The LaFayette of 1934-40, a Nash junior brand and model, was named after a high-born French nobleman who became a hero of the American Revolutionary War. Continue reading
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The Story of Airflyte Construction: A 1951 Nash Film
The Nash Airflyte was constructed like few other American cars of its time, and it was innovative in other ways, too. This 1951 factory film provides the details. Continue reading
Last of the Airflytes: The 1954 Nash
The 1954 model year saw the end of the Airflyte era at Nash Motors, as the company would soon take an entirely new direction. Continue reading
Trendsetter: The 1941 Nash 600
Highly advanced for 1941, the Nash 600 laid the foundation for Nash and American Motors products for decades to come. Continue reading
America’s First Postwar Compact: The 1950 Nash Rambler
Nash was the pioneer of small cars in the postwar American market. Here’s the tale behind the Rambler, the little car that could. Continue reading
Video: Britain Builds the 1954 Nash Metropolitan
REVISED AND UPDATED — This 1954 newsreel reports on the production launch of the Nash Metropolitan at the historic Austin/BMC factory in Longbridge, England. It was a big moment for Nash and for Great Britain. Let’s watch. Continue reading