1926 Nash Sedan
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Artifact Overview
Nash Motors Company was established in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 1916 and developed a line of successful cars and trucks. They were quality vehicles distinguished by a number of innovations over the years. This 1926 Model 264 Advanced Six sedan includes a floor-mounted heating vent in the rear compartment. Nash merged with Hudson to form American Motors Corporation in 1954.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1926
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Chassis manufactured by Nash Motors Company in Kenosha, Wisconsin; body made by Seaman Body Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
61.118.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of American Motors Corporation.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Leather
Upholstery
Rubber (Material)
Nickel (Metal)
Chromium
Color
Olive green
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 73 in
Width: 68 in
Length: 183 in
Wheelbase: 127 in
Inscriptions
Plate on right side near hood: NASH-SEAMAN FACTORIES/ QUALITY SEAMAN BODIES
Plate on firewall: MANUFACTURED BY/ SEAMAN BODY CO. / MILWAUKEE, WI / NUMBER 5175-28
Hubcaps: NASH (in black field within red circluar decal)
Circular decal on front bumper and radiator: NASH
Plate on flywheel housing: MOTOR NUMBER / 219961
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