1926 Nash Sedan

Summary

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.

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

Automobile

Date Made

1926

Creators

Nash Motors Company 

Seaman Body Corporation 

Place of Creation

United States, Wisconsin, Kenosha 

United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee 

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

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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