Metropolitan (57)

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Member Details

Alias/Member ID:	rustyrenault	Town/City:	Uckfield
Membership Type:	VIP Member	County/State:	Sussex
Member Since:	2006-11-09	Country:	United Kingdom
Number of Exhibits:	>3<

Description

The Metropolitan was built by the Austin division of the British Motor Corporation at Longbridge, Birmingham from 1954-62, to American Motors specifications, in both hardtop and convertible body styles. (American Motors grew out of the 1954 merger of Nash & Hudson motor companies). Early cars wore either Hudson or Nash badges and it was never called an Austin, from 1956 they used the M as seen on the front of this car. Nearly 100,000 Metropolitans were sold by Nash, Hudson & AMC dealers in the USA & Canada, where around 25,000 survive today. Until 1956 the cars had a 1200cc engine until the 1500 was announced, by American Motors, in April 1956. This car is from 1956 and was brought back to England a few years ago for a total, bare metal, restoration, all parts are either new or reconditioned. The colour is Carribbean Blue & Snowberry White. Carribbean Blue was a very early colour and was not available on cars sold in the UK.

Car Details

Marque:	Austin	Engine Size:	1500 cc
Model:	Metropolitan	Mileage:	10000
Category:	Convertible/Drop-head/Cabriolet	Transmission:	Manual
Manufacture Year:	1956	Purchase Date:	1999-12-01
Registration Number:	ONP 25	Interior Details:	Interior has been totally restored with original "houndstooth" material for the seats and carpeting from Pit Stop in California
Prev Reg Number:		Car Condition:	Restored
Status:	On The Road	Colour:	Blue / White

Recommendations

Recommended Club:		Metropolitan Owners Club
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Availability

Available for Film/TV:	Yes
Available for Magazine work:	Yes
Available for Rental, Weddings etc:	No

Modifications

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Hints/Tips

It doesn't float!

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