1957 Nash Metropolitan
VIN: E25554
In the early 1950s, once strong auto manufacturers Nash merged with
Hudson to create the American Motors Corporation. Shortly
following the merger, the Metropolitan was introduced to the market
as likely the first subcompact car. It was presented as
an economical premium car, ideal for commuting;
its size was designed to allow for European sales, where
traditional American cars were rapidly dying out because of their
size. Starting in 1954, Austin built the Nash Metropolitan
under contract, using Fisher & Ludlow bodies, in Longbridge,
England. The car was then shipped to the United States. The car
sports a 1.5 liter Austin B-series engine which produces a
"whopping" 52 horsepower!
This car was restored by a man who had three daughters. He
purchased and restored three Metropolitans and his girls drove the
cars through high school. The car presented at auction is the
last of the three he restored. While the work is an older
restoration, the car has held up very well. Extensive
records are available with the car which runs and drives good.
A complete upper-end gasket set was recently installed to the
motor and all components on the car work including the dial AM
Radio!
The two tone yellow and white paint is a good match for this car,
and the interior is in good condition. Overall, a nice 1957
Nash Metropolitan!
