Walking Juno yesterday I was finally able to snag a few shots of one of the neighborhood's more interesting cars.
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I've spotted this diminutive Nash Metropolitan Series III cruise past the house a few times, but it sits safely in a garage 99% of the time. Maybe it was a garage clean-out day for the owner. Whatever the case, it was sitting pretty on the street and I was able to snag a few shots with my phone.
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Metros were built in England for Nash between 1953-61 and were marketed as a commuter/shopping car. It also happens to be one of Allie's favorite classic cars, especially in convertible form.
And what 1950s car isn't complete with a "continental" tire kit?
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It's truly needed in this case, as the car has no opening trunk lid.
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Instead, access is provided by flipping the rear seat down. Not very handy if you're stowing a week's worth of groceries.
My favorite design detail is the dimpled door section as seen below.
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Looks like a good place to rest your left arm when putting around Carlsbad.
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