Vehicle Description
This 1955 Nash Metropolitan Convertible is a super cute 50s
microcar and is ready to cruise, especially considering the price
of gas these days! When the Metropolitan debuted in 1954, it was
ahead of its time for 2 reasons. First, it was the first
American-made subcompact economy car, a genre of passenger cars
that has risen over the past few decades and really seems to be
hitting its stride today. Second, it was in a way a forerunner to
Cadillac's Allente Convertible which, like the Metro, was a joint
venture that combined parts from an American auto maker with that
of a European manufacturer. In the case of the Nash Metropolitan,
the drivetrain was sourced from British manufacturer, Austin. The
bodies built by British company Fisher & Ludlow, and then assembled
Austin's Longbridge, England, plant, with the final products being
shipped the United States for sale through Nash dealers. This
particular Nash Metropolitan comes to us with southern history
having spent time in Nevada, Arizona, and Florida. Powering this
1955 Metropolitan is an upgraded 1500 CC Inline 4 Cylinder engine
paired with a single barrel carburetor. The 1.5 L Inline 4 is
backed by a 3 speed manual transmission that is shifted using the
three-on-the-tree shifter. The white vinyl convertible top is
operated manually and is in wonderful condition. The chrome and
brightwork around the exterior of this little Metro is nice
condition as well. With dual outside mirrors, squeezing this cute
little cruiser into tight spaces is made even easier. In
quintessential Nash style, all 4 wheels are recessed into the
fenders. Riding on 13" steel rims with "M" logo hubcaps and
blackwall radial tires, this '55 Nash has a great look and even
better ride. A rear mounted continental kit with white vinyl cover
adds to the classic 50s look of this little Metro. The exterior has
been beautifully refinished in basecoat/clearcoat in its original
color, Canyon Red. The interior on this Metropolitan looks great!
The front split bench seat and the rear bench seat have been
reupholstered in white vinyl. The door panels feature matching
white vinyl as well. The painted dash appears be in its stock
configuration and matches the exterior look of the car. The dash is
equipped with an 80 MPH speedometer, fuel gauge, and AM radio.
Whether you're looking to purchase you very first classic car or
you're adding to your existing collection, this 1955 Nash
Metropolitan Convertible would make a wonderful choice. Give us a
call today!
*Upgraded 1500 CC Inline 4
*Single Barrel Carburetor
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*White Vinyl Top
*White Vinyl Interior
*Continental Kit w/ White Vinyl Cover
*1 of 6,096 Produced
*Canyon Red Exterior
*13" Steel Wheels w/ "M" Logo Hubcaps
*Continental Kit
*Dual Outside Mirrors
*Odometer Reads: 71,926 Miles
