1958 Metropolitan Hardtop - Jul 07, 2022 | Abell Auction In Ca
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1958 METROPOLITAN HARDTOP

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1958 METROPOLITAN HARDTOP
1958 METROPOLITAN HARDTOP
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1958 METROPOLITAN HARDTOP (SERIES III)VIN # E52242BODY TYPE: HTPMT562COLOR:MARDI GRAS RED /FROST WHITE ( CODE P914 – P913)TRIM: BLACK / WHITE FABRIC w/ VINYL( CODE T600)ENGINE: 1500cc “High Compression” motor (15C-N-H)TRANS: MANUALEXTERIOR• Older budget repaint in original color combination with numerous defects present including butnot limited to : fisheyes,surface contamination , contour mapping ,solvent popping ,surfaceundulations,swirl marks and sags/runs.• Under hood and door jambs retain original finish• Severe runs/ sages along lip perimeter• Moderate to heavy finish loss to chrome and brightwork of grille and grille surround.• Yellowing/ crazing and loss to plastic as well as pitting to chrome of grille emblem• Minor hazing to chrome front bumper and overriders• Minor to moderate hazing to chrome headlamp surrounds• Two(2) approx ½” long cracks to radiator support sheet metal on right hand side ( passenger’sside)• Large approx 12” x 6” area of what appears to be peroxide hardener staining on right side (passenger’s side) fender just below body side trim in white painted portion of fender . Someother areas of discoloration in the white painted portion of the fender lower on the panel aswell.• Numerous areas of overspray prevalent on both right and left hand body side brightwork /trimindicative of improper masking procedures during respray• Moderate to heavy hazing/ pitting to exterior chrome on side view mirror and both left and rightdoor handles as well as heavier pitting to rear bumper and overriders• Rubber fuel fill insulator has been painted over• Approx 2” dent to Left hand ( driver’s Side) front fender trim• Large area of peroxide harder staining to left hand ( driver’s side) front fender in white paintedportion of fender• Heavy pitting / loss to left and right door window upper moldings• Heavy pitting to chrome of side view mirror . Mirror also exhibiting foxing /sickness to glass anda large crack/break• Approx 1.5” chip/area of paint loss on left hand (driver’s side) lower door edge revealing redpaint beneath• Area of rust through approx. 12” in diameter in left hand (driver’s side) foot wellINTERIOR• Reupholstered front and rear seats• Rear left and right side trim panels not present• Replacement door cards present in interior but not installed on doors• Heavy aging and wear with large cracking/ loss to steering wheel• Replacement headliner installed along with replacement/reupholstered sun visors• Dulling/ chipping and fading to black dash finish• Some pitting/hazing to dash controls/ knobs• Heavy cracking to shifter knob• Heavy wear to shifter commensurate with age and use• Foxing to glass of rear view mirror• Aftermarket temperature gauge presentMECHANICAL• Evidence of fluid leak at transmission• Evidence of possible leak at oil pan• Evidence of fluid leak at differential• Level of coolant appears low in radiator. Recommend service before recommissioningSold with CA title in sellers name and Reg 262 transfer form
Condition
Sold with CA title in sellers name and Reg 262 transfer form, will start , does have radiator or hose leak
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1958 METROPOLITAN HARDTOP

Estimate $7,000 - $10,000
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Starting Price $5,000
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