Price: US $5,250.00 SOLD OUT
Up for sale is a Classic 1956 Hudson ( Nash ) Metropolitan Hardtop / Convertible Coupe. The serial number is a late 1955, but it stayed on the sales floor until 1956 so it was titled a 56. It started its' life as a Hardtop Coupe and was professionally converted into a convertible. This was done in the early 1960's. The car was currently through a restoration when the owner decided that he wanted me to sell it for him. The car color is a Caribbean Blue with a white top. The top has been removed and needs to be replaced. The floors are intact with some rust, there is a Service Buliten for strengthening the floor. The intererior seats and door panels have been redone in a Blue Plaid. With the car being in particially disassembles, this car would be a perfect Winter project for the novice `who wants a British Sports Car without the cost of associated with them. The car starts and runs, however it should have a break job and clutch adjustment. The car is in the need of being repainted. The Hood Orniment is very expensive and intact, the rest of the crome would need to be confirmed if it is all there.. With this car being a Hudson, it is 1 of 900, but with the historical issue of them rusting out, there are even fewer than that. This is the type of purchase that you will want to check out, prior to purchasing. e-mail to set up a visit. A $ 500.00 non refundable deposit will be required within 48 hours after auction. We will cooperate with shipper to make things go smoother. The Metropolitan was built in England to American Motors specifications. ( American Motors grew out of the 1954 merger of Nash and Hudson motor companies). All of the 94,986 Metropolitans made were built by Austin in England ( later known as British Leyland Motor Corp. now as Jaguar Cars Inc. ) Metroplitans were sold by Nash, Hudson and AMC dealers in the U.S.A and Canada from 1954 to 1962. Two models were offered, a two door convertible and a two door hardtop. The "Met" as it is affectionately call was an out growth of the NXI and NKI experimental models developed in 1949 and 1950 by Nash Motors, then a Division of Nash-Kelvintor. The test public reactions, prototypes were shown to select audiences across the country over an extended period. Many of the features subsequently found on the Metropolitan resulted from this national survey. Wheel base of the Metropolitan is 85 inches, length is 149 1/2 inches, width is 61v 1/2 and height is 54 1/2 inches. The Metropolitan is all welded unitized body construction. On April 9, 1956 American Motors announced the 1500 series Metropolitan which incorporated many new features, including a increase in horsepower to 52 h.p. Early in 1959 several functional improvements were made including a new trunk lid, glove box door, window vents , seat adjustment mechanism and larger tires. Though it was small and economical, the Metropolitan did not have a " Cheap " image. Its standard equipment was actually more complete than that offered on most American cars of that time period. At the time the Metropolitan was introduced ( March 1954) suggested coastal port of entry delivery prices were $ 1,469 for the Model 541 Convertible and $ 1,445 for the two door hardtop. Standard equipment included leather and nylon cord upholstery, foam rubber front seats cushion, dual sun visors, directional signals, two tone paint on hardtop models, map light,dual electric windshield wipers, oil bath air cleaner, and Continental outside tire carrier and cover. Optional equipment included Weather- Eye heater, radio with Manual antenna and white sidewall tires.
| VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | D15873 | Year: | 1956 |
| Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Make: | Nash |
| Transmission: | Manual | Model: | Metropolitan |
| Body Type: | Convertible | Trim: | ... |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 4 cyl |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | Rear |
| Options: | Convertible | Mileage: | 99,999 |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | Caribbean Blue / Tourquois |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Interior Color: | Blue Plaid |
| Disability Equipped: | No |
