassador name as the top trim…

Ambassador

Nash LaFayette

The Nash LaFayette was a series of entry level cars introduced in 1934. The LaFayette was named for the early American carmaker, which had been acquired by Nash in 1924. Created to partner the more upmarket Nash cars, the LaFayette was created to be a smaller, less expensive model. The LaFayette was offered in a range of open and closed body styles and featured an inline six engine. Nash produced the LaFayette until 1940, when they replaced it with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/600/">Nash 600</a>.

The Nash LaFayette was a series of entry level cars introduced in 1934. The LaFayette was named for the early American carmaker, which had…

LaFayette

Nash 600

The Nash 600 was a series of entry level cars introduced for the 1941 model year. The 600 was offered as a coupe, two or four door sedan, and fastback sedan, all of which featured a 2.8L inline six engine as a powerplant. Notably, the 600 is widely credited with being the first mass produced American car to use unibody construction. While introduced in 1941, production of the Nash 600 was suspended from 1942 until 1945 due to WW2. After the war, production resumed for the 1946 model year until the 600 was discontinued in 1949.

The Nash 600 was a series of entry level cars introduced for the 1941 model year. The 600 was offered as a coupe, two or four door sedan,…

Nash Statesman

The Nash Statesman was a series of full sized cars introduced for the 1950 model year. The Statesman was Nash&#39;s intermediate model during its life, and was available in Super (standard) or Custom (luxury) trim levels. During its production, the Statesman was offered as a two door sedan, four door sedan, and coupe, and was built in two generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/statesman/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1950-1951)</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/statesman/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1952-1956)</a>.

The Nash Statesman was a series of full sized cars introduced for the 1950 model year. The Statesman was Nash's intermediate model during…

Statesman

Nash Rambler

The Nash Rambler was a series of compact cars introduced for the 1951 model year. The Rambler helped establish the compact market in the US in part due to its flexibility and wide range of body styles. Over the course of production, a selection of inline six engines were offered. Production of the Nash Rambler ended in 1955, although Nash badging was used for the first year of the Rambler Six &amp; V8.

The Nash Rambler was a series of compact cars introduced for the 1951 model year. The Rambler helped establish the compact market in the US…

Rambler

Nash-Healey

The Nash-Healey was a series of sports cars introduced for the 1952 model year. The Nash-Healey was born from a collaboration between Nash and Healey. The chassis and engine of the cars was from a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/ambassador/">Nash Ambassador</a>, while featuring tuning and performance work by Healey. For 1951, the styling was done by Healey, with that year&#39;s offering available solely as a roadster, and with a 3.8L inline six engine. From 1952 onwards, Pininfarina updated the styling to fall in line with the Nash identity, and produced the bodywork themselves. This updated Nash-Healey also received a larger and more powerful 4.1L inline six engine. Production of the Nash-Healey ended in 1954 with a total of 507 production examples built.

The Nash-Healey was a series of sports cars introduced for the 1952 model year. The Nash-Healey was born from a collaboration between Nash…

-Healey

Nash Metropolitan

The Nash Metropolitan was a series of subcompact economy cars introduced for the 1954 model year. The Metropolitan was unique during a time of&nbsp;large automobiles, with the contemporary press often struggling to find a way to categorize it. A hardtop and convertible version were available throughout production, which took place in three main generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/metropolitan/series-i-ii/">Series I &amp; II (1954-1955)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/metropolitan/series-iii/">Series III (1956-1958)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/nash/metropolitan/series-iv/">Series IV (1959-1962)</a>. In 1957, AMC decided to drop the Nash branding, leaving the Metropolitan as its own brand. Although the Nash name was not officially used from 1958-1962, it is common to see the cars branded as such.

The Nash Metropolitan was a series of subcompact economy cars introduced for the 1954 model year. The Metropolitan was unique during a time…

Nash Special Eight (1932 to 1933)

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