Vehicle Description
With its classic pastel presentation, international history, and
overall vintage style, this 1957 Nash Metropolitan is a nicely
presented classic that's memorable wherever it goes.
The Cream paint is that ideal 1950s pastel color, and so it sets
the tone right for this coupe. Full-length trim, color-matched
wheels, and a hint of tailfin all give this little Met the same
level of nostalgia as Nash's bigger cars. But the Metropolitan also
has a true cosmopolitan history. American Motors had them 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 American flair and a domestic
name.
The interior has been given some subtle upgrades to keep it classic
with just the right amount of driver appeal added on top. For
starters, the seat is now finished in a comfy velour. It's an
upgrade later in life, but it looks right at home thanks to the
door panels that were upgraded to match. There are other nice
conveniences, like cup holders and tinted windows. And there's an
AM/FM radio hidden in the glovebox with a USB input to charge your
phone. The split bench seat offers a surprising amount of room for
two in this small classic, and the carpeted rear parcel area is
great for indoor storage. You'll slip behind the classic dual-spoke
steering wheel, and just ahead of that is the classic large Smiths
readout. There's also a Stewart-Warner temperature gauge added to
the dash to give you an essential knowledge in a driver's
classic.
The 1.5-liter motor came from Austin in England, so you know
there's some fun in this car. This is the correct motor for the
Met, and since the B-Series was quite popular in England, parts
availability is good and inexpensive. 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. That's especially true with the
control you get from the three-speed manual transmission. So you
get the classic American feeling of column-shifted action. But now
it comes with unmistakably sensation of a nippy and nimble European
on the road. No wonder these Metropolitans have a devoted
following.
This is a distinctive classic with a bright personality and the
right upgrades. Don't miss out, call today!!!
