- An all-original, unrestored survivor with 17,000 miles
- Includes the original service papers and owner's manual
- AACA HPOF and Metropolitan Club of North American "Test of
Time" certification
- Known ownership history from new
Nash introduced the Metropolitan hardtop coupe and convertible for
1954. Looking not unlike a three-quarter version of the big Nash,
the little car featured enclosed front wheels along with a
continental spare tire out back. Bodies were built in England by
Fisher and Ludlow, while its four-cylinder engine came from Austin,
which did the final assembly. Sold by both Nash and Hudson dealers,
production continued through 1962.
Beginning in 1956, Metropolitans were upgraded to a 52 hp, 1,500 cc
engine (a 10 hp increase). Nineteen fifty-nine marked the addition
of an outside trunk lid greatly improving access to the rear
storage area. Front vent windows to improve ventilation, larger
tires, and redesigned seats with two inches of more seat travel
were also included. All of this helped to make 1959 the most
successful year for the Metropolitan, with sales of 14,959 in the
United States.
Finished in Autumn Yellow, this cute Metropolitan is said to be
completely original and unrestored. It has received Test of Time
honors from the Metropolitan Club of North America and AACA HPOF
certification attesting to its condition. It was originally
purchased in Knoxville, Tennessee, and in 1961 or 1962 it was
bought by a dealer, White-Allen Chevrolet in Dayton, Ohio. It
remained in their possession until it was purchased by an
individual in Beavercreek, Ohio, in 1985, selling to the
consigner's friend a year later. The consigner purchased it from
him around 1989-1990.
The odometer reading of 17,000-some miles is believed to be
accurate. Further attesting to its originality are small dents on
the fender above the rear wheels common to Mets, from when the cars
were offloaded from shipping. Other signs include paint on the fuel
pump, as Met engines were painted following assembly. The original
service papers and owner's manual are included. It is fitted with
accessory wheel-trim rings and a dealer-installed outside mirror
typically used on AMC/Ramblers of the period.To view this car and
others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf19.
