Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter . Origins: Nash Ambassador (1927–1954)The Ambassador name first appeared in 1927 as the upscale four-door version of the Nash Advanced Six. The Rambler and AMC years (1958–1968)AMC reinvented the Ambassador as a larger, more luxurious version of the Rambler. Decline and legacyThe 1973 oil crisis accelerated consumers' shift toward smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, causing Ambassador sales to fall sharply. To him, the car represents dignity, craftsmanship, and a largely forgotten chapter of American automotive history.