This Nash Metropolitan got away, but there are more like it here.

1958 Metropolitan Hardtop

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Sold for $9,300 on 10/21/22

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This 1958 Metropolitan is a Series III hardtop that is said to have remained registered in California since new and underwent a cosmetic refurbishment in the 2010s before it was purchased by the seller on BaT in July 2022. The car is finished in two-tone yellow and white over white vinyl upholstery, and power comes from a 1.5-liter inline-four paired with a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. Features include a Weber carburetor, an alternator, a Continental-style spare tire cover, and chrome bumpers and hubcaps. This Metropolitan is now offered with a clean California title in the name of the seller’s LLC that lists the car as a 1958 Nash.

Originally finished in Sunburst Yellow and Frost White, the car was refinished in Autumn Yellow and white during the 2010s refurbishment. A replacement windshield was also installed, and the bumpers were re-chromed at that time. Features include a flying-lady hood ornament, dual side-view mirrors, and a Continental-style spare tire cover. Windshield wiper arms are not present.

The white-painted 13″ steel wheels wear chrome Metropolitan-branded hubcaps and whitewall tires. New shocks were reportedly fitted during the refurbishment, and the four-wheel drum brakes are said to have been refreshed at that time.

The cabin features front and rear bench seats trimmed in white vinyl along with matching door panels. Brown carpets line the floors and the open glovebox, and additional equipment includes chrome sill plates, lap belts, and a dash-mounted ashtray. A replacement wiring harness was installed during the refurbishment.

The white two-spoke steering wheel wears a matching vinyl wrap and frames an 85-mph speedometer with an inset fuel-level gauge. Bosch auxiliary gauges for voltage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature are mounted below the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 29k miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The 1.5-liter BMC B-Series inline-four is fitted with a Weber carburetor, an Edelbrock air filter, an alternator, and a spin-on oil filter.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. A replacement exhaust system was reportedly fitted during the refurbishment. Corrosion is present on underside components.

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Winning Bid	USD $9,300 by w5ranches
Auction Ended	October 21, 2022 at 4:10PM PT
Bids	18

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