You are bidding on an AMC Nash Metropolitan convertible, an absolute crowd-puller at every historic event. It has a German historical plate (H-plate), comes from the year 1959 and is painted in the original black and white colours. The displayed mileage reads 23108 miles. The 3-speed gearbox of the 4-cylinder in-line engine is switched via a manual control on the steering wheel. After completion of its three-year complete restoration by a specialist workshop, the vehicle was driven only very little and was regularly maintained. The visual and technical condition of the vehicle is good to very good.This Nash has a Classic Data report from 01/2015 which sets the overall condition at 2+. Since then the Metropolitan was driven only in dry weather and has done an 500 additional miles. In addition to a tarpaulin for the convertible top there is also a divisible seat cover. The vehicle being auctioned was nominated three times at the "Classic Days auf Schloss Dyck" and "Lovely Heroes der Wirtschaftswunderzeit" among others.The so-called "Baby Nash" came from 1st hand as an almost rust-free, recognizably accident-free and spackle-free vehicle from California to Germany in 1995 Around 2010, a complete restoration took place over a period of 3 years and at an enormous cost. After 19 years in the same hands, this Nash changed owners for the 2015 season.This vehicle has a German registration and TÜV until July 2018.(Source: Wikipedia):The Nash Metropolitan was a small vehicle sold in the United States from 1954 to 1962. ‘The Nash’... was the first vehicle designed in the United States that was built entirely in Europe. The Metropolitan came in 2 versions - convertible and coupé Both came with parts as standard, that, at that time, were only available for other cars at an additional cost. These included for example, a reading light, electric windscreen wipers, and even a rear mounted spare tyre with separate cover. "...."Production began at the Austin plant in Longbridge in October 1953. The small vehicles were named „Baby-Nash“. They had a wheelbase of 2,159 mm, a total length of 3,797 mm and a total weight of 818 kg. As such, the Nash Metropolitan was smaller than the VW Beetle. "..." "..." Trims in polished stainless steel allowed a two-tone paint.This vehicle can be viewed and retrieved in Saarlouis, Germany. We would be happy to arrange a transport after consultation.We recommend viewing the vehicle prior to bidding in order avoid any later disappointment. Please contact Catawiki to arrange an appointment or for further information.