Austin Metropolitan 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961

Austin Metropolitan

Launched in America and Canada as early as 1954 the Metropolitan was released for home market consumption in 1957. Basically a two-seater, with children's seats behind, it was available in convertible or hardtop forms. At first the engine was a 1200cc unit from the Austin A40, but in 1956 a change was made to the 1489cc BMC B-series engine. A three-speed, column change gearbox was used and suspension , steering and braking systems were borrowed from the A30 or A40 models. Most were finished in two-tone colour schemes and a heater and a radio were fitted as standard. Whitewall tyres were a popular option. The Metropolitan did very well for the company, enjoying the distinction of being one of the best selling British-made cars in the US at the time. Last of the line, the Series IV of 1960-61 boasted quarter-lights to the door windows and an external opening boot. The Metropolitan never wore the Austin badge, even for the home market cars.

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