Detail Info for: Nash NASH METROPOLITAN 1958 COUPE,RESTORE AND DRIVE,85% DONE

Transaction Info
Sold On:
12/05/2010
Price:
$ 4049.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
15410
Location:
NO. TURNER, ME, 04282
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1958 Nash
Submodel Body Type:
Coupe
Engine:
4 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
E56225-58
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
VEHICLE SPECIFICS: Body #: 56222 Model #: 562 Trim #: T900 Paint Codes: P914 (May Be P94?) / P915 VIN#: E56225 Engine #: 15A-N-H 162547 THIS IS A 17 YEAR RESTORATION PROJECT TAKEN ON BY MY SENIOR BIG BROTHER, SADLY HE HAS TO CONVERT HIS WORK OF LOVE TO CASH. THIS 1958 METROPOLITAN HAS HAD TONS OF MECHANICAL AND EXTERNAL COSMETIC WORK DONE, INCLUDING TOTAL ENGINE REBUILD AND TONS OF OTHER MECHANICAL WORK DONE. HERE'S A LIST OF MAJOR PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED: CARBURATOR, FRONT & REAR BRAKE SHOES, FRONT & REAR BRAKE HOSES, 2 REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS, 4 FRONT WHEEL CYLINDERS, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER, CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER, CLUTCH CYLINDER HOSES, EXHAUST PIPE, TAIL PIPE & MUFFLER, THROW OUT BEAQRING, PISTON RINGS, ROD BEARINGS, 4 INTAKE VALVES, 4 EXHAUST VALVES, 2 CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS, 8 CYLINDER HEAD STUDS, WATER PUMP HOUSING, WATER PUMP IMPELLER, WATER PUMP, SEALS, WATER PUMP PULLEY, 2 REAR AXLE SEALS, AND 2 UNIVERSAL JOINTS. THIS ISN'T EVEN INCLUDING SMALLER INCIDENTAL PARTS, EXHAUST HANGARS ETC. MY BROTHER HAS ALL THE RECEIPTS FOR OVER $4000 IN EXPERT MECHANICAL WORK AND $3500 IN BODY AND SUPER ORIGINAL COLOR PAINT WORK. IT DRIVES LIKE A DREAM, SHIFTS PROPERLY BUT THE CLUTCH NEEDS WORK ON THE SLAVE CYLINDER WE THINK, NOT FUNCTIONING, TRYING TO FIX THAT NOW. YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE CLOTH INSIDE WITH NEW ORIGINAL SPEC. BLACK AND WHITE HOUNDS-TOOTH CLOTH, WHICH IS INCLUDED WITH THE CAR, AND YOU ARE HALF WAY THERE ON THE INTERIOR. WE'LL INSTALL THE SEATS AND DOOR PANELS, FAIR CONDITION, PRIOR TO YOU PICKING UP THIS NICE CAR. CAR WILL NEED SOME TLC WORK ON THE HEADLINER, DOOR PANELS, AND CARPETS. YOU KNOW, THE FUN & EASY WORK. SO YOU ARE ALMOST DONE. THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 15,400 MILES ON IT!!!! IT IS CORRECT, AS MY BROTHER WASTOLD 17 YEARS AGO, IT'S BEEN DRIVEN LESS THAN 200 MILES IN THAT TIME SPAN. MY BROTHER, DON, CAN FILL YOU IN WITH THE PROVINANCE OF THE CAR, IT WAS USUALLY HOUSED IN A GARAGE MOST OF ITS LIFE AND HAS MOST DEFINITELY BEEN GARAGED THE 17 YEARS MY BROTHER HAS OWNED IT. THE FINISH IS NICE AND SMOOTH AND SHINY. MY PHOTOS DO NOT DO THIS VEHICLE JUSTICE, AT ALL... THE ENGINE IS TOTALLY READY TO ENJOY FOR YEARS TO COME. THE CAR WILL COME WITH ALL THE INVOICES AND RECEIPTS FOR PARTS MY BROTHER HAD INSTALLED ETC. HE'S ALSO TRYING TO LOCATE SOME EXTRA PARTS HE HAS LAYING AROUND AS WELL. HE'S GOT THE ORIGINAL SHIPPING SHEET FROM WHEN IT WAS BROUGHT IN AT THE PORT IN BOSTON IN EARLY 1959!! HAVING BEEN BUILT IN OCTOBER OF 1958, WE BELIEVE IT TO BE A 1958 FROM THIS INFO AND THE SERIAL NUMBER WITH THE SUFFIX OF -58, MAYBE YOU CAN HELP US WITH THAT ONE... OUR BUY IT NOW PRICE IS FAR LESS THAN JUST THE RESTORATION COSTS ALONE. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL MY BROTHER, DON KILBRETH, HE AND THE CAR ARE LOCATED IN TURNER, MAINE. HIS CELL PHONE # IS 207.577.7726. HE WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS HONESTLY AND TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT YOU NEED TO DO THE INTERIOR PANELS OVER FOR SHOW, BUT CAN DRIVE IT AND WORK ON IT AS YOU GO. THE TOUGH STUFF IS DONE, NOW COMES THE EASY PART... BUYER IS REQUIRED TO PAY A $500 PAYPAL DEPOSIT WITHIN 24 HRS. OF END OF SALE. THE BALANCE CAN ONLY BE PAID IN CASH OR CASHIERS CHECK WITHIN 7 DAYS. WE CAN BE FLEXIBLE FOR PICKUP AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS PAID FOR IN FULL. THANKS FOR WATCHING AND HAPPY BIDDING. VEHICLE IS FOR SALE LOCALLY AND MAY WE MAY END THE SALE AT ANY TIME. VALID OFFERS CONSIDERED, I WANT TO CLARIFY THAT THERE IS NOT A TITLE PRODUCED IN MAINE FOR A VEHICLE OF THIS AGE, IT WILL, HOWEVER, COME WITH A NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE, THAT'S THE BEST WE CAN DO... RECEIPTS WILL BE POSTED ON MONDAY, MY BROTHER IS FAXING THEM TO ME MONDAY MORNING... CALL DON KILBRETH WITH QUESTIONS 207.577.7726On Nov-29-10 at 04:41:17 PST, seller added the following information: IMPORTANT UPDATE....AS OF SUNDAY THE INTERIOR DOOR PANELS HAVE BOTH BEEN REFURBISHED AND UPHOLSTERED AND CAME OUT VERY NICE...ALSO MY BROTHER HAD THE MECHANIC BLEED THE CLUTCH CYLINDER, GOT ALL THE AIR OUT I GUESS, AND NOW THE NEW CLUTCH FUNCTIONS AS IT SHOULD....STILL NEEDS A CARPET AND TO SECURE THE HEADLINER IN THE REAR SECTION A BIT...SHE IS NOW RUNNING LIKE NEW AND YOU CAN VISIT AND DRIVE IF YOU WISH...THANKS AND HAPPY BIDDING.On Dec-02-10 at 15:59:35 PST, seller added the following information: I have added 8 more photos, these are scanned service records, parts lists, etc from him...