My neighbor asked me if I'd like to see some old cars this elderly friend of his has. I took him up on the offer and am glad I did. This guy has a 72 Javelin, 58 Nash , 57 Willys jeep and a few others that are all original 1 owner survivors and he 's thinking about selling them but dont know what they'd be worth. I may be interested in the Javelin. It still has the original tires on it and all the paper work is there and in order. I just dont know what to offer. I didnt get the mileage for sure. One of the cars has 48oo miles and another has 14000, I just cant remember what the Jav had. Im going back Monday with my camera and a little more knowledge. I might make him an offer. Ill let you know when I do.

Hey Kevin,can I go too?:yes:

You're more than welcome but I dont want to push him away yet. I want to get to know him a little first and not seem pushy or anxious. Like I said he's considering selling but hasnt decided yet. If I find out he's ready to sell I'd definitely take you along . I surerly cant buy them all. Even if he's not selling I can always take you to see them and dream.

How about me...too?

How about me...too?

Mike,Kevin only lives 45 minutes from me. I think it would be a long drive for you.:D

Yeah.... oh well. Maybe next time.

I have no clue as to the $$, but I am pretty sure that Jeep will fetch a nice sum. Something that old in close to original condition would be desirable.

How about me?

Me too.I'm close. Pretty soon you'll have 15 guys with you. Maybe just some pics. The Jeep sounds cool!!!!

bring $10,000.00 cash, and buy them all, you would be doing the guy a favor, but be nice

bring $10,000.00 cash, and buy them all, you would be doing the guy a favor, but be nice

I wish it would go that smooth. I can't beleive no one else has discovered these cars. I will definitely get pics on Mon. I have to work, pick my son up from football practice at 4 , meet my daughter to cosign a loan before 5 but I will definltely find time for pics if I have to leave work early. Talked to a friend in Az. tonight who is into Amc's and he hooked me up with the people to supply me with the info I need to go bargain so I will be ready.

Me too.I'm close. Pretty soon you'll have 15 guys with you. Maybe just some pics. The Jeep sounds cool!!!!

Hey Brad, I wish I could take you all. I will keep everyone posted and there will surely be lots of pics!!

I'll bring the coffee & donuts! :hurray:

I'll bring the coffee & donuts! :hurray:

I'l take mine cream filled and the coffee strong and black!! :yes::beers:

57 Nash Metropolitan at the body shop where my car is
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I got to go through a car collection up in Minneapolis years ago that a guy had AND I don't know how many cars he had or even how many buildings he had that housed them.

It was so neat to see dam near new old cars that I figure were actually bought new and two to four years later traded in on another new one!

Like from 1950 on up to I don't remember???

pdq67

There is a blown (big block if I remember correctly) metropolitan that sits in a shop near my house. Tubbed, wheelie bars, etc... Saw it a car show last summer and just stood there wondering "WHY"? Definitely an eye catcher!

My buddy put a Toyota 22R into a Metro so he'd have something reliable to tow behind his motorhome. :D Fits great, went from a 3 on the tree to a 4 spd OD auto and doubled the HP!

Kevin,if you don't take me with you and let me buy a car I'm telling everyone about this. Think about it,the choice is yours.:)

There is a blown (big block if I remember correctly) metropolitan that sits in a shop near my house. Tubbed, wheelie bars, etc... Saw it a car show last summer and just stood there wondering "WHY"? Definitely an eye catcher!

the question was, Why Not? :D that just sounds cool :thumbsup:
I was thinking of a small block in a metropolitan back in 81 / 82 so my sense of cars might be a bit perverse

Kevin, I wish you luck with the find and hope that you could buy them all :thumbsup: Oh, I don't want to go though, sounds too crowded already ;)

My cousin had a Metropolitan that he put a 327 and powerglide in back in the late 60s, it made a great driver.
Ron