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1947 Nash Ambassador Suburban

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 12, 2018.

$82,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $73,661, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1947
Make and model
Nash Ambassador
Generation
Ambassador (1927 to 1957)
Chassis
454676
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 360% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,250 to $16,000
Median$11,049
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Nash Ambassador (1927 to 1957) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,250 and $16,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1948 Nash Ambassador Custom Fastback SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 15, 2026$11,049
1950 Nash Ambassador Super SedanMecum, May 13, 2025MecumMay 13, 2025$7,250
1952 Nash Ambassador Super SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 24, 2026$5,600
1953 Nash Ambassador Super SedanBring a Trailer, Jan. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 23, 2026$7,053
1954 Nash Ambassador Custom Airflyte SedanMecum, Jan. 9, 2025MecumJan. 9, 2025$13,500
1939 Nash Ambassador SedanMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$22,000
1956 Nash Ambassador Super SedanMecum, Dec. 4, 2025MecumDec. 4, 2025$10,000
1957 Nash Ambassador Custom SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 15, 2026$17,100