Vehicle Description
1961 Nash Metropolitan Convertible� Complete, correct nut & bolt
restoration by Metropolitan Pit Stop in CA 31 miles on odometer
since restoration completed in May 2016 Finished in its factory
correct Mardi Gras Red over Frost White combination New
three-window manual black top and boot Factory correct gray
houndstooth upholstery trimmed in heat-seamed vinyl Rare final
production and highly sought-after Series IV model 1.5-liter inline
four-cylinder engine with 1-bbl. Zenith carburetor (55 hp)
Three-speed manual transmission The original American market "Micro
Car" Achieves more than 40 mpg cruising at 45 mph Desirable Series
IV Metro for their rear trunks and end-of-production refinement �
Looking for a rare addition to your micro car collection or a
unique way to begin your collection? MotoeXotica Classic Cars is
pleased to present this extremely rare and beautiful 1960 Nash
Metropolitan convertible. Finished in its factory correct Mardi
Gras Red (code P-913) over Frost White (code P-914) paint, this
car, a rare and highly sought-after Series IV model, received a
exquisite and extreme high quality complete nut and bolt
restoration by Metropolitan Pit Stop in Valley Village, California.
The overall restoration quality is just fantastic down to each
little detail and the undercarriage is as tidy as you will ever
find. Series IV cars were the only ones to come from the factory
with a much needed and very desired external trunk. The overall
condition of this Metropolitan is excellent and exactly what you
would expect from a professional nut and bolt restoration. A great
deal of attention was paid to keeping this car as original as
possible, e.g. a new lacquer-coated braid-over-strand wiring
harness and wide, whitewall tires for improved drivability.�The
Metropolitan marked the first time an American-designed car was
exclusively marketed in North America yet built entirely in Europe
by the Austin Motor Company in England. The Metropolitan was also
one of the first cars intentionally marketed toward American women.
The Austin 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine, three-speed
manual transmission and differential were rebuilt to factory
specifications, the chrome was re-plated and the stainless steel
trim straightened and polished to a mirror-like finish. The brakes,
steering and suspension were all disassembled, powder-coated and
rebuilt with new parts where available. Metropolitan drivers have
been known to achieve more than 40 mpg while cruising at 45 mph.
These cars are super cute and gather tons of attention and smiles
wherever they stop or park. Power is transferred to the rear wheels
by a three-speed on-the-column manual transmission, The suspension
consists of front independent, coil springs, wish bones, rear live
axle and semi-elliptic springs and front and rear drum brakes. The
13-inch red steel rims have original Metropolitan center caps with
Toyo whitewall tires. Inside, the correct excellent gray
diamond-patterned houndstooth and white heat-seamed vinyl seat
appears in excellent condition. The matching door panels, black
carpet and correct for 1961 black dashboard are a complement of the
striking red and white exterior of the car and look fantastic. All
gauges are located in their original place have correct appearance
and function as originally designed. Equipped with the original
heating is in excellent condition and functions as designed.
January 1959 saw the start of Metropolitan Series IV production.
This major redesign brought the addition of an external
decklid�(previous models only allowed access to the�trunk�through
the rear seat back) and vent windows. By this time, the engine had
been upgraded by increasing the�compression ratio�from 7.2:1 to
8.3:1, yielding 55�bhp. The additional features added 15�lb to the
car. Exterior colors were the same as for Series III. The interior
now used a diamond pattern for the seats, with white vinyl trim.
The MSRP for Series IV models was $1,672.60 (Hardtop) and $1,696.80
(Convertible). Approximately 14,000�Metropolitans were sold in the
United States and Canada in 1960, making it one of the top-selling
cars to be imported into those countries at the time. Sales of more
than 22,000 copies in 1959 prodded the Big Three, General Motors,
Ford and Chrysler, to unveil their own compact models in 1960.
Micro cars have etched out their own niche in the classic car
community and the Metropolitan is the American original. Excellent
examples like this '61 Metropolitan have become highly collectible
and values keep rising due to their staying power and never-ending
cuteness with all generations! GET OUT AND DRIVE! Current mileage
on the odometer shows 31 miles since restoration, it is sold as is
with a mileage exempt California title. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR
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