Re: 1957 Metropolitan!!

[John McEwen <moparrr@xxxxxxx>]

These cars are worth quite good money if restored to stock.  If you 
want performance, don't fool around with something the chassis can't 
handle.  Remember that underneath it's an Austin A40 running an 
engine introduced for the A40 in 1948.  It's a 1200 cc pushrod four. 
However, the MGB engine now a full 1800 cc and capable of making 150 
hp with moderate tweaks, will essentially bolt in as they are both of 
the same family, known as the BMC B engine series.  They came in 
sizes of 1200, 1500, 1600, 1622, 1800 and can be increased to 2.2 
litres with machine work and parts which are available.  The B engine 
series is very well supported by British car specialists - especially 
the MG versions of it.

It was used in all BMC marques including Austin, Morris and Riley as 
well as MG.

John



> Ok..wish me luck. I MAY be getting my old high school
> music teachers 57 Metro coupe!Going back to look at it
> again this evening. He's had it in a auto museum for
> around 10-12 years or so atleast.Needs ALL brakes
> system replaced. Does run ok.Needs some lower body
> repairs(as usual).Needs exhaust also. Whats the darn
> thing worth? I'd also be getting a spare
> engine,trans,rear axle,front suspension....etc. I KNOW
> this isn't a cool car to most guys..BUT i rode in it
> with my "very awesome" band teacher while in school(i
> graduated in 1973). He also had a 1953 Ford
> Coupe("239"flathead powered)  we cruised in back then
> also! Thanks for any info. NOW...as long as my wife
> keeps her sense of humor?????? HMMMM!..WElllll wish me
> luck. I guess you COULD squeeze a 360 in it...naw! Joe
>
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