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1958 Nash Metropolitan Description

Unquestionably cute, this 1958 Nash Metropolitan was a car ahead of its time. With a huge enthusiast following, they've become the smart hobby car for today's world, offering wonderful '50s styling in a compact package that's easy on fuel as well as the eyes.This particular 1958 Met brings with it a stack of restoration receipts that make it one of the nicer ones we've seen. Now some experts will quickly spot that this car was originally a coupe that's been expertly converted to an open to-seater, but the way our cars are used today, nobody else will notice or care. The jaunty two-tone black and silver paint scheme is certainly flashy, and was applied after the diminutive body was refinished to a very high standard. Check out how tight the door gaps are, how crisp the grooves in the window sill are, and how crisp the line between silver and black is across the hood. All the chrome was professionally refinished, too, including the egg crate grille and unique bumpers. This is a nice looking little car that needs nothing to start enjoying it right away.The car is tiny, no question about it, but you'll find that it's easy to get comfortable inside. The original split bench seat is gone, replaced by a set of stylish modern buckets that offer plenty of adjustment for even tall people. Black and white cloth inserts and matching door panels almost look like modern art and the sweeping two-tone dash is handsome as well as functional. All the relevant instruments are clustered ahead of the driver, with the shifter sprouting from the base of the steering column. The fat leather-wrapped wheel isn't original, of course, but it works well with the bucket seats and overall vibe. There's also an AM/FM/CD stereo hanging under the dash, and it's discreet enough that nobody will notice. Plush carpets and floor mats make it feel comfortable compared to the original rubber mat. You'll also note that the windows have been removed (no top, no point, right?) and the exterior door handles were shaved, so it has a very clean overall look.The Austin A90 donated its 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 50 horsepower. Bearing in mind the car's modest size and weight, performance is energetic and you'll find yourself zipping around corners, one of the many benefits of the lightweight design. The engine has been properly maintained and offers a few upgrades, including a new distributor with electronic ignition, a spin-on oil filter conversion, and a recent tune-up. A rebuilt 1-barrel Zenith carburetor handles induction chores and a fresh exhaust system gives it an authentic sound that's sporty without being annoying. The transmission was rebuilt with new synchros, seals and a fresh clutch and slave cylinder, the shocks are new, and the brakes were completely rebuilt, including new linings. New wheel bearings eliminate one other potential point of concern and it sits on 155/80/13 whitewall radials, which ride well and are incredibly affordable, making this a hobby car that's easy on the wallet.A lovely little car, this Nash is way out at the far end of the quality scale with no hope of recovering the restoration costs. What that means is a big score for the lucky new owner, who gets to enjoy this neat little car for a fraction of the cost. Call today!