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13/07/2023 11:01 am
It's a terrific little model loaded with personality and really nice detail. About 15 years ago, I passed on a beautifully restored 1:1 exactly like this one. Every now & then, I regret that decision.
13/07/2023 1:37 pm
H61 did a fine job with this amazingly detailed Nash. It's an economy Nash Metropolitan back in that long-ago era.
14/07/2023 12:59 am
H61 did a fine job with this amazingly detailed Nash. It's an economy Nash Metropolitan back in that long-ago era.
Yes, long ago era...decades ago..lol..when gas was cheap !!
14/07/2023 1:55 am
Yes, long ago era...decades ago..lol..when gas was cheap !!
True ! Although, to some extent, when you look at average salaries, new house and new car costs, as well as comparative real costs then and now, compared to what we spend today, it might be different than it seems to appear.
Steve Jacobs and John Kuvakas reacted
14/07/2023 9:31 am
My buddy bought a used Metropolitan in the mid-60s. We laughed at him, but actually it was a fun little car that took well to teenager abuse.
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14/07/2023 12:25 pm
@rich-sufficool So I have heard! I never knew anyone that owned one but everything I've ever read all say how dependable and well-built they were. Like I said.... I kind of-sort-of regret passing on a very fine 1:1 convertible example years ago.
Steve Jacobs and Marty Johnson reacted
14/07/2023 1:16 pm
Chris, I always planned on doing a modification long these lines. However, I never did. 🤣
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14/07/2023 2:34 pm
...really? I have a few HW61 coupes, but I highly doubt I'd ever do this. I've NEVER seen a "blown" or tubbed Met in person but being so tiny I can only assume it's akin to piloting a dragster, albeit much shorter. 😏
I can definitely see how something like this would interest you. A rather EZ-peazy mod too.... really no bodywork, just lots of roll-bar & wheel-well fabrication. 👍 👍
14/07/2023 2:51 pm
We used to see these in the U.K. as it was an Anglo-American project and even there, with the smaller cars, everyone thought them cute. I think a lot is to do with the bath-tub styling of Nash on such a small chassis. Although we are talking about a Metropolitan, rather than a Rambler, I think this tune is applicable.