Vehicle Description
This Metro oozes personality from all sides! It is easy to own and
drive. It is completely reliable after a total restoration with
just 73 miles on it. It has surprising performance largely due to
its low 1500 lbs weight. It shifts easily with a 3 speed column
shift and can cruise at 50 mph. The steering is direct and has no
wobble or shimmy, braking is straight and predictable. The dash
board and gauges are all fully functional.
Here is a video test drive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUtpLjNCrTI&feature=youtu.be
Here is what Wikipedia says about the Metropolitan: "The new
Metropolitan was made in two body designs: convertible and hardtop.
All came with several standard features that were optional on most
cars of the era. Among these factory-installed benefits for
customers were a map light, electric windshield wipers, cigar
lighter, and even a "continental-type" rear-mounted spare tire with
cover. To give a "luxury" image to the interior, "Bedford cord"
upholstery trimmed with leather was used (similar to larger Nash
vehicles). An AM radio, "Weather Eye" heater, and whitewall tires
were offered as optional extras for the U.S. market. (It is
unlikely that a Metropolitan could have been purchased without a
heater and radio, as all vehicles left the factory with both items
fitted.)
The Metropolitan was the first postwar American car that was
marketed specifically to women.14 #fn14 The Dodge La Femme was
introduced one year later. The first spokesperson for the car was
Miss America 1954, Evelyn Ay Sempier, and the car was prominently
advertised in Women's Wear Daily.14 #fn14 American Motors'
marketing brochures described the new model as "America's entirely
new kind of car" (1955), "Luxury in Miniature" (1959), and "crafted
for personal transportation" (1960)"
This car comes with a clean California title and is exempt from
smog certification.
This car is very well priced by a motivated consignor.
Low rate financing is available with rates as low as 3.5% APR with
approved credit. You can apply directly on our website
(www.lagunaclassiccars.com) by clicking on the "Financing" tab.
We can also arrange delivery to almost anywhere.
