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20/09/2025 7:41 pm
The year is 1959, what kind of car are you looking for? How about a look at two extreme options for that year. At the "little" end, here's a choice...
1959 AMC Metropolitan Convertible
and now for the top end, large and in charge with an extra dose of bold for good measure -- who'd guessed that at this point in time both of these cars would be under the same automotive brand banner, in a manner of speaking
1959 Imperial Crown Hardtop Sedan
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
20/09/2025 7:53 pm
Love that Metropolitan. Enjoyed several drives in one back in the 1950s. Certainly, two extremes here. Thanks for this whole series of show images, John
21/09/2025 12:20 am
One extreme to another....lol. Thanks John. I recall there were very many Nash Metropolitans on the roads in my city as a kid.
21/09/2025 5:47 am
Wonder if one could fit that Metro in the Imperial's trunk?
Cool pics John!
Paul Rouffa and John Merritt reacted
21/09/2025 5:47 am
Extreme to sure. I would prefer the big and bold Imperial for the comfort and safety factors. Today our roads are overtaken with large trucks and SUVs. You wouldn't stand a chance in the Metropolitan. Great pics of course!
John Bono
North Jersey
21/09/2025 7:28 am
Thanks John M. Two things I remember about the Metropolitan that I owned years ago is how spacious it was for a small car and the large hood ornament. Nicely built cars but underpowered for today's traffic.
21/09/2025 8:21 am
Just like the Crossley featured here the other day these little cars, while maybe not exactly stylish, are so cute you just can't not like them!
Regarding this year Imperial; the grille is, to my eye at least, very coarse and ill suited to the space it occupies; like some customizer's faux pas. I really like the shoulder years of this car (especially the '60) but not the '59.