Vehicle Description
This 1959 Nash Metropolitan convertible is a cool little car with
an international pedigree. Despite its small size, it has a huge
enthusiast following for its wonderful '50s style. So you get a
drop-top cruiser with an overall appeal that's far larger than the
small size and small price.
The Metropolitan had American design flair with its full chrome
front end, whitewall tires, and continental kit on the rear, but
it's packed into a European size. That's what makes these cars so
cool today. A Series IV model like this is the final evolution and
arguably the best of the breed. These were the ones that have the
chrome down the side, which also provided for a dividing line for
the two-tone finish. This one carries its correct Mardi Gras Red
and Frost White colors. It has been resprayed later in life to make
sure this one has a bright style. And you can tell there have been
the right investments in thoughtful quality. It's in everything
from the like-new white convertible top, to the way the doors close
with confidence.
One of the best tricks a small car can ever do is feel like a big
car on the inside. The wide bench seat up front with split
seatbacks does just that. It's large, comfortable, and on any sunny
day, the headroom is unlimited. The interior is also an overall
handsome setup with a two-tone seat w/contrast stitching, matching
two-tone door panels, a thin/grippy steering wheel, and a big
Smiths gauge in front of you. This does have a rear seat, but most
will agree it's best for storage. And speaking of storage, the
Series IV are the only ones to get a proper trunk (it's even
currently filled with memorabilia and spare components.) While the
whole setup feels quite vintage, they did add a modern AM/DM/CD
stereo w/aux input. After all, top-down mooting deserves the best
in driving music.
The engine bay continues the car's authentic and well-presented
style. These were built by Austin in England, and their 1489 cc
inline-four has a reputation for a rugged engine that delivers
spirited performance. It fires up and runs with the feeling of
proper care today, and since this was a popular motor in Europe,
it's inexpensive and easy to keep running strong well into the
future. The three-speed manual transmission has light action, and
it helps make the little Met feel nippy.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, service manuals,
and maintenance records. This is the interesting, small, and
striking classic drop-top that is also quite affordable. Call
today!!!
