Nash Metropolitan Inline 4 1957
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FULLY RESTORED MET, COLLECTOR-OWNED, 1489CC INLINE 4, 3-SPEED, BLAST TO DRIVE!!
Do you think the Mini Cooper and Fiat 500 are real mini cars? If you want ultra-cool in a compact package, how about this 1957 Nash Metropolitan instead? Classic '50s styling with an economical and fun driving style make for a slam-dunk hobby car during these uncertain times.
Restored in 2007 by a guy who just wanted to drive, this little Met is a rather rare and unusual coupe version and remains in great condition today. The two tone black and white paint has a great 1950s look that shows off the interesting bodywork to great effect. With that striking color combination, you can take the time to notice things like the rounded grille, wrap around, bumpers, that little dip in the doors where the windows roll down, and the jaunty continental kit out back that makes everyone smile. Fit and finish are quite good, and despite a few years of driving enjoyment across the country, it really looks fantastic. Much of the chrome is re-chromed or replaced, which is OK because this car hails from California and spent much of its life in Texas and Georgia. It's also worth noting that this car proudly wears a Metropolitan emblem on its grille, not the usual Nash badge of earlier years.
The Metropolitan is small, but it feels full-size once you're behind the wheel. The diminutive proportions mask a surprisingly comfortable interior, anchored by a vinyl bench with split back for easy access to the rear seating area (although it's probably too small for anyone but children). With wide pleats it looks right for 1957, and the durable materials will look good for years to come. The simple instrument panel is reminiscent of the other micro-car of the period, the VW Beetle, with its big speedometer and built-in fuel gauge and the turn signal control is that lever on the steering wheel hub, a neat period touch. The original AM radio is in the dash and as is typical of cars of this era, it's not functional, but it looks so good it would be a shame to remove it (maybe hide on in the glove box if you need the entertainment). Fold down the rear seat back and you have access to a decent-sized trunk that makes the Met a nice choice for a weekend getaway.
The Metropolitan is an interesting Anglo-American hybrid in that it's one of the rare cars that was built in Europe exclusively for the US-market by a US auto maker. As a result, it carries a 1489 cc inline-four built by Austin in England. It's a rugged little engine that delivers spirited performance in the lightweight Metropolitan and parts are still easy to find and quite inexpensive. Even more importantly, fuel mileage routinely hovers in the 30+ MPG range, making this a fantastic car if you're on a budget but still like to get out and drive. The engine bay is neat and tidy, but since it's been driven and enjoyed, it's no longer show-quality. Mechanically it remains in superior condition and ready to drive anywhere and the familiar Austin green paint looks quite nice. The 3-speed manual transmission has light action and with smart gearing, it cruises at 55-60 MPH without complaint and without being buzzy on the highway. The conventional suspension is surprisingly compliant and with those tiny 13-inch whitewalls, the turning radius is tight enough to make traffic a blast.
A neat little mini car with great club support and a few receipts to go with it. If going green is your thing, perhaps a bit of eco-friendliness from the '50s is just what you need. Call today!
Features : Build Receipts , AM Radio, Vinyl Interior
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1957 Nash Metropolitan Inline 4 is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Lithia Springs by Streetside Classics for $16995.
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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Nash Modell : Metropolitan Modellversion : Inline 4 Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1957 Karosstyp : Coupé Läge : Atlanta
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Identitet och kännetecken hos Nash Motors:Nash Motors, en mindre amerikansk tillverkare jämfört med de dominerande "Big Three" biltillverkarna från Detroit (General Motors, Ford och Chrysler), hade en unik identitet och historia som skiljde sig på flera sätt:
Innovativa Funktioner: Nash var kända för sitt nyskapande tillvägagångssätt inom bilteknik och introducerade flera innovativa funktioner före sin tid.
Ovanligt Design: Företaget omfamnade ofta ovanliga designelement, inklusive aerodynamiska former och distinkta stilfunktioner.
Fokus på Komfort: Nash prioriterade passagerarkomfort och erbjöd rymliga interiörer samt avancerade värmesystem och luftkonditionering.
Avancerade Säkerhetsfunktioner: De var bland de första att inkludera säkerhetsfunktioner som vadderade instrumentpaneler och säkerhetsbälten i sina fordon.
Ekonomiska och Bränsleeffektiva Bilar: Nash-bilar var kända för sin bränsleeffektivitet och tillförlitlighet, vilket tilltalade en marknadssegment som sökte ekonomisk transport.
Tio Betydande Nash-Modeller med Tekniska Specifikationer:
Nash Rambler (1950): En tidig kompaktbil, Rambler var känd för sin lilla storlek och hade en 173,3 kubik-tums motor med 82 hk och uppnådde cirka 25 mpg.
Nash Metropolitan (1953): En subkompakt bil med en 1,2-liters motor, hade en ekonomisk effekt på 42 hk och imponerande bränsleeffektivitet på cirka 30-40 mpg.
Nash Ambassador (1949-1957): En fullstor bil i olika karosserityper, utrustad med en kraftfull 234 kubik-tums, 112 hk motor.
Nash Statesman (1949-1956): En annan fullstor modell med en 184 kubik-tums, 85 hk motor och ett rymligt interiördesign.
Nash-Healey (1951-1954): Ett sportbilssamarbete mellan Nash och Healey, drivs av en 252 kubik-tums, 125 hk motor och erbjöd imponerande prestanda för sin tid.
Nash Airflyte (1949-1951): Dessa modeller hade en strömlinjeformad karossdesign och drevs av motorer från 172 till 184 kubik-tum, vilka producerade 82 till 85 hk.
Nash Ambassador Custom (1956): Utrustad med en V8-motor på antingen 250 eller 320 kubik-tum, erbjöd den en effekt på 190-208 hk.
Nash 600 (1941-1949): Introducerad före andra världskriget, hade denna modell en 172 kubik-tums, 82 hk motor och en strömlinjeformad design för sin tid.
Nash Lafayette (1934-1940): Dessa modeller hade olika motorstorlekar, från 221 till 234 kubik-tum, vilka producerade 72 till 95 hk.
Nash Advanced Eight (1933-1934): Med en rak-åtta-motor på 298 kubik-tum, levererade den cirka 125 hk, en avancerad funktion för sin tid.
Dessa Nash-modeller, var och en med sina unika egenskaper, bidrog till företagets rykte för innovation, komfort och bränsleeffektivitet inom bilindustrin.