History
I learn that my mom’s uncle, Edmund Anderson, was the lead designer for Nash from 1950 to 1961. That motivated me to begin a search for a Nash. I chose the Metropolitan and found this 1957.
Harold and Erma Hamilton purchased a pair of Metropolitans after retirement. This is Erma’s car. It has been stored in her garage for years. Harold’s car is currently with the grandson in Richland, WA. I purchased the car in March of 2021. At the time it was not running.
Price New
$1,527 (1957)
Body
4 passenger subcompact styled by William J. Flajole.
Dimensions & Weight
| Wheelbase | 85.0 in |
| Track: front | 45.3 in |
| Track: rear | 44.9 in |
| Length: | 149.5 in |
| Width | 61.5 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Curb weight: | 1785 lb |
| Weight distribution: | ? |
Engine
| Type | I4 cylinder |
| Displacement | 1498 cc |
| Compression | 7.2:1 |
| Max output | 47 bhp @ 4100 |
| Max torque | 74 lbft @ 2100 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph | 22.4 s |
| 0-quarter mile | 21-9 s |
| Top speed | 75 mph |
Production
| 1954-1962 | 94,986 |