Detail Info for: Nash Metropolitan 1957 Nash Metropolitan 2dr Sedan,Blu/White Good Condition

Transaction Info
Sold On:
04/28/2012
Price:
$ 4550.00
Condition:
Mileage:
79887
Location:
Jacksonville, AR, 72076
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1957 Nash
Submodel Body Type:
Metropolitan Coupe
Engine:
4 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
E26880
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
57 Nash Metropolitan in pretty good shape.Starts,Runs,Drives,Stops.Previous Owner started restoration and did not complete,but went a long ways.Information from past Owner.New Brakes,New Clutch and Clutch Cylander as well as New Brake Cylanders around including Master. New Rod Bearings,New Main Bearings.Turned Flywheel.Alson installed a Trunk Deck and did an excellent Job! Uphostery is Decent Hounds Tooth except Headliner is No Good.I am including a Ned Custom Cut Headliner.Car seems to be in Good Condition.Has New Paint Job that is Driver shape not Showroom!! I bought this Car with intention of Completeing restoration,but My Health has went to Bad to Worse and I cant do anything.Plus 80 years old doesnt help.LOL Someone else needs to Enjoy the little Car where I cant.. Few things wrong and not completed.I will do My best to describe Honest and Truthful.The Chrome parts around Grill were not with car when I got it also Air-Cleaner.I have bought some of thes parts and am including as per the Picture.Needs Seals around side windows.I messed Up left door window Roller and gets stuck.Drivers seat leans too far back,not sure what problem is.But I can no longer go out and check things out.Previous owner had rebuilt Body and appears to be No rust areas.One big problem for Me.They installed a bank of switches on Dash and put Push Button Starter and Light Switch.not sure what else.But they rewired nearly all controls and disconnected original wiring mostly! My plan was to install a New Wiring harness ($168) from Kip.The Dash needs to be Refinished and for My point of view put all controls back original. I know that Lights,Horn,Starter and Brakes work but not sure about other items as have not been able to fool with Switches ECT. Of coarse Clutch and Transmission/Engine work Good! Car has been sitting up and needs probaly a Tuneup.I am including several Extra parts for New Owners use,including Color Cosded Wiring Diagram,Tech Manual Original,PLugs,POints,Condensor Distrib Cap and Spark Plugs (All New) for quick TUneup.Original Radio with Knobs (Dont know if works)Chrome parts around Grill.They need some Cleanup or Rechroming.Couple Met emblems either place on side or Continental Kit.One is partially broken.last letters missing.New Headliner Custom Cut.New Complete set of Door and Window Handles/Rollers Escution plates and Pins..Several other Misc parts including Air-Cleaner that needs Refinishing.and installed.One thing I noticed.The Emegency Brake Lever has been removed.I guess when rebuilding floors? Not sure? I am describing this Car to best of My knowledge and not trying to add or leave out anything.This Car is being sold where it is as it is.There is no promise nor warranty implied nor given.What You See is what You get.I will answer questions as best I can.Winning bidder will make $500 deposit upon winning and balance is Due within 7 Days of close of Bidding.Picking the Car up is open far as Time wise.If You do not want to Buy this Car? Do not bid on it.The $500 deposit is Non-Refunable Period.If not paid for in 7 Days Car Will be resold.I am offering it locally and reserve right to close the Bidding if get an offer locally.Happy Bidding and Good Luck.Reserve is low enough that gives room for restoration!On Apr-24-12 at 09:39:45 PDT, seller added the following information: I want to make Clear that this Is a 1957 and Has had Trunk and Windows installed from Newr Model.Very good Job at that!!