Nash Metropolitan "Metrosled" *disclaimer - this is not me trying to sell this thing.. just thought it would be of interest to see*
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:rofl: That thing is pretty cool, not 10k cool tho.
Seen that car and many other cars/bikes he works on/builds here. Cool but odd also.
It's interesting but unfortunately it was likely worth a lot more money before they boogered it up. There is a bit of a cult following for those things.
I loved those old Nash Metropolitans. Did you know that 4 people can pick one up and turn it sideways between two other parked cars? Don't ask me how I know this. :whistling:
Kinda useless having a spare tire cover on the back.......
Quote from: Tilar on March 03, 2010, 10:19:34 AM
I loved those old Nash Metropolitans. Did you know that 4 people can pick one up and turn it sideways between two other parked cars? Don't ask me how I know this. :whistling:
I got one...
<not sure why I said that>
wing,
how hard is it to change the wheel on that thing? :D
Quote from: A383Wing on March 03, 2010, 11:11:33 PM
Quote from: Tilar on March 03, 2010, 10:19:34 AM
I loved those old Nash Metropolitans. Did you know that 4 people can pick one up and turn it sideways between two other parked cars? Don't ask me how I know this. :whistling:
I got one...
<not sure why I said that>
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67414.0;attach=121607)
Thats awesome, I love it! When are you going to put the "01" on the door? :poke:
I remember a teacher I had back in the mid 60's that had one. Actually she was retired and a sub teacher but she worked almost every week so I saw her car quite often.
Quote from: Ghoste on March 03, 2010, 09:11:41 AM
It's interesting but unfortunately it was likely worth a lot more money before they boogered it up. There is a bit of a cult following for those things.
ya thats what i thought, arent they a limited production model? :shruggy:
Nevermind i guess these things are relatively inexpensive. Found this on ebay, it sold for only $1,424 .
There were approximately 95,000 Metropolitans built for sale by Nash/Hudson/AMC. The first serial number was 1001, and the highest one is E-95986.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-Nash-Metropolitan-Original-Paint-Blk-Plate-CA-Car_W0QQitemZ130369735059QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item1e5aa44993
Damn i could see picking one of these up to bomb around town in. :yesnod: Kind of like and oversized go-kart! :drive:
I don't know for sure how many they made. All I know is that I have seen a few come up at auction and sometimes they draw pretty big money (at least by my yardstick). I've seen them go for 2 or 3 times what that dude is asking for that thing. I've seen them go for less too. :shruggy:
You know what i would really like to get is an amphicar. I live a few miles from a large lake (Minnetonka) and its impossible to get a dock slip for a boat on this lake unless you are rich, so the next best thing would be and amphicar to take my spouse on a date to one of the dock side restaurants. Now these things have a cult following and are almost HEMI Charger expensive in excellent condition.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-1962-Amphicar-Model-770-Convertible-Low-Miles_W0QQitemZ370341669745QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item563a156b71
Quote from: RD on March 03, 2010, 11:12:50 PM
wing,
how hard is it to change the wheel on that thing? :D
Piece of cake...jack point is just under middle of door, you just jack it up and suspension drops down to allow wheel to come off....you can change both front & rear at same time on each side.
You guys think parts for our Chargers are pricey? You should try buying parts for these Metros....example, all brake shoes, all 6 wheel cylinders, 3 brake hoses, brake master cylinder, clutch master cylinder,& clutch slave cyl was a little over $550
Almost everything is being reproduced...
Quote from: PocketThunder on March 04, 2010, 08:58:43 AM
Damn i could see picking one of these up to bomb around town in. :yesnod: Kind of like and oversized go-kart! :drive:
i want a hot 340 with pulling truck headers coming out the hood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A simpleThe guy selling the ice car sled had a 454 big block chevy motor in one not long ago, was a tight fit and worthless IMO but he built it.