Model year 1954 saw the introduction of the Nash Metropolitan, a true subcompact (its wheelbase was shorter than a VW Beetle) that was ahead of its time in some respects. It was unique as well, being the first car… more»
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Wagon Envy: 1954 Nash Rambler Custom Wagon
Custom station wagons aren’t exactly common, and when one comes with a documented show history stretching back more than two decades, it’s bound to attract attention. This 1954 Nash Rambler American Wagon, listed on eBay, is a heavily customized… more»
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Pint-Sized Project: 1958 AMC Metropolitan
The 2-seat Metropolitan was one of the products that Nash brought to the acquisition with Hudson in 1954 to form American Motors. It was a small British-built automobile that was sold as the Nash Metropolitan, Hudson Metropolitan, and AMC… more»
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Save the Mets! Buy One, All Or Parts, 1952-1963 Nash Metropolitan
I suppose it starts with a “buy one, get the parts car for free” deal- and voilà! you have two Metropolitans. No big deal, they’re little. Then, because you have a pair, your girlfriend’s uncle’s brother gives you another… more»
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2-Seat Fun! 1961 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a small 2-seat runabout that was designed by Nash Motors in the U.S. but built by Austin in England. From 1954 to 1962, it was sold at times as both Nash and Hudson products, but eventually… more»
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Onetime Glamour Puss: 1950 Nash Rambler Convertible Landau
Humble in every way, this Nash Rambler awaits a new owner to bring her back to her glamorous beginnings. Originally conceived as a compact economy car, the 1950 Nash broke new ground, offering a lush list of standard equipment…. more»
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Ran When Parked: 1956 Nash Statesman
We received quite a few comments regarding the appearance of this 1958 Packard station wagon, some positive but several alluding to its rather extreme styling. Well, I’m not going to sugar coat this 1956 Nash Statesman – it’s bugly… more»
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Only 43K Original Miles! 1957 Nash Ambassador
While GM, Ford, and Chrysler Corp. were heavily involved in a 1957 postwar slugapalooza, recently formed American Motors (1954) was trying to find its way forward in a hypercompetitive automotive market. AMC, brought together by the merger of Nash… more»
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Vintage Style, VW Heart: 1934 Frazer Nash Replica Kit Car
For fans of vintage motoring style with a twist, this 1934 Frazer Nash replica offers a quirky blend of prewar British aesthetics and classic VW simplicity. Built on a modified 1969 Volkswagen chassis and powered by a reliable 1600cc… more»
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Projects and Parts: Trio of AMC Metropolitans
The Nash Metropolitan arrived in 1953/1954 just before Nash’s merger with Hudson to form American Motors. It was a 2-seat (maybe 3 occupants in a pinch) economy car built for AMC in England by Austin Motor Co. 95,000 copies… more»
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It’s a Twofer! Pair of 1954 Nash Statesmans
Not only is a 1954 Nash Statesman an oddity here on BF, today, courtesy of Scott, we’ve got a pair, and they’re both “Super” trim level cars. One’s considered a builder and the other a parts car, so let’s… more»
Unique Drop Top: 1953 Nash Rambler Custom Convertible
I grew up with a Kelvinator refrigerator in the kitchen, so I knew the name well and saw it several times a day. As a kid, I knew about Nash cars but never put the two together: Nash-Kelvinator. Their… more»
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Pintopolitan Drop-Top! 1954 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a quirky but cute little subcompact cooked up by Nash-Kelvinator just before they merged with Hudson Motors to form American Motors. Built by Austin in England, 95,000 copies were sold between 1953 and 1962 when AMC… more»
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Carport Find: 1952 Nash Rambler Custom Wagon
Rambler was first used as a name for an (American) automobile way back in 1897, and that doesn’t count the Rambler bicycle made by Thomas B. Jeffery back in 1878. So, as far as transportation goes for two or… more»
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1953 Nash Statesman Custom Two-Door Sedan
Somehow, this is the first 1953 Nash Statesman that we’ve seen here on Barn Finds, and it’s a doozy. The Statesman is between the Rambler and Ambassador but has a lot of the luxury and space of the Ambassador… more»
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64k Original Miles: 1957 Metropolitan
With the American economy thriving during the 1950s, two-car households became more common. While some people chose to park a couple of larger vehicles in their driveways, others decided that something small was the obvious choice. It was against… more»
