Nash Motors Company was an American automobile manufacturer from 1916 to 1954. Production continued from 1954 to 1957 after the creation of American Motors Corporation.
The aerodynamic 1949 Nash "Airflyte" was the first car of an advanced design introduced by the company after the war. Its aerodynamic body shape was developed in a wind tunnel. There has always been a touch of controversy about the Nash Airflyte. Critics have decried their near cartoon-like styling, while supporters have praised them for their comfort, room, and quiet.
Nash put it this way: "Now you've seen EVERYTHING in postwar styling! No more ugly fender openings! Now a complete sweep of racing curves from massive front to perfect tear-drop back . . . from road to roof . . . and inside and out! Every line sings with action! There's nothing like it on the road."
The 1950 Nash was offered in two series, the Statesman and the Ambassador. The less expensive Statesman had a shorter 112 inch wheelbase and a smaller 6 cylinder engine, while the Ambassador was on a 121 inch wheelbase and had a more powerful engine (still a 6).
This model Premium X is very, very well done, including the interior detailing. The 2-tone paint is also authentic, as I found a picture of a 1:1 1950 Nash Ambassadors in the Los Angeles Police Department's service.
Very good quality paint job featuring high gloss paint, chrome trim looks like shiny chrome not a silver paint as on Minichamps models. Every piece of trim is done, to scale, with either plated or photo-etched pieces. A favorite exterior detail is the colorful, 3D hood emblem! The interior trim is done to the same level, with a unique “Uniscope” instrument pod (with detailed gauges) perched on the steering column. There are relief-cast, silver-painted interior handles, as well as small cranks for the vent window. Model is packed in a large display case, which is approximately 1/3 larger compare to a standard Ixo, Minichamps display case. The models competes well with models from Minichamps and NEO while retails at significantly lower price. Models from the Premium X line not the champion, but it is undoubtedly the winner in the price to quality competition.
Comparison of large Nash Ambassador (Premium X) and compact Nash Rambler (Franklin Mint), both cars model, 1950. More than 20 years old Franklin Mint model is much more valuable and better than the current Premium X.
| Manufacturer: | Premium X |
| Scale: | 1/43 |
| Year of Production: | 2013 |
| Part Number: | PRD220 |
| Material: | DieCast |
| Rating: | 7/10 |
some days ago, cruiser posted the ambassador and we had a similar discussion.
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my idea was that the premium x was not as premium as a neo.
the premium x range had been announced as a top model range and the model posted by cruiser was poorly painted with so much paint that deleted the details of the car (the same problem as most of the ixo/altaya models).
your model seems to be better painted, that's good for you and your collection.
happy new year amigo!
Hi Gaucho Man, thank you for your feedback, your post to the blog Cruiser I've read. You're right. Worse on Premium X is that they are too fragile. You can not even touch them! On some model already fallen labels, for instance Ford Country Squire shrank like a Christmas tree. I'll be careful to purchase additional Premium X. In any case, they are not premium models!
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fragile?
Deletethe resin ones may be (resin is a fragile material)
but the metal ones ...?
Fragile I thought the whole model -easy-breaking all accessories such as mirrors, door handles, banners, logos, etc. Chrome trim is peeling off easily. Do not touch!!
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