Throughout its history, Nash remained one of the financially strongest independent auto manufacturers. Although under appreciated by collectors today, Nash was a truly innovative automobile manufacturer, introducing many advances that have been universally adopted today. Among its many innovations were: fresh air heating and ventilating systems (1938), modern unit construction bodies in a low priced mass produced car (1941), the first successful postwar compact car, the Rambler (1950), the first combined air conditioning and heating system, dash mounted (1954), reclining seats (1950), and convertible beds (1936). Sharp black & white photography and authoritative captions tell the story.