1959 Nash Metropolitan Blue 2 dr

1959 Nash Metropolitan 2 dr Additional Info:

Yes, I know it’s not an ambassador, but that’s the only rambler that Ebay offers and I couldn’t list it without putting something. From what we can tell this Social restored about 10 years ago it came from the Estate of a man that passed about six years ago and he had it restored before that In the late 1950s, the Metropolitan was second only to Volkswagen in imported car sales, but it was becoming outmoded and was eventually phased out of the AMC lineup in favor of the larger, more popular Rambler American. Midway through the 1962 model year, AMC announced it was canceling the Metropolitan. All told, 94,986 Metropolitans of both body styles were produced for AMC (along with an unknown number sold overseas as Austin Metropolitans), and 83,442 of those found homes in the United States. A surprising number of these cars have survived, and Metropolitans change hands frequently. Each month, five to ten coupes and convertibles appear for sale in the Metropolitan section of Hemmings. DRIVING IMPRESSIONS While much of the Metropolitans’ appeal lies in their appearance, they are not just pretty faces-they are also great fun to drive. Road & Track tested a convertible in 1955 and found that it ran 0-60 mph in 22.4 seconds, covered the quarter mile in 23.4 seconds and topped out at 74 mph. They reported that it handled exactly like a full-size American car, complete with wallow, roll and imprecise steering, but that it was surprisingly sprightly in acceleration and would easily keep up with other small imported cars. In 1957, British magazine The Autocar tested a 1,500cc-equipped coupe which offered 0-60 mph in 22.9 seconds and a top speed of 75 mph. Their testers also commented on the lively acceleration and noted an average fuel consumption of 33 mpg. While Metropolitans don’t claim to be sports cars, they are pleasant runabouts.

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In excellent restored condition no restaurants. Excellent needs nothing. Has brand new tires also. This is my friend’s car he asked me to help him out any questions contact me. Everything has been redone on this car. It’s ready to roll.