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1958 METROPOLITAN CONVERTIBLE

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1958 METROPOLITAN CONVERTIBLE
1958 METROPOLITAN CONVERTIBLE
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1958 METROPOLITAN CONVERTIBLE (SERIES IV)VIN# : EL992131CHASSIS # E46666TRIM:BLACK / WHITE (CODE T971)COLOR: SUNBURST YELLOW/ FROST WHITE (CODE P910/ P914)ENGINE: 1500cc (High Compression) code 15-cTRANS: MANUALEXTERIOR• Budget level respray in the original color combination of yellow and white. The finish exhibitsnumerous imperfections throughout including but not limited to fisheyes, swirls, undulations inbody panels, sanding scratches,orange peel and contour mapping.• Replacement convertible top installed.• Moderate hazing and pitting to majority portions of exterior chrome including but not limited to: front and rear bumpers and overriders, grille and grille surround, door handles ,side viewmirror,head and tail lamp bezels,hood ornament and trunk hinges and latch• Several shallow dings across all of Stainless side trim molding most likely installation related• Two holes noted at trailing end of right hand ( passenger’s side) Stainless door trim• Chips to paint of lower left hand ( driver’s side) door edge• Approx . 4 “ crack to paint just forward of left rear tail lamp• Approx ½” crack / lifting of paint on left hand ( driver’s side) leading edge of trunk lid. This is inconjunction with an area of visible in painted filler running the leading edge of the deck lid• Small chips to( paint in trailing edge of deck lid primarily along left hand ( driver’s ) side• Approx . ¾ “ crack in finish on deck lid at right hand ( passenger’s side) hinge attachment point• Large sag/ run in paint at peak of right hand ( passenger’s side) quarter panel• Approx. ½” area of cracking/ lifting to paint on top right hand (passenger’s side) of quarter panel• Approx ½” diameter chip to paint on lower right hand ( passenger’s side ) quarter panel at bodyline• Rubber filler plug currently in place of radio antenna• Pitting and finish loss/ hazing to all 4 hubcaps and beauty rings• Age related weathering to spare tire vinyl cover• Misalignment to both left and right side doors• Evidence of prior filler work to rocker area on right hand ( passenger’s) side . Several areas ofpaint checking and lifting present near front and rear door lower corners• Evidence of prior repair to floor boards on right hand (passenger’s side ) . There is a frame railto body attachment support that is separated/ broken away is this area and is currentlydetached from the main body.• Evidence of low quality patching/ rust repair filler work to left hand (driver’s side) rocker panelextending into the corresponding floor board area and frame rail connector(s)• Evidence of deterioration/ corrosion to connector at transmission crossmemberINTERIOR• Moderate pitting to chrome of both left and right door handles and window cranks• Left hand (driver’s side ) sun visorsbacking card broken ( still intact)• Chips to dash paint along left hand (driver’s side) near column and speedometer• Numerous chips and scratches some more sever around finish of left hand (driver’s side) doorinterior. Some of this indicative of possible panel firmest issues• Aftermarket seat belt set currently installed• Label maker labels applied to dash panel surfaces beneath control knobs• Heavy rub mark to left hand ( driver’s side door jamb above door striker• Door to convertible top weatherstripping exhibiting some figment issues• Adhesive staining to paint work on left and right hand door to body weather stripping• Hazing scratches and denting to both left and right door sill plates• Replacement carpet set exhibiting fitment/ installation issues• Dirt/soiling ‘handling marks to both left and right door cards• Rub marks/shoe scuffs to seat vinyl on lower areas more prominent on driver’s side but visibleacross front lower panel• Soiling and some stains noted to cloth portions of seat upholstery• Soiling to majority portion of vinyl seat surfaces• Severe rub marks and paint loss to right hand ( passenger’s side) door jamb. Indicative of panelalignment issues• Interior of trunk exhibiting paint chips/loss at the wheel arches with prior repaint color (red)visibleMECHANICAL• Evidence of fluid leak at transmission• Evidence of leak at oil pan/drain plug• Evidence of fluid leak at differentialSold with CA title in sellers name and Reg 262 transfer form
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Sold with CA title in sellers name and Reg 262 transfer form, does start
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1958 METROPOLITAN CONVERTIBLE

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