1957 Nash Metropolitan "1500"

STOCK # 2848

THIS 1957 NASH METROPOLITAN "1500" IS LOCATED IN: ELGIN, IL 60120

The Nash Metropolitan is an American automobile that was assembled in England and marketed from 1953 to 1961.

It conforms to two classes of vehicle: economy car and subcompact car. In today's US terminology the Metropolitan is a “subcompact”, but this category was not yet in use when the car was made. At that time, it was variously categorized, for example as a "small automobile" as well as an "economy car".

The Metropolitan was also sold as a Hudson when Nash and Hudson merged in 1954 to form the American Motors Corporation (AMC), and later as a standalone marque during the Rambler years, as well as in the United Kingdom and other markets.

Series III

November 1955 saw the start of Metropolitan Series III (NK3) production (Commencing with VIN E21008 on 28 November 1955). A redesign at this time saw the Metropolitan's B-Series engine increased in capacity to 1,498 cc (91.4 cu in) (as used in the Austin A50 Cambridge). Polished stainless steel sweep-spears on the body sides allowed a new two-tone finish to be incorporated, which had the cosmetic effect of lowering, slimming, and lengthening the car. The new exterior colors were P905 "Caribbean Green", P910 "Sunburst Yellow", and P911 "Coral Red" with P909 "Snowberry White" as a contrast. The grille was also redesigned, and the hood had its non-functional hood scoop removed. American Motors changed the designation to "Metropolitan 1500" to differentiate it from the earlier 1,200 cc (73 cu in) models. The interior was also changed to incorporate a "houndstooth" check material for the seats trimmed with white vinyl. The dashboard was also now painted black, rather than the body color as was the case for Series I and II Metropolitans.

In September 1957, AMC announced that it was dropping the Nash and Hudson brand names. The Metropolitan was subsequently marketed under the "Metropolitan" name only, and sold through Rambler dealers. It is believed that the Nash and Hudson Grille medallions were discontinued around October 1956 (VIN E28326); they were replaced with the "M" style grille medallion.

1957 NASH METROPOLITAN CONVERTIBLE

CLEAN TITLE IN HAND
THE ODOMETER SHOWS 67,171 MILES
NEW PAINT, RED/WHITE
FRESH REBUILT 4 CYL ENGINE
3 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NEW TIRES
LUCAS ALTERNATOR, EASILY CAN BE CHANGED BACK TO GENERATOR
NICE BLACK AND WHITE INTERIOR AND DOOR PANELS
TOP IS IN GREAT SHAPE
GLASS IS INTACT
GAUGES WORK
RUNS DRIVES AND SHIFTS GREAT

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS GREAT CLASSIC!