Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1951 Nash Statesman Super Series Airflyte 4 Door Sedan
""Airflyte Construction, the greatest basic advance in 40 years of automotive construction is yours today in the Nash alone. This is the new and better way to build automobiles, the way that stratoplanes and streamlined trains are built, stronger, safer, more modern. Far advance, far different from ordinary automobile construction, in Nash the entire body and frame, girders and pillars, floor and roof, are welded inseparably into one signal solid unit"". From the 1951 brochure which goes on to illustrate other modern advantages such as waterproof ignition, twin bed reclining seats, and ""more than 25 miles per gallon in the Statesman.""
For consignment, a 1951 Nash Statesman Super Series Airflyte 4 door sedan showing 62,397 miles which are not actual. Restored in the late 80's into the early 90's, this is a fine representative of the Nash brand, which is credited for unibody construction and the first brand to offer seat belts as an option.��
Exterior
The goal of the Airflyte was a low drag coefficient and one look at this car reveals they were well on their way with a unique and aerodynamic design, here in white with a strikingly seamless front end, lines delineating only the bumper and hood as separate. The real drama takes place when you look at the profile which shows skirted fenders to send wind over the wheels instead of into the well to create drag, and a swooping rear half that sheds airflow around a bulbous trunk lid and through channels created by the rounded fenders. Not much was spared white paint here, including the characteristic smaller grille, the cowl vent, tail and headlight housing, and trim on the deck lid. The drip rail follows the contour of the roofline and visually creates a fuselage over the doors and long body panels. There is stainless trim and much of it is in great shape, along with the paint. Imperfections included chipping paint, bubbling, and a long scratch.��
Interior
Pleated burgundy velour tops the door panels, just under the grooved, art deco style lower window frame, matched in color by the lower gray panels for an attractive and clean presentation. The red velour continues on the split bench up front, an inviting column stitched couch that is unmarred and matched in color and condition by the back bench that enjoys ample leg and head room. Up front, a smooth steering wheel with a cloudy crest presents to the driver, framing a gray painted dash with Nash hanging on to some art deco font and design along with polished trim, toggle switches, and some added gauges that include water, oil, and tachometer. Also modern is the AM/FM radio, now with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB capabilities over the glove drawer that Nash touted as ""sliding out instead of spilling out"". Medium pile gold carpet covers the floor with some vintage looking rubber mats and red velour covers the large ceiling and window pillars making the whole car feel like a midtown speakeasy. The trunk is nicely finished in the red stuff too, framed by an undulating edge rarely seen in the car world.�
Drivetrain
A 327ci V8 from the late 60's presents cleanly in the bay, wearing an Edelbrock Performer EPS intake manifold under a Holley 4-barrel carburetor. This trusty steed is tied to a TH350 3-speed automatic sending power to the 10 bolt rear axle. Drum brakes are sourced in front and back. It's basic and tidy under the hood with no accessories to crowd the bay and some chrome bits for a little dress up.�
Undercarriage
Generally clean with some typical surface rust, we do note some oil around the engine area, not enough to get Jed Clampett out of the hills, but enough to cause some drift to areas further back, and some of it appears to be transmission fluid. We also note a crack in the bellhousing on the top left corner. Meanwhile, headers begin the exhaust process and lead to chambered mufflers which then transform to steel pipes and finally chrome tips out the back. Coil spring suspension is in front and a 4 link with coil springs are in the rear.�
Drive-Ability
We step into this unique ride, turn the key, and are gifted with a nice rumble from the 327 and the pipes that leave it! With tires that are remnants of the early 90's build, we're not going to be flogging the car, but a short drive around our loop reveals overall good performance, straight tracking, and visibility that is good and a bit different with a high rear window and wide C-pillars. We note some slop in the steering and the wipers are not working, but all other items function as they should and it's back to the mall we go! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Breaking wind. It's the dream of every automotive engineer. And the daring bunch at Nash made some bold design moves to get it done. Okay, so maybe it doesn't slice through air like a McLaren 570, but for 1951, the reverse wedge was the hypothesis they were working with. Face the wind head on and send it over a sloping back and reduce as many gaps as possible that could disrupt the flow. The result, an entirely unique Statesman with a cool interior and in this case, a trusty small block under the hood.�
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
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| Year: | 1951 |
| Make: | Nash |
| Model: | Statesman |
| Mileage: | 62397 |
| Exterior Color: | White |
| Interior Color: | Burgundy |
| Trim: | Super Series AirFlyte 4 Door Sedan |
| Body: | sedan |
| Stock: | 7426 |
| Engine Size: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | 3 Speed Automatic |
| Vin: | K496096 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
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