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Thanks to gerald henry for putting together this piece of metropolitan history. Nash metropolitans for sale used cars and vehicles on oodle. Nash metropolitan classic cars for sale used cars on. The ultimate nash metropolitan parts store metropolitan. Click here to learn about the entire line of nash automobiles for 1954 the year the metropolitan was introduced between 1954 and 1962, a small car called the metropolitan was sold to over 100,000 buyers in north america and britain. Metropolitan restoration service is a leader in the automotive restoration field. When youre first starting your restoration you can refer to this 198 page book for pictures, technical information, specs etc any international customers please send a message for a shipping quote. Antique cars classics customs hotrods leadsleds roadsters streetrods trucks turbine car 40 31 ford 67 dodge charger 61 chrysler images specs pictures photos. This adorable little 1960 metropolitan nash convertible. If youre looking to save money at the pumps, one of the smartest things you can do is to downsize. There are 5 1960 nash metropolitans for sale today on. Convertible red and white with white convertible top 98000 miles new lower paint rear bumper in 2016 very good condition interior restoration done by previous owner garage s. Search preowned nash metropolitan listings to find the best local deals.

We have brand new gas and standard shocks, we also have them in a kit of 4 front and rear shocks. Plus rebuilding, service and restoration for your nash metropolitan. A link here does not indicate an endorsement of the. It was the largest corporate merger in the united states history up to that point. Find nash metropolitan classic cars for sale on oodle classifieds. View detailed pictures that accompany our 1960 nash metropolitan fire truck article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Nash metropolitan parts nos, new, used, and authentic reproduction parts with secure online ordering. Prior to restoration, the car had not been driven since 1971 comprehensive restoration initiated in may, 2012 by an experienced nash metropolitan restorer. The metropolitan was designed in the usa by william j. This is a fairly rare car as only 82 convertibles were built in 1962. Our automotive restorations are well known by the aaca after having won both aaca junior and senior awards in 2008, for a 1957 metropolitan hard top we restored. A link here does not indicate an endorsement of the vendor by mocna metropolitan parts inc. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1960 metropolitan 1500 series iv and assess the current state of the classic car market.

In 1954 the nashkelvinator corporation merged with hudson motor car company to form the american motors corporation amc. We have both steel and stainless steel prebent brake line sets to. Red and white with white convertible top98000 milesnew lower paint rear bumper in 2016 very good conditioninterior restoration done by previous. I have a 1960 nash metropolitan who needs someone to take it and give it the love it deserves. Worldwide vintage autos is pleased to present this 1960 nash metropolitan convertible. I live in gilbert, arizona and i am open to offers. Flajole, for nash motor division of nashkelvinator corporation. He is the current owner of a 1956 metropolitan hard top, a 1954 nki metropolitan convertible, a 1958 edsel 2door hard top, and a 1995 mustang gt convertible. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Nash s charismatic leader, george mason, was famous for many things, not the least of which was his love of the outdoors, good food and large cigars. Included in the sale are a spare 1500 engine, front clip, spare rear trunk lid and a few boxes of spare parts. Gr auto gallery is pleased to present this 1960 nash metropolitan convertible for purchase.

To bring together all those people who, own, admire, and enjoy the metropolitan. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique car parts, used trucks, used atvs, and other commercial vehicles for sale. We have all the parts to complete the restoration except for the interior. The british nash motor company noticed that postwwii american automotive producers were all under the spell of bigger is better. Service literature page 4 other this section lists various items used mainly by the service departments of car dealers to assist with the servicing of the. Paul founded metropolitan restoration service, inc. Click here to learn about the entire line of nash automobiles for 1954 the year the metropolitan was introduced between 1954 and 1962, a small car called the metropolitan was sold to. Its first public concept, the nxi nash experimental international, was shown in 1949, followed after one year by the nki nash kelvinator international. It received a gold award last year at the metropolitan regional in macungie pa. Vehicle is on consignment and at our clients home please call first and talk to a r. After launching the popular rambler, nash worked for many years on an even smaller car.

We carry a wide selection of metropolitan floor pans, rocker panels, and trunk extensions. Original southern california car, rust free, super tidy, runs great and even has the original california issued black and yellow plates. Currentpast restorations metropolitan restoration service is located in hartleton, pennsylvania. Obviously, the owner of this 1960 nash metro was struck by the same sentiment when he delivered it to.

Vintage cars antique cars collector cars car detailing exotic cars hot rods classic cars automobile vehicles. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. We are committed to quality professional work, reasonable rates and excellent customer service. Ive decided to try to restore the radio in my 1960 nash metropolitan. In todays terminology the metropolitan is a subcompact, but this category had not yet come into use when the car was made. Restoring a nash metropolitan radio antique radio forums. The nash metropolitan was an american automobile that was sold from 1953 to 1961 it conforms to two classes of vehicle. I have since bought a repair manual for it the radios model is a pe86cr and it has a list of all the stuff in the radio as well as a diagram. I have always like the nash styling in their line of. We have since grown and expanded our inventory to well over 1,000 parts, making us the largest nash metropolitan parts dealer in the united states world. This is one fine eye catching 1960 nash metropolitan convertible for sale in sonoma california. Classic 1960 nash metropolitan 2 door cutie purchased from south beach classics in. Other credits associated with this information are listed at the bottom of the article.

Nash metropolitan parts classic 2 current fabrication. We have both steel and stainless steel prebent brake line sets to make your life a lot easier. This is a very rare vehicle to find, especially in this condition. Click here to see the latest addition to our fleet a 1960 metropolitan convertible. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Nash, rambler, amc 1960s general specs auto hobby page. Small exterior, great gas mileage, and the biggest cute factor of any car in 1960. Nash metropolitan interiors were relatively plush, in keeping with george masons belief that small cars should not. It was first titled in 1962 but the build code indicates it was built in 1960.

We built our reputation on providing top quality metropolitan parts, restorations and services beginning in 1998. This unit was built in april of 1960 and is near the end of the production run. Towards the end of her tenure with the car was driven only one time a year. But as ceo of the most promising independent auto company in the post war, prekorean war years, he was also known as the man who loved small cars. I have always like the nash styling in their line of vehicles. Used nash metropolitan for sale with photos cargurus. His 1956 metropolitan won a bronze concours medal in 2003. Get all your nash metropolitan front suspension parts here.

Dont forget about our 100% complete front end rebuild kits we also have all the parts available individually. The restoration facility has a dedicated automotive restoration body shop, a dedicated automotive finishmechanical area and a full down draft automotive spray booth with bake cycle. Mar 16, 2011 18 month restoration of my 1960 metropolitan. Classic 2 current fabrication is a trusted manufacturer of hard to find nash metropolitan rust repair panels and replacement auto body panels. In 1954 the nash kelvinator corporation merged with hudson motor car company to form the american motors corporation amc. Nash metropolitan service manual 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958. Owned by the same woman since 1981, it was rarely used. Find 1960 nash metropolitans for sale on oodle classifieds. Find nash metropolitans for sale on oodle classifieds. The nash metropolitan was produced from 1954 through 1962. This page is to document our 1958 nash metropolitan restoration project.

Buying a car that meets, but does not exceed, your need for size and power doesnt have to be an exercise in selfrestraint. At that time, it was variously categorized, for example as a small automobile as well as an economy car. For sale is a 1960 nash metropolitan, which has been in the possession of the current owner for approximately 20 years. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. A year later, romney decided to drop the nash and hudson names and apply the rambler badge to all of amcs remaining products except the metropolitan. Please select your countrys monetary denomination if other than the default of us dollar.