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1957 Nash Metropolitan 1500 Coupé

Lot Number: 240

1957 Nash Metropolitan 1500 Coupé

This charismatic little Metropolitan appears to be essentially original with low-ownership and low-mileage.

Sold for an undisclosed sum.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 9th December, 2023 at 11.45am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

BODY COLOUR
Autumn Yellow and Frost White
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
209 AAE
ODOMETER READING
28205 Miles

SUMMARY

This charismatic little Metropolitan appears to be essentially original with low-ownership and low-mileage.

DESCRIPTION

In 1953, executives at the Nash Motor Company decided to create a small, economical town car aimed specifically at women
To keep tooling costs down, production was farmed out to two British firms – Fisher & Ludlow would produce the bodywork while the Austin Motor Company would provide the mechanicals and undertake final assembly
This particular car is a Series 3 model, easily distinguished by two-tone paint and larger 1,500cc B-Series engine which produced 47bhp and gave the Nash a top speed of 76mph
It's an original UK-supplied car finished in Autumn Yellow over Frost White and first registered on 01/06/1957
Three former registered keepers (two private and the dealership)
The indicated mileage is just 28,205 which may well be correct based on the fact that the previous private owner covered just 28 miles per year between 1980 and 2012 when it was placed into storage prior to our vendor's purchase in early 2023
Good history file with many old MOTs. Recent new tyres and stainless exhaust

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 240
Make: AUSTIN
Model: METROPOLITAN
Variant: 1500
Registration Number: 209 AAE
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Chassis Number: HNK3H209889
Engine Number: 1H-209889
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: Autumn Yellow and Frost White

GALLERY

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SCORE:

78 / 130

Exterior

Bodywork:

Glass:

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Trim:

Remarks

Looks like original paint and chrome in good condition.

Interior

Door-Cards:

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Remarks

All original including the rubber mat flooring which is as rare as hens teeth. I've attached a photo of the front floor, many Metropolitan's will have had repairs or replacement of the floor pan due to rust.

Engine

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Appearance:

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Running:

Remarks

Starts and runs with no issues.

Transmission

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Clutch:

Remarks

Column change takes some getting used to but works fine.

Running Gear

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Remarks

All original except rear shock absorbers.

Electrics

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Remarks

All electrics work fine except the radio.

Vehicle History

Remarks

I am the third private owner. I purchased it from a garage early this year. MOT s show previous private owner covered an average of 28 miles per year between 1980 and 2012. After that it was garaged and off the road.

About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 10th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 11th December between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 11th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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