Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1954 Nash
Metropolitan convertible.�
HISTORY
Production at Austin's�Longbridge�factory started in October 1953
(Commencing�VIN�E1001). Nicknamed the "baby Nash", the cars were
tiny. They had an 85�in (2,159�mm) wheelbase, overall length of
149.5�in (3,797�mm) and a gross weight of only 1,785�lb (810�kg)
for the Convertible and 1,825�lb (828�kg) for the Hardtop, thus
making the Metropolitan smaller than the�Volkswagen Beetle. The two
models, a convertible and a hardtop, were powered by
the�OHV�1,200�cc (73�cu�in)�straight-4�Austin 'A40' series engine
(as used in the�Austin A40 Devon/Dorset)�driving the rear
wheelsthrough a three-speed�manual transmission. The initial order
was for 10,000 units, with an option to increase the order if sales
were sufficient.
The new model was initially to be called the "NKI Custom", but the
name was changed to "Metropolitan" just two months before its
public release. New chrome nameplates with the "Metropolitan" name
were made to fit into the same holes as the "NKI Custom" script on
the passenger side front fender. Nash�dealers�had to rebadge the
early cars that came with the "NKI Custom" name, but some factory
manuals had already been prepared and distributed to service
departments with the NKI name.�The first examples badged as Nash
went on sale on March 19, 1954 in the U.S. and Canada.�Autocar�said
that "at a production rate of less than 400 cars a week�... it was
hardly going to be a runaway best seller." SOURCE: �WIKIPEDIA
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR�
-Extensive restoration.
-Midnight black.�
-Wide white walls.�
-Original style hubcaps.�
-Continental kit with rear spare.�
-Chrome bumpers and chrome trim package.�
INTERIOR�
-Newer convertible top.�
-Reupholstered interior.�
-Restored dash.�
MECHANICAL�
-Nash 1500 CI. Rebuilt with approximately 2600 miles.�
-Manual transmission.
DISCLOSURE�
-There are a few MINOR chips / imperfections in the paint. Some
tears in interior panel. Small discoloration�in parade boot. (See
detailed pictures)�
For more details on any disclosure items please contact a sales
agent today at 1-877-422-2940.�
The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing
daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are
becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your
investment for the future. An excellent investment and something
you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically
appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and
other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and
auction result tracking.
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NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION? CALL US AND WE WILL HELP ANY WAY
POSSIBLE!�
1-877-422-2940
WORLDWIDE VINTAGE AUTOS [. C O M ]
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FINANCING:
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800-872-1965
Please mention you are working with�Worldwide Vintage Autos�in
order to expedite the process. �For financing, Down Payment
required by lending institution will be due within 72 hours of
deposit in addtion to deposit. Down Payment is refundable.�
DEPOSITS:
Deposits to hold vehicles is $500. Upon payment of the $500
deposit, the vehicle�will be held for�72 hours�pending final
payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are
taken off the market and we turn down other buyers during the�72
hour�period and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs
associated with relisting / remarketing our vehicles.�Inspections
should�be performed prior to putting a deposit down on a
vehicle.�
INSPECTIONS:
We encourage inspections. We disclose known defects and
imperfections but we are not you. Purchasing a vehicle�is very
subjective. Come visit our showroom in Denver,�CO, we would love to
meet you in person!�We require inspections to be done prior to
putting down a deposit.
SHIPPING:
We recommend having our shipping coordinator facilitate the
transport of your new vehicle. �We can handle all shipping
arrangements in-house, so you know where your vehicle is from point
�A' to point �B'. We highly suggest using only enclosed shipping to
protect your investment. �We use�Central Dispatch�and they ensure
all carriers are licensed, insured and