About this vehicle

1955 Hudson/Nash Metropolitan This 1955 Nash Metropolitan 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 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.

Seller's Notes

LOCAL PICKUP ONLY. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE DEPOSIT: $500.00 DUE IN 24 HOURS FULL PAYMENT: Remainder due in 7 days of auction close.

Vehicle Details

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Powering this 1955 Metropolitan is an 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 chrome and brightwork around the exterior of this little Metro is nice condition as well. Dual outside mirrors.

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.

The exterior has been beautifully refinished in basecoat/clearcoat in its original color, Canyon Red. It has some previous hail damage before being repainted.

The interior on this Metropolitan is all original. The painted dash appears be in its stock condition.

I purchased this vehicle in December 2023 and had my local vintage car mechanic bring it up to speed. I put in $2900.00 for parts and labor with local vintage car mechanic.

Now it runs/ drives great!

Needs a new interior. It has its's original interior.

There must've been hail damage at one point, and then was repainted.

Very little to no rust.

New headlight bezels

New tail light housing

New wiper blades

New battery cable

New throttle bush

New cooling system hoses and clamps

New transmission mounts

New seat belts