1950 Nash Rambler by Franklin Mint

 Franklin Mint UK14 - 1950 Nash Rambler Landau Convertible Coupe in Yellow

The 1950 Nash Rambler is a classic American automobile known for its unique design and innovative features. It was one of the first compact cars produced in the United States and was aimed at appealing to buyers looking for a more efficient and economical option.

This 2-door Nash Rambler Convertible  Coupe featured a distinctively rounded body and smooth lines, setting it apart from the boxier designs of other cars of the era. The 1950 model was powered by a 173 cubic inch (2.8 L) inline 6-cylinder engine, producing around 85 horsepower.
Overall, the 1950 Nash Rambler is celebrated for its role in the evolution of compact cars in America, combining style, efficiency, and practicality in a way that resonates with classic car enthusiasts today.

The Rambler compact series was designed with several types of body styles, but in the first year of production, only a single model reached the market: this two-door Landau Convertible Coupe with fixed door window and side window frames and a retractable fabric roof (known in America as fixed-profile). Another feature was the covered wheels (even the front ones).

The model perfectly captures these features. The roof, made of genuine canvas and not a plastic imitation, is beautiful. Perfectly chromed parts and automobile badges frame an excellent model.

This somewhat underrated model is a great addition to a collection and definitely deserves a recommendation.

1950 Nash Rambler Convertible Coupe by Franklin Mint   

Manufacturer:	Franklin Mint
Scale:	1/43
Production Year:	1998
Part Number	UK14
Color:	Yellow
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	10/10

1950 Nash Ambassador Police LAPD by Premium X

This year's Christmas gift to my collection  is a nice 1950 Nash Ambassador  in black and white Los Angeles Police Department livery.

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