The Nash Metropolitan stands out from its contemporaries for the simple reason that as they worked to build longer and wider models, Nash took the route of marketing a commuter's car. Something more compact and practical for the everyday 'about town' trips. In fact the Metropolitan was soon dubbed the 'World's Smallest Smaller Car'
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And really, there is little wonder. Though the vehicle technically sat four, comfort was clearly not the priority. Realistically it seated two with the rear 'occasional' seats being used as a parcel shelf as the car had no boot opening until the 1959 incarnation. That being said, the general consensus was that it was an efficient little runner which meant it was ideally positioned as a town car in the market.
The Nash Metropolitan entered the market at $1,445, was available in 28 colours and came in convertible or hardtop varieties
Vital Statistics (Average)
| Wheelbase | 2.2m |
| Length | 3.8m |
| Width | 1.6m |
| Height | 1.4m |
| Weight | 810kg |
| Engine | 1200 c.c. (1.2L) Austin A40 14 |
| Gross HP | 340HP |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
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