Detail Info for: Nash 2 door coupe 1957 NASH METROPOLITAN NO RESERVE

Transaction Info
Sold On:
08/17/2012
Price:
$ 4801.00
Condition:
Mileage:
88000
Location:
GLEN ALLEN, VA, 23059
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1957 Nash
Submodel Body Type:
Coupe
Engine:
1500cc #15C-N-H85224
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
1562E57650
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
UP FOR YOUR BIDDING IS A 1957 NASH METRO. I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2004 AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR MY WIFE. WE HAVE ENJOYED TAKING THIS CAR TO SHOWS AND HAD THE HONOR OF ESCORTING SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS IN THE TOWNS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE AS THE TOYLAND FIRE CHIEF, BUT WE HAVE SINCE MOVED AND THE CAR HAS BEEN STORED UNUSED FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS. IT'S TIME TO SELL AND LET SOMEONE ELSE ENJOY HER. I INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND SHE STARTED RIGHT UP AFTER SITTING THAT LONG. WHEN I BOUGHT IT THE BODYWORK, EXTERIOR, INTERIOR PAINT AND NEW WINDSHIELD AND BACK GLASS WERE DONE AND A LOT OF MECHANICAL UPGRADES INCLUDING A NEW FULL BODY WIRING HARNESS AND NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM. I HAD THE SEATS RECOVERED IN THE CORRECT BLACK AND WHITE HOUNDSTOOTH PATTERN. I ALSO REPLACED THESE EXTERIOR & CHROME PARTS; HEADLIGHT RINGSHUBCAPSMETROPOLITAN FENDER SCRIPTFRONT GRILL SURROUND.TAILLIGHT LENSESREARVEIW MIRRORSPARE TIRE COVER WE ALSO REPLACED THE FOLLOWING PARTS; RADIATOR HOSESREBUILT GENERATOR CAP, ROTOR, WIRES & PLUGSWHEEL CYLINDERSRUBBER BRAKE HOSESTIRESSTARTER SWITCHNEW BATTERY THIS MONTHFRESH OIL AND ANTIFREEZE SOME THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE; INSTALL THE HEADLINER (I HAVE THAT)HOOK UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKEINSTALL SIDE WINDOW FUZZIES. (I HAVE THEM NEW IN THE BOX)FIX BLINKER SWITCH & WIPERS (NEVER USED THEM)A VALVE JOB WAS RECOMMENDED THIS CAR STARTS, RUNS AND DRIVE, BUT NEED TO BE GONE THROUGH TO ASSURE IT IS SAFE AND ROAD WORTHY AFTER SITTING FOR 3 YEARS. IT IS NOT NEARLY PERFECT AND I HAVE TAKEN PICTURES OF THE FLAWS. THIS CAR GETS MORE SMILES PER GALLON THAN ANY VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. IT COMES WITH A LARGE BOX OF EXTRA USED PARTS AND ALL SERVICE MANUALS, PLUS THE NEW WINDOW PARTS (THE FUZZIES WERE REMOVED FOR PAINTING AND THIS CAUSES THE WINDOWS TO RATTLE). I WELCOME ANY QUESTIONS AND ENCOURAGE PERSONAL INSPECTION OF ANY CAR BEFORE BIDDING. THIS CAR WILL BE SOLD WITH NO RESERVE. BECAUSE OF IT'S AGE AND BEING UNSURE IF IT NEEDS REPAIRS IT WILL BE SOLD "AS IS". I HAVE THIS CAR LISTED LOCALLY AND RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY. BELOW IS A YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK; http://youtu.be/FUooxetcQRI