AE6481 - according to Carjam - which we know is not perfect " perfick " ..as David Jason would say !!.Originally Posted by ERC
A query. Nash/Austin Metropolitans. As I understand it this was car designed by Nash, built by Austin, using Austin engines.
OK. So initially, left hand drive for the USA, so no problems. It's a Nash Metropolitan.
Later, they did right hand drives for the UK, Austin Metropolitans.
However, in NZ they later sold right hand drive but badged only Metropolitans.
Filing photographs, I therefore file LHD, USA, Nash.
But, do I just bite the bullet and file all RHD's as Austins? Not that it matters to anyone of course, or should I file them all as Austin's or all as Nash's?
Given that looking at them, the only differences appear to be which side the steering wheel is located.
Even our British badged cars may be made in Europe and Japanese cars built in England as were some Citroens years ago.
Interesting to know what the main criteria is and how others see it.
" Year: 1958
Make: NASH
Model: NASH
Colour: Green
Second Colour: White
Body Style: Saloon
Plate: AE6481
Engine No: N/A
Chassis: 83031 ".
It is a right hooker and with that Rego would have been in NZ from new - It was 1958 .. However Carjam says AF6299 was not - someone must have saved some old plates ?? .
" AE6481
Plate Type: Standard
Origin: NZ New
Used as: Private Passenger vehicle
Cause of Latest Registration: New
NZ First Registration: 13-May-1958
Cancellation Date Of Registration: 01-Nov-1996 "
AF6299
" AF6299
Plate Type: Standard
Origin: Import from
Used as: Private Passenger vehicle
Cause of Latest Registration: New
NZ First Registration: 02-Nov-1976
NZ Last Registration: Get Full CarJam Report
Was Registered Overseas? Yes "
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