This is a Fine Art photograph of a vintage Nash Metropolitan. Way ahead of its time the Nash Motor Company created an economical run about car for the short drive, it was known as a "commuter/shopping car." In comparison to the smallest car at the time, which was a VW Bettle, the Nash's wheelbase was even shorter. The 'concept car' of the Metropolitan was unveiled on January 4th, 1950 at the famous Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. The American reaction was inspiring and it was noted that there was certainly a niche for the Metro, especially appealing to women. The car had to be produced at significant savings, because it was going to be considered a 'second car' for a population that had been use to owning only one vehicle. The Metropolitan was produced over seas and only some parts assembled here. It was announced in October of 1952 that the Austin Motor Company of England would be the main manufacturer. This caused some raised eye brows with American public of having something not truly American made, yet selling as an American product. The first Metropolitan rolled into the dealer ships in 1953, it was the basics, two models, hard top or convertible with a standard shift transmission. The luxury offerings were the 'weather eye' heater and AM radio. The reviews were mixed; in 'Mechanix Illustrated' editor Tom McCahill wrote "It is not a sports car by the weirdest torturing of the imagination, but it is a fleet, sporty little bucket which should prove just what the doctor ordered for a second car, to be used either for a trip to the movies or fast run to the Penicillin Festival." However, others reported that the Metropolitan was "America's entirely new kind of car," "Luxury in Miniature" to "The perfect second family car." It is clear that such a great snappy looking little car would be welcomed in the American car market today.