Nash (1960)
for sale
Price: US $200.00
Price: US $200.00
1960
Nash Metropolitan Convertible
34, 935
miles, believed to be original
(may
change slightly as we are still driving the car)
This
ready to go convertible had an amateur restoration/rehab in the 1980’s
A low
mileage car was chosen, and gone over. Once completed the car was used in
parades and local tours. Car has been stored indoors since that time.
When I
purchased it, the car had been used a few times in the last 10 years.
A few
pumps of the accelerator, a little choke, and it came to life!
Once
home, I went through the car and did the following;
For the
brake system, all new wheel cylinders, new brake shoes, new rubber hoses as
needed, flush the system with new fluid added
Chassis
lube
Carburetor
rebuild kit installed
Complete
tune up
Brand
new distributor with electronic ignition installed
All oils
changed- engine, transmission, rear end, coolant
Replaced
water pump and rubber hoses
New thermostat
New
battery
Fan belt
Rebuilt
fuel pump
Added
electric pass through fuel pump with momentary switch for easy priming
(Car
runs on mechanical fuel pump, electric pump only operates when button is pushed
to prime the system)
New rear
wheel bearings and seals
New
radial tires
New rubber
trunk seal
New rubber
convertible top seals
New window
seals
Seat
belts
The car
is equipped with a 3.90 rear end, allowing for more highway speed with less RPM’s, as opposed to the original lower geared rear end (4.22) which offered more zip
around town, but limited highway speed.
Car will
cruise at 55 mph in a comfortable RPM range, and will run 65-70 mph if you want
it to.
The car
shifts smoothly, and stops well.
I did
all this work to make the car as dependable as possible.
My wife
and I now drive it wherever we wish, without worry of break down.
If you
choose to drive it in the rain, or get stuck in a downpour, the radial tires do
a great job, as well as the windshield wipers.
The
heater works well if you enjoy cool weather touring.
Driving
with the top down, as you might imagine, is a wonderfully exciting experience!
You have
to enjoy smiling and waving at the drivers around you though, as this car
really gets everyone’s attention!
Before
buying this car, I placed 400 pounds of bagged goods in the front seats, one
side at a time to check for frame/body sag. I found none, indicating that the
frame is solid and strong.
The car
is very presentable, but it is not a high point restoration, or a show car.
The
paint has many nicks, scratches, and touchups and is an amateur job at best.
The
convertible top has a couple repairs, but looks really nice, and has been
sealed to keep water out.
The
interior is old and worn, with seat covers over the original material.
When the
car was done in the 80’s, they chose to use earlier doors (parts interchange
over the 1954-1961 models).
The
original doors had wing windows, the current doors do not.
This may
have been done to allow more room for putting your arm on the door with the
window down.
It works
and looks good. There are also adjustable exterior wind wings mounted on the
pillars which accomplish the same end; to reduce the wind blowing in.
Horn and radio are not working.
This car is not new, or perfect by any
stretch, but it looks and runs great for what it is, a nice driver!
This is
the kind of car you can let the kids climb in and out of, allow curious
onlookers run their hands over, and drive down a gravel road if you wish, with
no worries about a scratch, or getting it dirty.
Show
cars with perfect paint are really pretty, but aren’t much fun to drive if you
have to worry over every little thing…
Car
comes with several boxes of extra parts, and a spare engine, transmission, and tire/wheel.
Car has
a new seat extender installed. I’m tall at 6’2 and this extender allows the
seat to go 4” further back.
I can
fully extend my legs while driving!
Selling
to help fund my next old car purchase!
I have tried to honestly describe the cars condition and have provided many photos for you to review.
This car
is located in Urbana Illinois 61802, and is available for your personal detailed inspection before placing your bid if you so choose.
Car is sold as is with no warranty.
Car is
also for sale locally and the auction may be stopped at any time.
update: 2015-04-26
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | E 92174 |
Year: | 1960 | Drive Type: | manual 3 speed |
Make: | Nash | Mileage: | 34,935 |
Trim: | convertible | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Engine: | 4 cylinder 1500 |