1954 Nash metropolitan convertible

[@christopherkraft1327]

I love the Nash Metropolitan!!! When I was a small child my grandmother drove a 53 Nash Statesman & when I'd ride with her & we saw a Metropolitan she'd say that her car had a baby!!! Thanks for sharing this fun review of the Nash Metropolitan!!!! 👍👍🙂

[@What.its.like.]

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[@michaeltaylor1603]

Adorable car with an equally adorable power plant. I've had a soft spot for Nash. Saw them @ the Houston Auto Shows in November with my dad. Would love to have one to drive to & from work.

[@What.its.like.]

Me too love Nash

[@rascal0175]

My father had a Nash Metropolitan in the early 50s. We took a trip from Detroit, MI to Youngstown, Ohio. This was before the interstate highway system so we were driving regular highways. My father tried passing someone and we were nearly killed in the process, having to go off the road. The car had no passing power. My father sold it as soon as we got home. I was 6 at the time and still remember the experience.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome but terrifying story. Thank you for sharing =) Reminds me of driving like 52 Chevy 1 ton truck it doesn’t really have pass in power has really good pick up in third gear. Someone pulled out in front of me and went 20 mph slower than what I was going (I hate that especially when I’m driving the truck) so I passed her it’s saying something when a 70 year one Dually truck passes you.

[@bretgatrell3700]

Heard electrical systems on English cars are troublesome

[@timbukh3]

I saw one of these on video where the stock engine was replaced by a newer 4 cylinder with more horsepower, then later a turbocharger was added, and finally that was changed to a turbocharged V6. The thing was a smoke the tires rocket. That is a long way from where it started. I can see where this would be a good car for a large city. Not much power is needed and one of the selling points was it was easy to park in small spaces. Good review.

[@What.its.like.]

I’m not a fan of engine swap unless engines totally gone but I would love to put a Harley V-twin and one of these.. =)

[@markw208]

That’s a LOT of information. Great ‘50’s graphics and videos. That’s a very well restored example.

[@What.its.like.]

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[@markw208]

@@What.its.like. , It’s REALLY impressive. You put in a LOT of effort and time. It’s an interesting car that still gets people’s attention. BMC did use that puny “engine” in many vehicles and it’s probably a big reason the British auto industry has mostly gone. I’m glad you’re getting feedback.

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah this one was a lot going to try and do this with all of them =) I think I’m going to do an episode on all the Ford why block family think that might be the next episode I’m not really sure though

[@DavidHall-ge6nn]

The upholstery looks like it could have come from a cane-back chair! Absolutely gorgeous on that lemon drop car. Cuter than the law allows!

[@What.its.like.]

They aged well =)

[@StephenLoxton]

The car was made by Austin in England. It was designed for the US market and both Nash and Hudson sold them under licence. It was not sold in the UK till 1957.

[@mattcollier5957]

I have 4 Metropolitans here in England UK, yes correct about the doors are interchangable, they had Metropolitan Chrome script badge on only one side of the lower front front fender, as this could only be read from the kerbside, so always opposite side from driver depending on if its Austin (RHD) or Nash (LHD) or Hudson badged as well. The B series 1500 BMC engine was bullet proof and was used in Wolseleys/MGs/Morris/Austins/Rileys etc, just to name a few from the early 50s to the 70s, incredibly unburstable and very reliable too.The early model Metropolitans you shown here on your videos, series one and twos were fitted with 1200 B Series BMC by Austin, then series 3 and 4s had the 1500cc. Great engines, despite what people say. Regards from England UK

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for adding that information =) I wonder if there are any other cars that the doors can be reversed like the met.

[@hoodagooboy5981]

I almost bought a '61 Metropolitan, but the transmission had problems. Ended up getting a '92 Geo Metro Convertible.... which is almost the same thing.

[@What.its.like.]

I almost got a geo metro as well looked like a hatch version of the Chevy cavalier.. got a Honda Civic instead wish I had that car now. Can’t believe what those are going for now

[@jerrycallender9927]

My Roush Mustang was invited to the Hilton Head Concours in 2006 and, across the grass promenade, was a Metropolitan station wagon from Canada.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank awesome I have a place in my heart for the mustang thank you for sharing that awesome memory =)

[@keithstudly6071]

Wow, I never dreamed that these had a back 'seat'. I thought they were strictly two seaters. I have been lead to believe that these were one of the side deals when the Nash-Healey deal was done with Mason.

[@What.its.like.]

I love these I want to buy one

[@billolsen4360]

Very informative posting! 2:32 LOL, the closed captioning spelled Nashes as "gnashes." Loved this line up of cars from that year, esp the Met, custom wagon and the convertible with roof rails intact...that did make it safer than over convertible of the era if you rolled it. but, with no safety belts, you still might drop out in a rollover. 3:24 At the time, England was more experienced and geared up for producing small cars as British assembly lines were narrower, so Nash didn't have to create a new one in Kenosha. China and Japan didn't have much capacity in their auto factories in 1954. Also, China and the US were not on speaking terms at the time.

[@What.its.like.]

It kept changing the spelling Idk why

[@rickbarker6699]

If it was a Lucas electrical system. Yes mystic problems. Had that in my Triumph which I wish I still had. Thanks🤓🤓🤓

[@bretgatrell3700]

Like the oddballs, thank you

[@What.its.like.]

Glad you dig this channel channels home to the orphan cars

[@williamgregory6684]

The Austin B engine is not a bad engine,they just have to be maintained.They've been put into everything from MG Midget s, AH Sprites, Austin Mini Coopers, Morris Minors,MG, Austin,Riley sedans,and the list goes on??? You can still get parts for these engines. Yes Lucas earned the name the Prince of Darkness but because they still used cloth wiring looms and the connections need protection.You can get updated wiring harnesses and tape the connections,easy fixes.Most British manufactured vehicles came with positive ground.These cars are still not really expensive and are collectable.

[@charleslicha2770]

Bought a TR6 new in 1975. Never had trouble with the Lucas electrics. Two friends and myself have had to walk due to Bosch electrics failing on the road.

[@What.its.like.]

Great information thank you so much for sharing =)

[@Chris_at_Home]

I had a 1958 Metropolitan convertible as my first car when I got my license in 1969 a 16 yo. The first girl I took on date was with that car.That girl is sitting next to me now.

[@What.its.like.]

That’s awesome how did you like your metro do you still have it ?

[@Colin.Smith.Pianist]

Very cool! You should do a Morris Minor. My dad had two when I was a kid, and sadly we don't anymore.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome I’ll add that to the list

[@brucegame1458]

i had a 61 i loved it cool car i recomend checking out the 49 plymouth special deluxe i had one of those too super cool car

[@What.its.like.]

I’ll look for one =)

[@allenmaddux7611]

I love seeing cars of the orphans

[@What.its.like.]

Me too they are my favorite cars to do for the channel

[@whatsamattayu3257]

Kind of reminds me of a compact with a thyroid condition.

[@johnwoodrow6536]

Love the nash metropolitan . I think the car with the similar side window is the Pontiac solstice.

[@What.its.like.]

You are totally correct =) The last time I was in one i was in I was like oh my gosh this looks just like a Pontiac Solstice The solstice is longer of course but the overall shape is the same

[@MonsterHobbiesModelCarGarage]

Some people called this car "The Washing Machine". I wish I was lying! LOL!

[@josephbingham1255]

An interesting video. I once saw two rough condition little unrestored Nash Metropolitan convertibles in a Southern California PICK A PART. They had been placed in the American Domestic car area rather that the separate Foreign car area. My guess was someone must have passed away and the little cars he was planning to restore someday went to the recycling yard. I though this as it was unusual to see two of these little convertibles in non running condition next to each other. So they must have been brought in at the same time. I wonder if they were saved or just scraped for the metal later on?

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for sharing that story I hope they were saved I love the met =)

[@eddiewood6239]

Hudson also offered the Metropolitan.

[@What.its.like.]

Later on Nash Hudson and then even rambler

[@calbob750]

Not to get nostalgic about oil viscosity, but in 1960 I thought that most oil recommended was based on ambient air temperature and single weight. SAE 30 or SAE 20 in colder climate. Other viscosity ratings were for hotter or colder temperatures. The big marketing pitch was for detergent or non detergent oil. Oil with detergent additives was more expensive and considered premium. Just like synthetic or non synthetic oil today the big argument was for or against detergent oil. Old Timers may recall “Uncle Tom” McCahill who thought non detergent was better to build up a cushion of deposits like in an old pipe. Go figure.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome input numbers are just a baseline for Someone looking what oil to use. The most important thing is to be sure whatever oil it is that it has zinc in it or else if will wipe the lobes off a cam with flat tabpets. Cars in the 80 just had a hot cold no numbers in between so wanted to include running temperatures and oil pressure both numbers have other variables that play into the figure as well

[@hanky0958]

could you do an episode on a 1940/1941 lincoln?

[@What.its.like.]

Totally I will totally do that added to the list

[@hanky0958]

@@What.its.like. Awesome! Thanks!

[@ramblergarage]

Nki not 1 Nash Kelvinator International

[@johnmaki3046]

They were PRETTY rides! They were CRAP in Minneasota!

[@What.its.like.]

Rust was an issue.. especially because it’s unibody

[@johnmaki3046]

@@What.its.like. As all our "vehicles" are now! The Metropolitan had style and was FUN...CANNOT say as much about "vehicles" now!

[@What.its.like.]

Cars trucks don’t have character or souls anymore.. all generic built to break over priced piles of surveillance appliances that’s my humble opinion if it were up to me I’d have a bunch of 50s era cars and a packard from 36-42 era. But I have a wife and kids and she can’t drive nor willing to drive a stick because of the inconvenience of another pedal.

[@johnmaki3046]

@@What.its.like. I LOVED the REAL CARS that AMERICANS MADE!

[@johnmaki3046]

@@What.its.like. I do prefer automatic trannys myself (BAD BUSTED FOREVER LEFT KNEE!) but the old automatic (Chrysler "fluid drive" also) are THE BESLT

[@MonsterHobbiesModelCarGarage]

Too bad you can't drive these cars like on Jay Leno's Garage. Let us know what it's like to put your foot in the tank and slam on the brakes and the cornering. LOL!

[@What.its.like.]

Some of them I can drive in some of them I can’t I would love to drive them Nash metropolitan sometime this year This channel brings a lot of technical information that a lot of people won’t realize when driving

[@MonsterHobbiesModelCarGarage]

@@What.its.like. For sure.

[@Batman-wv5ng]

Not a nice looking car at all.

[@rickbarker6699]

If it was a Lucas electrical system. Yes mystic problems. Had that in my Triumph which I wish I still had. Thanks🤓🤓🤓

[@HarborLockRoad]

Yes, i 'd read up alot on the Lucas electrical system. The British stuck with it steadfastly because it was a British invention. It supposedly has a 3 wire system, unlike the rest of the world uses. Positive, negative, and ground. In order for anything electrical to work on the car, all 3 must work flawlessly. The real issue was the old fabric wire insulation. Once it got wet or frayed, it would short out. Strange in coming from a country where it rains all the time.