1960 Nash Metropolitan Mardi Gras Red and Frost White

If ever a car could be defined as cute, this 1960 politan Convertible is it. ving been born a hardtop, this ies IV “Met” has undergone a convertible conversion at some point in its life and it appears to be in nice condition, with new paint and a new interior installed by the previous owner. The British Motor Corporation (BMC) stin-sourced 1.5-liter inline-four is said to run well, and it has new mechanical and electric fuel pumps for “easy starting and additional dependability,” according to the seller. It was repainted by the previous owner, who also reupholstered the interior, and everything is said to be working as it should.

Going small when everyone else was going big, ’s politan was an interesting combination of a very small car of n design, using a British drivetrain, and they were assembled in . Deemed ideal as a second car for two-car households in the 1950s, the Met was offered from 1954 until 1962. They were seen as the perfect car to use for errands or to drive to the train station, rather than leaving the family’s only car tied up all day in a parking lot.

• Motivation comes from a 1.5-liter OHV inline-four and manual transmission.
• The engine was factory-rated at 55 horsepower and 82 lb-ft of torque when new.
• A three-speed manual with a column shifter sends power to the rear wheels.
• There are new mechanical and electric fuel pumps.
• The seller cites the car was a hardtop from the factory and was converted to a convertible.
• The black vinyl convertible top and clear plastic windows appear in nice condition.
• He says the previous owner repainted the car in its original two-tone red-over-white.
• The car appears solid with some very light surface corrosion visible underneath.
• The seller cites a new interior was installed by the previous owner and it appears nice.
• He says the “trim” was re-chromed by the previous owner and it shows well.
• The Met is known for its houndstooth seating fabric, and this example doesn’t disappoint.
• There are three aftermarket under-dash gauges installed.

• No additional parts or accessories are included.

• There is some paint loss by the convertible top mechanism on the left side.
• There are minor nicks and scratches in the finish.
• Some wear is visible on the steering wheel.

• Power comes from a BMC stin-sourced 1.5-liter OHV inline-four.
• A three-speed manual transmission sends output to the rear wheels.
• It’s said to be the original drivetrain and “runs and drives well.”
• The seller added new mechanical and electric fuel pumps for easier starting.
• The newer paint appears nice but there may be a few nicks and scratches from use.
• The houndstooth interior looks good overall.

The seller states this vehicle will be sold on a clean Illinois title in his name. This 1960 politan Convertible started life as a hard top before its convertible conversion. In eye-catching red and white over an iconic black and white houndstooth interior, this fun-sized drop-top would likely be enjoyable for summer cruising and showing at & Coffee events.