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Topic starter
09/06/2023 8:42 pm
Another entry in this series of photos I've posted.
This is one of those models that I discovered early on when I found Brooklin Models. The cars of the 30s have always been a passion of mine. The cars of the 50s & 60s are usually flashier with brighter colors and more bling, but for this collector, the cars of 30s have a bigger story to tell. The automobile was becoming more popular and with many more buyers lining up to experience the thrill of driving their own car. Auto manufacturers were spending larger amounts of time & money on "the style of design". Bringing something different to the market was important as competition increased for each auto maker. It is the 30s that set the stage for "the style of design" that exploded in the 50s. The cars of the 30s were very influential in where the auto industry was going and for me, very significant in the stories they told.
Now in 1935, the Ambassador Eight was a smaller car than the "Big Nash" built from 1930-1934, while it was still a quality luxury car, it had moved away from the high-end luxury market Nash was building cars for in the early 30s. The Ambassador Eight was a high-style sedan with a presence that Brooklin has captured in the crafting of this model, and as far as I know (which my knowledge is limited) the only early 30s Nash model available in this scale.
1935 Nash Ambassador Eight Sedan - Brooklin Models, BRK 148 in a Light Beige
I didn’t realize that Brooklin had reissued this model in their BML Range, so when I came across this model at a museum in Allentown, PA, I was quite surprised as well as very thrilled to have found it. The darker Granada Gray of this model along with the black wall tires really make it pop and is far more period correct than the original issue. As it turns out, it is this version that exists in 1:1 form in the NB Center Collection. She is a beauty.
1935 Nash Ambassador Eight Sedan - Brooklin Models, BML 12 in Granada Gray
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
09/06/2023 9:10 pm
I've really enjoyed these posts, John - you've helped to educate me and in the process develop a greater appreciation for both 1:1 scale and the Brooklin version of cars from this era. Really well done! Thank you
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Topic starter
09/06/2023 9:31 pm
Bonus entry... Both Nash models together!
I am cleaning out some files and moving photos to my hosting site in the cloud and I came across these that I had taken back in 2021 when I came home with the BML version. I've never posted them it seems.
1935 Nash Ambassador Eight Sedan
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
10/06/2023 11:12 am
I've really enjoyed these posts, John - you've helped to educate me and in the process develop a greater appreciation for both 1:1 scale and the Brooklin version of cars from this era. Really well done! Thank you
I agree with this comment. John, your frequent and varied postings are both enjoyable and informative. Much appreciated!
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10/06/2023 12:01 pm
Great post, both story and images John. These 30s Nash cars have always been attractive to me. The models display them well.
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11/06/2023 9:26 am
Your excellent pictures show just how charming Brooklin models are John, thank you.
Topic starter
11/06/2023 2:11 pm
Thank-you all for your kind words. I appreciate it and really enjoy sharing my collection. I wish I had a bit more time to post as I have an incredible backlog of photos just waiting for attention!
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
12/06/2023 11:49 am
@jcarnutz John, Brooklin also did a 1939 Nash Ambassador sedan. I believe the number is 187 but I don't trust these old eyes that that is correct. Also, WMCE did a 1940 Ambassador sedan.
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Topic starter
12/06/2023 12:44 pm
They did indeed and it is BRK 187. The model was offered in Brunswick Blue and also in Ruby Red as part of their 40th Anniversary series. A '39 Coupe was issued as well in two colors, BRK 204/BML 22. I also have a special BRK 187 that was redone as a Taxicab. I also have the WM 1940 Nash in green, it's an older release, if newer ones were done by WMCE, I haven't seen one of those. It was the early 30s I was commenting on, I wish there were more available. I'd love to see a '32 or '34 Nash Ambassador offered; they were such magnificent cars for the era. The Nash brand has always fascinated me, even when I was a kid just discovering cars. They had come and gone before I was born.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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13/06/2023 7:07 am
Sorry John. I missed you saying early thirties.
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14/06/2023 9:16 am
Another great post, John. Those ‘35 Nashes were beautiful cars and I agree that the black tires add a realism of the ‘30’s. Excellent comparison of Brooklin’s two versions of this car. Now here is the actual car showing the accuracy of the Brooklin.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
14/06/2023 6:23 pm
In 2021, while attending the meeting at Allentown, we went to the America On Wheels museum. I headed straight to the gift shop, and was able to get this Nash and the Graham Paige Blue Streak for a few pennies under $80 each. Should have bought a few more!
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