Darling 1959 Metropolitan in Classic Color Updated & ready to show & go! VIDEO

Thanks for stopping by to take a look at our very cool 1959 Metropolitan She is also referred to as a Nash, Hudson or AMC depending on who owned what and when. This is the one you want in the right color, that is ready to drive and show. She’s not concours but unlike the perfect cars, you can park her and walk away for a bit too.

Very well cared for in a stable of fine collectible cars here in Orange County California.

Rarity

Thousands were produced yet relatively few remain in the wild today. Our research shows a few dozen cars available worldwide, most in either dire shape from rust and neglect or rarely touched show queens.

Exterior

Factory correct to this car, the Blue and White paint is gorgeous. This is older paintwork and there are some flaws and wear noticeable upon close inspection. See the photos. The Chrome and stainless trim is in overall good to excellent condition. Hudson grille ornament is incorrect for this year but looks cool. Nice accents and most importantly, a complete car.

Interior

Nice interior upholstery, dash, headliner and door panels in this older restoration. No rips or tears.

Wheels, Tires

13” steel wheels have been restored and five new whitewall radial tires have been added. Monogram hubcaps are nice.

Engine

1500cc HIgh Compression engine. Easily the quickest Metropolitan we’ve ever DRIVEN.

Battery

New Interstate battery with warranty.

Transmission

Manual transmission. New clutch master cylinder and slave. Fresh fluid.

Braking, Suspension

Four wheel drum brakes. Brakes serviced. See photos. New master cylinder, wheel cylinders (6), lines and fresh fluid.

Service

Fresh service, turnkey and ready to go.

Trim

The trim is in good to excellent shape. See pics and video.

Glass

The glass is in good to excellent condition. The windshield is new. OEM one piece rear glass still intact.

Odometer

The odometer shows 86719 miles.

DMV / Documentation

California title. No smog is required for California residents. Very low cost Antique registration and insurance for most US States. A binder pictures, detailed information, receipts and specs is included. We also will include a couple of period service manuals for the car. See the photos.

Comparables

There are a nice variety of Metro’s available at any given time. Perhaps 20 to choose from in various stages of wear. Basket cases are expensive to restore and fully restored show cars often are relegated to artwork status, and dried rubber parts given their level of perfection. This Metro is a nice driver quality car that has been serviced and maintained. Given the scarcity of available cars in this condition, this Metropolitan represents an outstanding value that can be enjoyed immediately as well as being an appreciating investment in automotive art.

Had one of these back in the day? Yep, they were around everywhere and on the heels of the Volkswagen Beetle and now you hardly see one. This Metro puts you back in 1959 with all the look and feel of motoring in an icon of the era. The feel and sound of this Metropolitan will melt the years away at the first turn of her key.

Please come inspect this great Metro before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. Please keep in mind that this is a used car. It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your Aunt Betty drives. If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car.

Please enjoy a walk around tour and test drive here: http://www.driven.co/inventory/3831/

Facebook users will find the video here https://www.facebook.com/driven.co/videos/743598565800581/

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