RARE CHANCE TO OWN A PIECE OF METROPOLITAN HISTORY!
1957 right-hand-drive Metropolitan purchased by Jimmy Valentine of Metropolitan Pit Stop in early 1990s and shipped to the United States from England. This is one of two known RHD convertible Metropolitans in the United States. The rust repair, body work, and new paint job in the original colors of Berkshire Green and Frost White was done in 1992 along with a new original style wiring harness. The car was then displayed in the museum at Metropolitan Pit Stop for 33 years until 2025 when it was gone through to make it ready for sale. In 2025 a new convertible top and complete new interior were installed. A great deal of mechanical work was done including a rebuilt engine (more desirable high compression 1500cc from a later model car), new clutch and clutch hydraulics, complete overhaul of the brakes, new wheel bearings and seals all around, new leaf springs and bushings, and new shocks front and rear. Lucas driving/fog lights were installed when the car was in England. All lights, switches and everything work perfectly except for the radio. The tires are the correct original 5.60×13 bias ply wide white walls that are old but have virtually no miles on them. They have been inside the climate controlled museum on the car and are in amazing shape, but newer tires may be a good idea if the car will be driven a long distance. The paint and chrome are in beautiful shape with very few minor imperfections, noted in the pictures. We are only selling the car to make room for some exciting new additions to our shop.
Click this LINK for 161 pictures and 6 videos showing every part of the car.
The car can be seen anytime Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5pm at Metropolitan Pit Stop 5324 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Valley Village, CA 91607.
Please contact Justin with any questions 818-769-1515
