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1958 Nash Metropolitan (Series 3)

Lot Number: 137

1958 Nash Metropolitan (Series 3)

A rare sight these days, the Metropolitan remains a charming throwback to the early post-war age of Anglo-American car design.

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  • NOT SOLD

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

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Berkshire Green /Frost White

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    419 VRF

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    23870 Miles

SALE ROOM NOTICE

This vehicle is now offered with no reserve

SUMMARY

A rare sight these days, the Metropolitan remains a charming throwback to the early post-war age of Anglo-American car design.

DESCRIPTION

  • Produced by the Austin Motor Company at Longbridge under contract to Nash Motors USA
  • Built using British sourced and manufactured parts available in either hardtop or convertible
  • Dating from 1958 and is powered by Austin's 1,489cc OHV four-cylinder B-Series offering 55bhp
  • UK-supplied, right-hand drive with the column-shift in nice honest overall condition
  • Finished in Berkshire Green and Frost White
  • On offer from a significant private Collection of rare British motor cars

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
137
Make
AUSTIN
Model
METROPOLITAN
Registration Number
419 VRF
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
HE6HC96435
Engine Number
15C-N-H-96435
Transmission
Manaul
Body Colour
Berkshire Green /Frost White

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CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.

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SCORE:

54 / 135

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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 Ā£150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at Ā£10 plus VAT per day.

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