Metropolitan 1959 filmstrip for dealers 'Luxury In Miniature'.avi

[@harrywright4891]

My sister had one that you could unlock back seat backrest with key that would open up to a small bed! Man, im gettin old to remember that!

[@JustChiminin]

I remember as a kid my neighbor had the aqua blue and white version. Some people used to make fun of it but it was a cool little car.

[@glenkepic3208]

Knew of one in the early '70s. Fun little car.

[@jackpontiac52]

Austin of England built these!

[@ontogeny6474]

My dad (for a short while) had two of these. Seems he was always tinkering with them. I remember him telling me that he didn't have to downshift going into turns -- that the little Metro had enough torque to stay in high gear.

[@johnonorgan]

I had a 59 it got about 50 miles to the quart of oil the gear shift would slip out of joint on a regular basis and the rear axil fell apart but I really miss that car and I wish I would have kept it

[@eddiejones.redvees]

I pass my driving test in my dad’s Austin 1300 it always left a blue haze on the over run funny he traded in for a two stroke wartburg I think we just like using a lot of oil

[@christopherorourke6362]

My late parents were looking for a second car in the fall of 1964. We visited Parkway Motors Dodge on Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton, NJ where they bought their 1962 Dodge Dart 2 door in July of 1964. My late parents test drove the 1960 Nash Metropolitian, for a very small car, it was roomy, the rear windshield was the only thing missing on it. 1964 was the very last year of the Nash Metropolitian & the Nash itself.

[@MrBer43]

In Dec. 1962 I got out of the Army, and as I needed a car I bought a 1961 Metropolation, I wish I had it today, it was a kick in the ass too drive. Couple years later got married and then a kid so there went my little jewel.😂

[@kevinwong6588]

1962 was the "final" year for Metropolitan, though simply leftover stock from 1960-1961 (production ended in early 1961). 1956 was the final year Metropolitans would be "Nash", from 1957-1962 they were "Metropolitans" sold by Rambler dealers.

[@edarcuri182]

The last car marketed as a Nash was the 57.

[@lawrencelewis8105]

when I owned my 1960 back in the 1970s, it was a bastard to find parts for it. Now, it's easy- google Metropolitan Pit Stop- they have everything you would need. I don't miss the one I had but I could see buying another one considering that it's easier to live with one now as opposed to when it was just an odd old car.

[@mattcollier5957]

I have 3 Metropolitans here in England UK, i love them, finished production in 1961, not 1964 as in one of the comments below

[@donaldappelhof2059]

I have my grandpa’s 61 that he bought new. My uncle went through it and it’s in great shape.

[@mattcollier5957]

@@donaldappelhof2059 Hey Donald, thats a rarity, a one owner from new and last year of production, very kool, what colour is she? Regards Matt

[@donaldappelhof2059]

@@mattcollier5957 Hi! Yes it’s yellow and white. My uncle had it up on jacks and covered for 20 years. I had to trailer it home 1100 miles from Los Angeles. I had to clean out the fuel tank and go trough the brakes. I found out that my uncle put the steering wheel on up side down. lol. I have the car running great! Boy do people look! It draws more attention than an old Chevy! My uncle was a diesel mechanic and died of Asbestosis. I sure miss him and grandpa. 😞

[@donaldappelhof2059]

What is so nice about the Metropolitan is that you can get parts! The quality is not always what I like but at least they have them! I am restoring a 35 Hupmobile coupe and have had to make many parts.

[@mattcollier5957]

Hey Donald, what a lovely story, great to share happy times, im so sorry to hear about grandpa, he sure had good taste in cars, I also have my favorite car of all tome, a 1956 Oldsmobile Rocket 88, never ever sell it. My 58 Met is Yellow and White, im currently writing a book about Metropolitans. boy i would love to see that car of yours, can i share your story with fellow Mat owners here in UK?@@donaldappelhof2059

[@lnteIIigence]

I preferred the grille from the prototype. Looked sportier.

[@edarcuri182]

That design was intended to use the same sheet metal in the rear with the "grille" opening used as the perch for the spare tire. FIAT mechanicals were also researched for the endeavor.

[@Quacks0]

4:14 So the Metropolitan was available in classic-4-wire-telephone-cable colors :P

[@Skunkola]

Was the voiceover Dudley Manlove? He starred as Eros in Plan 9 From Outer Space.

[@lickdacat2]

Well ain't that the cat's meow!

[@jupiterjohnson7191]

I am 34 years old! But, I was born in the wrong era! I want one of these cars 🚗!

[@donaldappelhof2059]

They don’t cost a whole lot compared to most classics.

[@mikemarshall7016]

OK I’m sold, where do I buy one?

[@jeffking4176]

Metropolitan: Luxury In Miniature (😂❗️)

[@fidelcatsro6948]

wow 40 mpg!!! with e lock? i bet it had bluetooth too!

[@allanwhorrall5142]

Where do I purchase a Metrolpolitian?

[@jliz6435]

Wow nice 🔥

[@billgee02]

I'll take and red and white convertible please - lol

[@earthstewardude]

A real dork mobile but I'd drive one! I'll bet it could be a chick magnet for the right gal.

[@ocalakid55]

American motors deep coil ride ? A Rambler Metropolitan. ? Did American Motors take over Metropolitan

[@ComfyShortz]

They bought out Nash mid way through the cars lifespan. The last several years they were sold under the Rambler badge but they didn't change much on them design wise.

[@edarcuri182]

Cute. British (enough said). Clever marketing by Nash/AMC.

[@alejo-dz6hu]

my dad had one , I was a teen stole it a few times.