SOLD 1959 Austin "Nash" Metropolitan Series 1.5 Hard Top for sale in Louth Lincolnshire
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2017
- SOLD 1959 Austin "Nash" Metropolitan Series 1.5 hard Top for sale in Louth Lincolnshire.
When launched in 1953, the Series 1 ‘Nash’ Metropolitan was an American designed ‘small automobile’ built by Austin in Longbridge, Birmingham. Only available in left hand drive the sub compact cars, available as a 2dr hardtop or convertible, were then shipped to America. Originally powered by a four cylinder 1,200cc engine with a 3 speed manual gearbox the Metropolitan was marketed as a second car or commuter car and was targeted at women. After the first 10,000 cars were built, the Series 2 was introduced with a different engine, still 1,200cc, and a new gearbox with hydraulic clutch being some of the modifications which were produced until 1955 with the introduction of the much improved Series 3.
The Series 3, still only available at launch in left hand drive, was now fitted with the more powerful ‘B’ Series 1,500cc engine. Cosmetically, the sides of the cars had polished stainless steel mouldings and striking two tone paintwork was applied. The bonnet scoop was removed, the front grill re designed and inside the car the dashboard was painted gloss black where the Series 1 & 2 cars were body coloured.
In 1957, production of Series 3 Right Hand Drive vehicles started leaving the production line at Longbridge. The Nash name was dropped and they were registered as Austin Metropolitan 1500 and destined for the UK home market and sold through the Austin Dealerships. Production of the UK RHD cars ceased in early 1961 with the US cars only lasting a few months longer. In all, over 104,000 Metropolitans came off the production line at Longbridge with around 95,000 exported to the USA. Famous owners included Elvis Presley, Paul Newman, Princess Margaret and Steve Jobs.
The vehicle we are pleased to offer is one of the low production Austin Metropolitan 1500 Hardtop models supplied to the UK in Right Hand Drive.
Registered in 1959 and finished in arguably the most striking colour of Caribbean Green with contrasting Snowberry White lower panels and roof, the car is just gorgeous. In the past 58 years the car has obviously had restoration to be as good as the show winning condition it is today. In the history folder there are numerous photographs of the bodywork improvements over the years although there are many original areas still evident, particularly in the engine compartment which is also delightful. Also in the history file there are many old MOT certificates, the earliest being 1987 with 36,000 miles recorded, along with previous keeper details helping to substantiate the current low mileage of 40,000 which we have no reason to doubt.
According to ‘How Many Left’ there are very few cars registered in the UK and even less so registered as ‘on the road’. To even see a Metropolitan on the road is a rare event, but to see one as good as this car is almost unheard of!
To view in our heated showroom please make early contact.
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I was always fascinated with these cars when I was a kid, I wanted a toy one but couldn't find one, equally as rare as the real thing.
Have have two of these , both hardtops, Berkshire Green (turquoise) and white, same as this on and a Mardi Gras Red and White
Looks to be a 1958........No vent windows and no outside trunk access. Also has the one piece rear window which came out in 1958. Nice clean car!!
Wow nice 🔥
nice!
Ive Got two of these, use them daily, This one is Berkshire Green and White, it was changed from Caribbean To Berkshire this is an early 59 car
Very familiar with the mechanicals following having a Morris Major 1500 and a late mark 1 MGB, wouild love to know how they converted the bigger Farina body column shift gearbox to 3 speed to pander the the shift hating Americans, down under we had a 2400 cc Called the Austin Freeway , it was the 1600 with 2 extra cylinders and a "re internalled" gear box to make it a 3 on the tree,and the only synchro was on 2 and 3, with a dog clutch type "cruncher" to get a damage free change to first on the run, they were not confident of using the 4 speed with the bigger engine..
Not a Nash.. they are LHD Austin RHD Designed by Nash built at Longbridge England by Austin
ah!!! the American made Nash Metropolitan, converted for UK road use.
The Austin Metropolitan was actually built as a right hand drive car. You can read more about the history of the car on our website listing www.woldsideclassics.co.uk/austin-metropolitan-1500-series-3-hardtop-in-louth-6220258
My goodness. You do talk some shit Will Gruber. Dont you research before commenting. Everyone knows that Austin built the car for Nash. They sold thousands badged as Austins than Nash fir the world market. It was an American design. But had the Austin A35 chassis.
Lol its a British made car imported by AMC / Nash
The history: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nash_Metropolitan
Never made in America, all made at Longbridge England, BMC Plant. Nash designed it, us English made it here. RHD= Austin LHD = Nash (some were Hudson badged)
1959 cars would have quarter light windows and a rear boot.
If you put the registration number inton the DVLA Tax and MOT checker the car was first registered in Jan 1959.
Ahh ok, Built in 58 registered in 59
Detailed! Such an annoying word
look even the Speedo is in MPH!!!!!!! Love it when other countries try to pass off an american car as their own.
It was an American design but was actually manufactured by Austin at the Longbridge Plant in the UK. If you want to read all about it go to: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nash_Metropolitan
Will
The UK uses MPH
Again.. you are obviously an ignoramus. Do you actually think that nothing happens beyond own territory? Everything in reality originated from the United kingdom. Cars, trains most engineering all originated from here. History was probably not your forte at school. Thats if you went to school tnat is.. lol.