1956 Nash Metropolitan
VIN: E23902
- Single Family Ownership Since Late 1950's
- Complete Mechanical Rebuild in 2001
- Body and Interior Restoration Completed in 2003
- Only Driven 25 Miles Since 2003!
Acquired by the current owners father in the late 1950's, this Nash
has been very well cared for while being under single family
ownership since that time. The current owner acquired the car in
1988 from his father and it has always been garage stored indoors.
In 2001, the motor, all mechanical components and drivetrain were
assessed. Any component in need of repair or replacement was
addressed with replacement parts. External/visible parts to the
engine that were identified to be broken/worn were replaced with
new parts. With the current re-start to the engine after 20 years,
the mechanic recommended the engine wiring harness to be replaced,
which has been ordered and should be installed next week. The
exterior and interior paint, replacement of all interior parts
(door handles, window handles, etc.) was completed in 2003. Also
completed in 2003 was complete replacement of all interior
upholstery. The interior upholstery is a black and white
houndstooth from Classic American Parts. All chrome was refurbished
and re-chromed by Classic Plating.
The car was driven for a few month upon completion of the
restoration in 2003. It was driven into the garage in June of that
year and parked. For the last 20 years, due to what the owner
describes as "kids, college, life and work, the Nash has been
parked in the garage with a car cover over it. It was not driven in
those 20 year until just this year when all of the gas was drained,
a new battery and master brake cylinder were installed and the car
was gently brought back to life! Work just completed includes
additional brake work and installation of a wiring kit to include
spark plug and distributor wires. It was driven to make sure all
components worked as they should, then driven home, parked in the
garage, and the car cover placed over it again.
External/visible parts to the engine that were identified to be
broken/worn were replaced with new parts. With the current re-start
to the engine after 20 years, the mechanic has recommended the
engine wiring harness to be replaced, which has been ordered and
should be installed next week. Identified during the recent under
hood work is the need for the idler arm bracket in need of
re-welding/repair.
Please note in the pictures all of the work completed and parts
sourced for the restoration.
This car to be collected from Butte, MT.
The Car has been consigned to the 4th Annual Intermountain Online
Classic Car Auction. Hosted by the Classic Car Auction Group, the
auction is Saturday, March 18 with online bidding powered by
Proxibid. To consign your car and/or to register to bid on this and
other cars in the auction go to http://www.classiccarauction.us.
