The 1960 Nash Metropolitan Convertible stands as one of the most unique and whimsical chapters in American automotive history. Designed in the United States but built in England by the Austin Motor Company, the Metropolitan was a pioneer of the “subcompact” philosophy decades before it became a global trend.
The 1960 model, part of the Series IV generation, featured a distinctive two-tone paint scheme, often in vibrant pastel colors. Its “pudgy” yet aerodynamic silhouette, characterized by integrated fenders and a continental spare tire mounted on the rear, gave it an unmistakable personality. Inside, the 1960 version benefited from functional upgrades like an opening trunk lid (a feature missing in earlier models) and a more powerful 1.5-liter engine.
Today, the Metropolitan Convertible is a beloved collector’s item, celebrated not for its speed, but for its adventurous design and its role as a “big car in a small package” during an era of gargantuan gas-guzzlers.
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