Vehicle Description
Do you think the classic small cars are exclusively European? Mini
Cooper? Fiat 500? If you want ultra-cool in a compact package, then
you need to check out this 1960 Nash Metropolitan. It mixes classic
'50s styling with lively driving to make for a great little
attention getter with an interesting story.
The black and white on this coupe gives it a great classic
presentation. After all, the full-length trim line and roof line
provide distinct barriers for the two-tone. And with the high-gloss
finish against all the trim, this little Met has the same appeal as
Nash's bigger cars. In fact, that's exactly what they were looking
to do. American Motors had these built in England by BMC. These
small car specialists were able to create a far more substantial
package (right down to the continental kit) than American companies
could do for compacts at the time. And so the result was a cool
import with a domestic name.
Just like the exterior, the interior continues a tasteful black and
white theme. The British-built Metropolitan is small, but the
people at American Motors knew they had to import something that
was going to fit two of their countrymen without a problem. The
two-tone vinyl bench is roomier than the car's size suggests, and
the split back does a fine job providing individual comfort. These
coupes do also have a back seat. It's not exactly roomy for
passengers, but its similar custom black/white presentation makes
for a well-presented storage shelf and access to the trunk. The
driver gets one large main gauge pod dominated by a speedometer,
but since the car was sourced from Britain, it happens to be a
Smiths readout. So just imagine the looks on people's faces as you
compare this Metropolitan to Jaguars and Aston Martins.
Since the 1.5-liter came from Austin in England, you know there's
some fun in this car. It's not built for all out speed, but these
are the people who really know about how to get the most out of a
small powerplant. In fact, this B-Series motor is related to the
MGA 1500. This was a popular motor in Europe, and parts are still
easy to find and relatively inexpensive. Like a good frugal
European, the fuel mileage allows you to get out and drive on a
budget. The three-speed manual transmission has light action, and
with smart gearing, it cruises at highway speeds nicely. With a
tight turning radius and nippy handling, this American Nash feels
like a proper European import.
Here's a neat little vintage mini car with great club support and a
wonderful vibe that's all its own. It's distinctive; it's
affordable; and it's smiles for miles. Call today!!!
