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On May 1st of 1954, the Hudson Motor Car Company and Nash-Kelvinator combined to form American Motors. Both companies did this as a matter of survival. Nash itself had merged in 1937 with Kelvinator Corporation because company founder Charles Nash wanted George Mason as his executive vice-president. In order for Nash to get Mason, he had to buy Kelvinator. With Mason's help, the company broke new ground in several areas, including the importation of cars built jointly by Nash, British automaker Donald Healey, and Italian coachbuilder Pinin Farina.
In 1954, the company introduced the Metropolitan available as either a coupe or convertible. The styling was based on the NX1 show car, with styling by William J. Frajole and bodies built in England by Fisher and Ludlow. Power was from a four-cylinder engine from Austin, which did the final assembly. They came equipped with 'Weather-Eye' heat and ventilation, a radio, turn signals, and a nylon/vinyl interior as standard equipment. This compact car had enclosed front wheels and a continental spare tire in the back. The car was available from both Hudson and Nash dealers.
In 1956, Metropolitans were given a new, larger engine called the A-50. The cast-iron four-cylinder engine displaced 1500cc and featured overhead valves. It offered 10 more horsepower than the prior engine, now offering 52 horsepower.
In 1959, several improvements were made to the model, including an outside trunk lid which greatly improved access to the rear storage area. Ventilation was improved with the addition of front vent windows. The tires became larger, now measuring 5.60x13. The inside offered two additional inches of seat travel and redesigned seats.
There were 969 Metropolitans produced for the 1961 model year.
This Metropolitan was given a restoration in 2012, and has been driven less than 15 miles since the work was completed. It has been stored in a climate-controlled garage. It is finished in taxi livery with amber roof lights and has a cab meter mounted inside.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2015
In 1954, the company introduced the Metropolitan available as either a coupe or convertible. The styling was based on the NX1 show car, with styling by William J. Frajole and bodies built in England by Fisher and Ludlow. Power was from a four-cylinder engine from Austin, which did the final assembly. They came equipped with 'Weather-Eye' heat and ventilation, a radio, turn signals, and a nylon/vinyl interior as standard equipment. This compact car had enclosed front wheels and a continental spare tire in the back. The car was available from both Hudson and Nash dealers.
In 1956, Metropolitans were given a new, larger engine called the A-50. The cast-iron four-cylinder engine displaced 1500cc and featured overhead valves. It offered 10 more horsepower than the prior engine, now offering 52 horsepower.
In 1959, several improvements were made to the model, including an outside trunk lid which greatly improved access to the rear storage area. Ventilation was improved with the addition of front vent windows. The tires became larger, now measuring 5.60x13. The inside offered two additional inches of seat travel and redesigned seats.
There were 969 Metropolitans produced for the 1961 model year.
This Metropolitan was given a restoration in 2012, and has been driven less than 15 miles since the work was completed. It has been stored in a climate-controlled garage. It is finished in taxi livery with amber roof lights and has a cab meter mounted inside.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2015
2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $25,000-USD $30,000
Sale Price :
USD $16,500
1961 Nash Metropolitan Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Nash Metropolitan
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 Nash Metropolitan Chassis#: e85390 Sold for USD$20,900 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Chassis#: e82324 Sold for USD$11,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Sold for USD$17,600 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1961 NASH METROPOLITAN Chassis#: E88524 Sold for USD$8,250 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan 2 Door Coupe Sold for USD$11,130 2019 McCormick's - # 67 | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Sold for USD$11,000 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Two-Door Hardtop Chassis#: E81042 Sold for USD$10,450 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Corpus Christi Old Car Museum Auction | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Sold for USD$8,500 2018 GAA : July 2018 | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Sold for USD$19,800 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1961 AMC Metropolitan 1500 Convertible Chassis#: E 87322 Sold for USD$18,150 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Sold for USD$7,000 2017 Mecum : Chicago | |
1961 AMC Metropolitan 1500 Convertible Chassis#: E 91257 Sold for USD$74,250 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Convertible Sold for USD$18,000 2017 Mecum : Louisville | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Sold for USD$3,900 2017 Spring Carlisle Auction | |
1961 Metropolitan Nash Sold for USD$10,175 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Sold for USD$8,700 2017 Silver Auction - Arizona in January 2017 | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Sold for USD$7,250 2017 Silver Auction - Arizona in January 2017 | |
1961 NASH METROPOLITAN 1500 SERIES IV CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E90261 Sold for USD$18,150 2016 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction | |
1961 NASH METROPOLITAN Chassis#: E85899 Sold for USD$11,550 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1961 Nash Metropolitan Coupe Sold for USD$4,125 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale |
Nash Metropolitans That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Nash Metropolitan's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1961 Nash Metropolitan Convertible | 2018 Collector Car Toronto Spring | $25,000 | |||
1961 Nash Metropolitan | E87635 | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Fall Carlisle | |||
1961 Nash Metropolitan | 2016 Mecum : Kansas City | $7,000 | |||
1961 Nash Metropolitan | 2016 Silver Auction Little Creek Resort | $9,300 | |||
1961 Nash Metropolitan | E81735 | 2012 Mecum Anaheim, CA | $10,000 | ||
1961 Nash Metropolitan | 2011 Mecum Auctions Des Moines, IA Auction | $9,000 | |||
1961 NASH METROPOLITAN | 2011 Silver Auction Portland | $5,400 | |||
1961 NASH METROPOLITAN | 2011 Silver Auction Portland | $8,000 | |||
1961 NASH METROPOLITAN | 2010 Silver Auction Jackson Hole | $5,800 | |||
1961 NASH METROPOLITAN | 2010 Silver Auction Jackson Hole | $5,750 | |||
1961 NASH METROPOLITAN CVT | 2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 23, 2008 | $8,000 |
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