1957 metropolitan in-depth look

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[krumple]

My first car was a 56 Metro. Loved it. It always started and ran well and got me where I wanted to go as long as you didn't want to go very fast. It taught me how to change a tire and the oil. The controls were indeed different from any other car available at the time. My other vivid memory is of the "Tube" radio that took a minute or two to warm up before it would play. My Metro also taught me what NOT to do when driving in the snow when I rolled it into someones front yard. A passerby helped me put her back on her wheels and I drove away. Thanks for the video and the memories it brought to mind.

[waynejohnson]

My grandparents gave one of these to my mother when she turned 18. My mother said it was so underpowered that it simply didn't have enough horsepower to make it up some of the hills where she lived, even in first gear. She did say though that she had it up to 80 MPH going downhill on the highway once.

[dianahowell]

This made me smile. My dad got me a 1954 convertible Metro when I was in high school. I loved it, and we had many adventures together.

[TheGearhead]

What always amazed me about these is how well they sold in an era of big V-8 engine vehicles. A totally cool micro car, IMHO:)-John in Texas

[DavidHall-genn]

My mother, who was a petite 5'2", LOVED these. She would light up when she spotted them on the road and gush, "Isn't that CUTE!!!" My dad, a towering sequoia at 6'2", would scowl dismissively and mutter, "Not a chance, Honey. Not a chance." Your engine bay dismay was hilarious. Great video!

[erin]

I had the 57, brand new. It was a fun car great on gas. I loved shifting that engine. I still take it to car shows for shows.

[montymatilda]

What a cool little car. I think they got it right, commuting in the city, running errands or just for fun. Leave the luxury liner or SUV at home and just go. In the city where I live, parking is at a premium and this would fit right in. I love the design. Thanks for seeking it out.

[stevenhoman]

Once again, your impressive exclamations are a stand-out. Your eclecticism is first-rate and historically informative.

[stevenhoman]

The Austin A 40, was the first car I ever drove. (it was a long-abandoned farmer's car, left in a field for decades. It just needed petrol and a battery.) It was an excellent way to learn drifting and correcting moves at 12 years old.

[lpdsnipe]

Thank you for posting this. Great memories. My dad had one of these when I was a kid in the early 1960s. I'm pretty sure it was a 1961. It was his daily driver. I remember he had to buy special British Whitworth or British standard tools to maintain it. I learned to operate a clutch and shifter in this car driving it around our property. Our family car was a Rambler station wagon with 3 on a tree.

[calbob]

One plus over VW is that it has a heater that really puts out heat in freezing temperatures. Good, comprehensive review. IMO

[davidredfearn]

I like the seating arrangement because you can get in on the passenger side and slide over to the driver's side.

[LAT-qkvj]

Cool video. I love history! I hit the sub button for ya👍

[philpots]

As a kid in the 50s, our next door neighbor owned a gas station, and he had a barn full of restored antique cars. His wife drove a red and white Metropolitan. Everyone liked that car.

[zeon]

I had one as my first car. BTW, I get over 50 MPG on my Smart Fortwo. And the Smart is a blast to drive.

[alfredkane]

Thanks for ALL your great videos, but there's a special place in my heart for this Metropolitan story as my first car in 1969 was a red and white 1957 Metro. Of course all my highschool buddies got a good laugh while drooling over their Camaros, Mustangs, Vettes, etc.,
( although I had the last laugh as far as gas ( 35 - 40 mpg), maintenance (I performed myself ), tires ( 175 x 13 ), and of course insurance !) Looking back of course I liked my friend's cars, but I always LOVED my Metropolitan ! I would give anything to find another one. At one point while working at my Dad's service station, I had 6 Metros ( '54 conv.,
'55, 2 '56's, my '57, and a '59). People would stop by my Dad's service station just to ask about the
" cute, little, 2 tone bumper - cars parked in a row out front. I got most of them from people that just wanted me to get them out of their yards. So I'd use them for parts cars and ended up making 2 "Frankenstein" Metros from all the extra donor parts. To tell you the truth I learned practically everything I know about cars by restoring mine. Oh how I wish I could relive those days. Toodaloo !😁

[charlescoryn]

My mother bought one of these around 1954 just to drive to the store and around the neighborhood, and I got to drive it on dates when I was a senior in high school. I remember in particular how small it was, and that it had no lights that automatically came on when you opened the doors, so that when my girl and I were making out we could throw open the doors and stretch How great was that!

[kenstrauss]

My dad had one around 1965 that he used as a “station car”, a second car that he used to go from the house to the train station in town . He then took the train into NYC. Anyway one day when his big regular car was in the shop, my mom, dad, and my big brother and I all crammed into the car to drive to the beach . I can remember being smashed into the “ back seat” with my brother with NO room between us like a can of sardines

[sprezzatura]

It would be cool to install a Miata drivetrain in one of these.

[SedanChevy]

Really appreciate your chanel. Discovered it a few days ago, and your reviews have been a great source of escapism and relaxation while I deal with some serious stress in my life. I really appreciate the coverage of all the 50s cars!