Nash 600

1946 Nash 600 gray 2-door sedan

News release drawing of the 1942 Nash 600 showing its monocoque construction

Nash 600

Production	1941–1949
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door sedan [1] 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible
Engine	172.6 cu in (2.8 L) 82hp I6
Transmission	3-speed manual 3-speed manual with overdrive
Wheelbase	112 in (2,845 mm)
Length	201 in (5,105 mm)
Width	77.5 in (1,969 mm)
Height	63 in (1,600 mm)

The Nash 600 was an automobile manufactured by the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation of Kenosha, Wisconsin from 1940 through the 1949 model year, after which the car was renamed the Nash Statesman. The '600' name comes from the car's ability to go 600 miles (970 km) on one tank of gasoline (20 gallon tank and 30 miles/gallon).

The "600" is generally credited with being the first mass produced American automobile that constructed through unitized body/frame construction in which the car body and the frame are welded as one rather than the (then) more traditional body-on-frame (the body is bolted to the frame). Unitized construction allowed Nash to advertise that the car was lighter in weight, quieter, and more rigid than its competitors.

The 1948 Nash 600 (and Ambassador Custom) bore the work of Helene Rother, Nash's new interior stylist. They featured some of the most stylish interiors in the industry. Among her contributions were upholstery and trim colors that harmonized with specific exterior colors.^[2]

References

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1. ^ John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975, Revised 4th Edition, page 477
2. ^ Foster, Patrick. "First Lady of Style", Hemmings Classic Car, 1 July 2005, retrieved: 8 April 2010.

General

• Kimes, Beverly R.; Clark, Jr., Henry A., eds (1996). The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1945. Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4. 
• Gunnell, John, ed (1987). The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975. Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-096-3. 

External links

• Nash Car Club
• Nash Healy History
• Nash in the UK