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) Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Last updated on Feb 21, 2012 15:20:14 PST View all revisions 1925 Nash Advanced Six Roadster
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This car is being offered as a "Buy It Now" because the auction that ended on Feb. 18 did not meet the reserve. Please refer to that auction, ebay item #250994144921, for additional information and alternate pictures of this car, or check for "1925 Nash" in the "completed listings" at the top or left side of the ebay page. This will only be a five-day "Buy It Now" offering. This is a beautiful 1925 Nash Advanced Six Roadster which I swore I would never sell, but unfortunately, financial issues have arisen that leave me no alternative. First introduced in 1925, the Advanced Six was the largest of three lines of cars offered by Nash that year. It replaced the previous Nash Six, model 691, and used an improved version of the 60 HP, 249 CID, six-cylinder engine, which continued to feature overhead valves and full-pressure lubrication. The transmission was a three-speed, sliding gear type. The roadster, model no. 166, rode on a 121-inch wheelbase. The Advanced Six had all-new, more modern styling, compared with 1924's offerings, and four-wheel brakes for the first time for Nash. Except for periodic refinements, it continued basically unchanged through 1928. The Advanced Six can be easily identified by its six-lug wheels. This is a large automobile, comparable in size and features to the Buick Master Six and large-size Chryslers of the era. I purchased this car in 2003, in the condition shown in the pictures, except for several things that I will describe in detail. According to the seller, it was treated to a body-off-the-frame restoration in the 1980s. The body and paint, as all of the chrome plating, are absolutely beautiful. It was also stated that the engine had been rebuilt, as well as the brakes, and several other components that I cannot now recall. The wood framing throughout of the body, with the exception of the doors, was replaced, as were the floorboards and trunk floor (the floorboards and trunk floor boards were since removed to perform further work on the car and I have them). The seat was not the correct one and I replaced it with a new set of springs (backrest and lower cushion), foam padding and new upholstery, all from Hampton Coach/Le Baron Bonney. This was a kit for a 1931 Chevy Deluxe roadster--the closest in pattern and fit to the original, 1925 Nash style. I also purchased yardage of the same material to make new door panels and trim. Because although it was very close, but not 100% correct, I elected to order it in vinyl rather than leather. Because this upholstery kit was made to order, I had a choice of grain patterns and colors and chose what I thought most-closely duplicated the look of genuine leather. It has a very nice, soft surface and a deep grain that I believe accomplishes that. All of this cost more than $600.00, not including the work of upholstering the springs, which I did myself. The burgundy color provides a nice contrast to the orange exterior. The body color is a little, well, colorful for my tastes, but the paint was so beautifully applied that I never had any plans to change it. It has a deep, glass-like gloss, and over the years, I have actually come to like the color. It certainly says "Roaring Twenties" with confident authority. Please note that in some of the pictures the paint on the top surfaces of the body appears "faded"--it is not. This is simply an effect of the lighting outdoors when the car was photographed on Feb. 11. The fenders and side aprons are a chestnut metallic brown that, although also well done, were on my list to change to black (the paint on the side aprons is thin and doesn't have very much gloss). The body paint, I believe is lacquer, and the brown appears to be enamel. The body of the car is incredibly straight and free of any waves, ripples or other distortions. Details such as the belt molding, edges of the doors, hood and trunk, as well as those of the fenders are sharp and crisp. No details have been diminished or lost because of excessive grinding and sanding. There are some very minor chips and scratches in some places on the body, but none are very noticeable unless you look up close for them. The entire frame and chassis components of this car were evidently carefully and thoroughly cleaned and painted with a satin-black enamel. There is no rust or scaling on the chassis, or anywhere else on this car, for that matter. There is however, a layer of dust on the frame and drivetrain components from long storage. The wheels are also fully-painted body color, inside and out. The engine and transmission were completely painted as well. The car was "hot-wired" by the seller to demonstrate it to me. I didn't drive it, but I got a short ride in it, and everything performed very well--there are still a few faint mud splashes under the fenders as evidence. It has not been run since I have owned it, but I do periodically nudge the engine with the hand crank, just to keep the engine free. I changed the oil and drained the coolant in anticipation of indefinite storage. Over a period of about six years, I accumulated a large collection of parts for this car, many original pieces, as well as many new reproduction supplies, such as armored cable wiring and terminals, battery cables and terminals, new housing and handles for the combination switch, a battery cutoff switch, etc. An unused, 6-volt Optima Battery will also be included. So far, it has only been used for testing 6-volt accessories, and it is trickle-charged on a monthly basis to keep it useable. I was also able to secure some supplies and materials that are not readily available from the usual sources. Many hundreds of dollars were spent on these items. There are extra parts including a set of restored hubcaps, dash gauges, a new horn button and steering hub bezels made of black Delrin. A complete set of the correct, 1925 Monogram headlights and crossbar are also included, as is a Nash tail and stoplight (1924 unit). This car is not presently drivable, as the fuel tank, which was previously cleaned and sealed, needs to be redone. I had the vacuum tank completely rebuilt/restored at a cost of nearly $400.00. There is also a long length of annealed stainless steel tubing for use as fuel line (I still have all of the original lines to use for patterns). I could go on and on about the parts, but there are just too many to list, so I will let the pictures show what is just a small sampling of them. Since all of the really hard, dirty, expensive work has been done, this car could realistically be ready for the upcoming touring season with not much more than installing the new parts and adding new fabric to the folding top. I have the beveled glass rear window and frame, and all of the bows and associated top mechanisms (as well as a new set of stainless top rest bars for the rear deck). The tires all have good tread, but they are quite old and may need to be replaced. This Nash was a car that must have been in very good, solid condition before restoration. Close scrutiny suggests that it was never a rusted hulk or field car that many restoration projects begin as. Please note that about ninety-five per cent of whatever is missing from the car in the photos, I do have. This car has a valid, Massachusetts title in my name. The winning bidder of this car will need to send a deposit of $1,000.00 by PayPal within 48 hours of the auction's end. The remainder of payment is to be made within 5 days (not 3 days as is stated in the payment instructions--ebay only shows 3 or 7 days as the choices) of the auction's end. Only Cash, a Cashier's Check drawn on a U.S. bank or Postal Money Order will be accepted for payment of the balance. The vehicle must be picked up within 10 days of auction's end. I will be glad to assist in loading the vehicle, but shipping arrangements and charges are the responsibility of the buyer. Additional pictures can be emailed on request. For any other information, I can be reached at 508-756-6021. Best time to call is from 6:00 PM-Midnight (before 6:00 by chance), Eastern. I don't have an answering machine, so please try again if there is no answer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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