£17,360
1957 Austin Metropolitan Convertible
Historics • UK • 26 Sept 2020
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£17,360
1957 Austin Metropolitan Convertible
UK • 26 Sept 2020 • Lot 117
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Austin Metropolitan Convertible, originally a right-hand drive model, was supplied new to an Oxford student and appears to have remained with the original owner for an extended period. Finished in turquoise over white, this well-maintained car has been repainted at some point but presents well, with an original white interior and is documented to have low mileage, supported by old MoT certificates and the condition of the interior. It's a rare sight on British roads and ready to be used and enjoyed.
Condition
7
While described as being in very good condition throughout, the listing also states that the car has been repainted at some time. The interior is described as original, and the mileage is assumed to be correct due to the condition of the interior and the documentation that comes with the vehicle. Overall, this suggests a well-maintained but not perfect condition, with some signs of restoration or age.
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43,700 miles
JSL 431
1957
Auction
HD6/LCS219810
RHD
United Kingdom
£17,360
1957 Austin Metropolitan Convertible
Historics • UK • 26 Sept 2020
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
In 1950, the Nash Motor Company of America decided to test public reaction to a new small car to get away from the big ‘gas guzzlers’ of the time.
In the survey they showed pictures of a concept car based on a design by William Flajole.
The results from the survey convinced Nash that there was a market for such a car, the problem for them there was not the experience in the USA to build a small car.
So, they looked to England and the Austin Motor Company.
Following various design modifications, the first Metropolitans rolled off the Longbridge production line in October 1953 and went on sale in the USA in the Spring of 1954.
The early cars were fitted with the 1200cc Austin Somerset engines and are easily recognisable by the ‘floating bar’ grille.
None of the early cars remained in the UK, the entire production until 1957 was for export only.
By the time the first cars arrived in America, Nash had merged with Hudson, so Metropolitans were badged as either Nash or Hudson dependin...
Price Analysis vs Other Metropolitans
£1,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£35,504
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Metropolitan Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 18th Aug 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
43,707 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Aug 2020, 43,707 miles
Passed
On 28th Sept 2012, 43,324 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- n/s/f wheel bearing becoming a little noisey
Passed
On 26th Jul 2011, 42,966 miles
Passed
On 27th Jul 2010, 42,807 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- nearside front chassis leg corroded - not in prescribed area
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