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End #
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Sales
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Data Key Historical Technical Publication
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Sep-53
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–
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–
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Austin Motor Company acquires
“Fisher & Ludlow” 30-Sep-53
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Oct-53
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E1001
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E1065
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Start of series I production
(“A40” series 1200cc). Commencing E1001, Body 1001,
542,P907/P903, Engine 1G 881459
Cars designated as “NKI Custom”
Colours P-903 Spruce Green, P-904 Canyon Red, P-905 Caribbean Blue or P-906
Croton Green contrasted with P-907 Mist Grey (Hardtops (542) only).
For Conv.(541) P-903 with Tan top, P-904 & P-906 with Black top and P-905
with Black or Tan top.
First US Shop manual printed “A40” series models (NAS53 1480 10M
10-53)
US Flat rate manual schedule of repair times printed (NAS53 1502 5M 10-53)
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Nov-53
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E1066
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E1270
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Dec-53
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E1271
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E1770
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24 Hour test at Raleigh N.C.
E1008, Body 1009, 542, P907/P903, Engine 1G 892557, – Speed endurance.
E1013, Body 1013, 542, P907/P903, Engine 1G 894107, – Economy trial.
Shipments for 1953 – 743
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Jan-54
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E1771
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E2796
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“Metropolitan” name
adopted
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Feb-54
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E2797
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E3883
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Installation of “NKI
Custom” nameplate stopped after Body No.2869
“Metropolitan Extra” Pre-announcement Newspaper issued –
NSP54-1657-6M-2-54
First printing US Owners’ Handbook {RD51190 (Ser. 8110842)}
First US Parts Book issued (F2421)
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Mar-54
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E3884
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E5059
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862
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“Metropolitan” public
release (19th March 1954)
Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show by Evelyn Ay (Miss America 1954)
US Price $1445 (hardtop) $1469 (convertible)
“Metropolitan” nameplate fitted after Body No. 4097
(E4007, 541, P904-B,
Engine 1G 950348) and retro-fitted to all earlier production
“E” prefix added to Chassis No. (Comm. E-4781)
First US brochure printed (NSP54 1633 350M 3-54)
First US Postcard printed (NSP54 1508F 150M 3-54)
Salesman’s book printed (NT54 1635-5M-3-54)
“Inside Story of the Metropolitan” printed (NT54 1636-5M-3-54)
AMA official specification for 1954 Metropolitan compiled
Revision of Parts List F2421 – (Labelled “54-1”)- March 24th
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Apr-54
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E5060
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E6263
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981
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P-906 “Croton Green”
dropped from production because of colour matching problems
Reprint US brochure (NSP54 1633-1-300M 4-54)
“Mechanix Illustrated” magazine Road Test
“Popular Science Monthly” magazine Road Test
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May-54
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E6264
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E7677
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1,194
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Nash & Hudson merge to become
“American Motors”
Design of Over-riders (Bumper Guards) modified (Comm. E6797)
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Jun-54
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E7678
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E9095
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1,499
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Second printing US Owners’
Handbook {RD51190 (Ser. 8110842)}
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Jul-54
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E9096
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E10429
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802
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Start of Hudson Metropolitan
production. Commencing
E10017, Body 10103, 542,P907/P904, Engine 1G 991084
Introduction of “M” hubcap, plain Horn button & Spare Wheel Cap
(Comm. E10007) for Hudson models
Hudson Grille Medallion not available; was fitted retrospectively.
US Flat Rate schedule of Repair times (NAS54 1502 25C 7-54)
“Motor Life” magazine Road Test
“Motor Trend” magazine Road Test
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Aug-54
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E10430
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E11330
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767
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End of Series I production
(“A40” series 1200cc). Final number E11000, Body
11454,
542, P907/P904, Engine 1G 996180.
Final figures Hardtops – 5,700 (Nash), 384 (Hudson)
Convertibles – 3,751 (Nash), 165 (Hudson)
Start of Series II production (“B” series 1200cc) Commencing
E11001, Body 11001,
542, P907/P904, Engine 2G 10003 – 19th August 1954
Nash Folder printed (including Metropolitan) –
“What’s the Truth about car values today” (NSP54 1766 250M 8-54)
First Hudson Brochure printed (AM5458 250M 8-54)
Hudson Postcard printed (AM5462 125M 8-54)
Hudson Salesman’s book printed (AM5459 8-54 4M)
Showroom Poster printed (AM5457 8-54)
“Road & Track” magazine Road Test
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Sep-54
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E11331
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E12425
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937
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4.55:1 (41/9) Rear axle replaces
4.625:1 (37/8) Comm. E11944, Body 11720, 542,
P907/P905, Engine 2G 10977
“Motor” magazine Road Test
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Oct-54
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E12426
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E13596
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726
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George W. Mason (President of Nash
Motors) died. Succeeded by George Romney.
Revision of Parts List – 1st October (F2421R)
“Autocar” magazine Road Test
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Nov-54
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E13597
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E14258
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626
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Cars sold on or after November 26th titled
as 1955 models
US Shop manual printed for “B” series models (NAS55
1812 10M 11-54)
AMA official specification for “B” series models compiled
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Dec-54
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E14259
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E14996
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671
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Total Registrations 1954 – 7,018,
Shipments for 1954 – 13,162
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Jan-55
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E14997
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E15627
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628
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Release of 1954 American Motors
annual report
Austin Press Guide printed (1189) – Notice of launch of US Metropolitans
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Feb-55
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E15628
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E16405
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610
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Hudson Showroom book printed
(HM55 1128 1300 2-55)
W.S. Berry presents to A.S.B.E. “Engineering ventures in Personal
transportation”
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Mar-55
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E16406
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E17311
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728
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“Auto Week” magazine –
Metropolitan top selling Foreign car
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Apr-55
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E17312
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E18094
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715
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“Car Life” magazine
Road Test
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May-55
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E18095
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E18791
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883
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Nash folder printed (NSP55
1858-1-200M 5-55)
Revision of Parts List F2421R (Labelled “Rev 55-1”)
Third printing Owners’ Handbook (812061)
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Jun-55
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E18792
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E19501
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744
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Revision of Parts List F2421R
(Labelled “Rev 55-2”)
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Jul-55
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E19502
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E19944
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770
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Hudson brochure printed (HM55
1449 25M 7-55)
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Aug-55
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E19945
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E20188
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*
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Sep-55
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E20189
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E20473
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*
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New colour scheme proposed for
Series III models :- P909/908 White top/Black lower
P905/908 Caribbean Green top/Black lower, P911/908 Coral Red top/Black lower
P910/908 Sunburst Yellow top/Black lower but not introduced into general
production.
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Oct-55
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E20474
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E20716
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*
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Nov-55
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E20717
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E20939
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*
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Start of Series III production (B
series 1500cc engine) (Commencing E21008, Body 21006, Hardtop (562), P905/P908,
Engine 1H 140004)- 28-Nov-55
Colours P-905 Caribbean Green,P-910 Sunburst Yellow , P-911 Coral Red &
P-909 Snowberry White as contrast. All Convertibles (561) had Black tops.
Rear Axle 4.22:1 ;Tubeless Tyres 5.20 x 13 fitted.
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Dec-55
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E20940
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E21126
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345
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Cars sold on or after December 15th titled
as 1956 models.
End of Series II production – Ending with E21007, Body 21011, 542
P907/P904, Engine 2G 134910 – 15-Dec-55
Final figures Hardtop – 5,480 (Nash), 3,437 (Hudson) Total 8,917
Convertible – 719 (Nash) , 371 (Hudson) Total 1,090
Cumulative 15,001 (Hardtop) , 5,006 (Convertible)
Total Registrations 1955 – 6,807, Shipments for 1955 – 6,096
Release of 1955 American Motors annual report
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Jan-56
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E21127
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E21605
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313
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First printing US 1500 Owners’
Handbook (8112256)
1956 Price & Eqpt. NSP56-5030B P.O.E. Price – Hardtop $1445, Convertible
$1469
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Feb-56
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E21606
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E22174
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264
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US Parts Book issued (F-16056)
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Mar-56
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E22175
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E22825
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324
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NKI Series 1, 2 & 3 Parts
List issued (9048B)
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Apr-56
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E22826
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E23556
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519
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Announcement of 1500 Metropolitan
(Series III) (9th April 1956)
Suggest P.O.E. Price $1527.00 (Hardtop) $1551.00 (Convertible)
Astra-Gnome displayed at NY Auto Show (Apr 28th – May 6th)
American Motors brochure (M-56-5274) issued
AMA official specification for series III Metropolitans compiled
Metropolitan 1500 Price & Equipment Bulletin No. 1 issued 2nd April
1956
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May-56
|
E23557
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E24434
|
657
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“Motor” magazine Road
Test
|
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Jun-56
|
E24435
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E25367
|
688
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|
|
Jul-56
|
E25368
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E26021
|
792
|
|
|
Aug-56
|
E26022
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E26651
|
863
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“Motor Life” magazine
Road Test
“Motor Trend” magazine Road Test
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Sep-56
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E26652
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E27525
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715
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James W. Watson appointed
“Sales Manager – Metropolitans” – Sept. 1st
New Rear Axle assembly introduced Comm. E26993, Body 27061, 562,
P909/P911,
Engine 1H 144940 – built 13-Sep-1956
New Steering Box introduced Comm. E26873, Body 26882, 562, P909/P911,
Engine 1H 145982 – built 10-Sep-1956
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Oct-56
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E27526
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E28430
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691
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Austin licensed to sell
Metropolitans outside US & Canada. Announced October 22nd
US Price $1567 (Hardtop) $1591 (Convertible)
Cars sold on or after October 15th titled as 1957 models
“Metropolitan” Grille badge replaces “Nash” & “Hudson” –
Commencing E28326
Gearbox threads changed from 5/16″ UNF to 5/16″ UNC
Comm. E27905, Body 27856, 562, P909/P910, Eng. 1H 146864. Built 15-Oct.-1956
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Nov-56
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E28431
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E29462
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689
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New Gearbox rear extension &
Prop-shaft flange introduced Comm. E28706,
Body 28698, 562, P909/P910, Engine 1H 147452 – built 9-Nov-1956
Brake Master Cylinder changed from 3/4″ to 5/8″, New Front &
Rear slave cylinders. Comm. E29284, Body 29286, P909/P911, Engine 1H 148317 –
built 27-Nov-1956
BMC 1956 Annual Report issued
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Dec-56
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E29463
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E30259
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630
|
Total Registrations 1956 – 7,145,
Shipments for 1956 – 9,068
Start of UK Metropolitan production (Comm. Car No. 148643, Body
No. 28698)
Engine 1H 148643, Built 6th Dec. ’56, LHD Hardtop
Release of 1956 American motors annual report
First UK Owners’ Manual printed (1468)
Lucas 1956/57 Catalogue for Series II & III (CCE700A) issued
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Jan-57
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E30260
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E31480
|
585
|
Introduction of AMC Metropolitan
Club.
First RHD Austin UK model produced. HNK3-H, Engine number 1H
149431
Body number 200051, 8th Jan. ’57 Yellow/White Hardtop
Second printing US 1500 Owners’ Handbook (8112256) Dated 1-57
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Feb-57
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E31481
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E32765
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572
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New Steering Idler introduced
Comm. E31763, Body 31465, 561, P909/P905,
Engine 1H 202920 – built 7-Feb-1957
Salesman’s Guide 1170/F Printed
Austin Press Guide printed (1491) – Notice of introduction of UK
Metropolitans
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Mar-57
|
E32766
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E34156
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1,011
|
Suggested P.O.E price East Coast
$1567.15 (Hardtop) $1591.15 (Convertible)
Suggested P.O.E price West Coast $1608.65 (Hardtop) $1632.65 (Convertible)
Style of Cigar lighter changed (Comm. E34077)
New Accelerator linkage arm (Comm. E33240)
Metropolitan 1500 Price & Equipment Bulletin No. 2 issued 25th March
1957
First UK brochure printed (1406 23/25 (7026) 3/57 – 100)
NKI Series 1, 2 & 3 Parts List issued (9048C)
Lucas 1957 Austin Catalogue (CCE903F) issued
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Apr-57
|
E34157
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E35759
|
852
|
Series III Metropolitans released
in UK (April 2nd)
Colours changed to P-910 Sunburst Yellow, P-912 Berkshire Green,
P-913 Mardi-Gras Red with P-914 Frost White as contrast . All Convertibles
had Black tops.
(Comm. E35133,Body 35153, 562, P914/P912, Engine 1H 208920 built 16-Apr-57)
Austin Price List 1168 R Hardtop GBP713 17s 0d Convertible
GBP725 2s 0d
“Motor” magazine Road Test
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May-57
|
E35760
|
E37653
|
1,036
|
US Met Letter Vol1. No1 printed
New UK brochure printed (1406A 35/10 (8203) 5/57 – 39)
UK Body Parts book issued (1506)
Austin Price List 1168 S Hardtop GBP713 17s 0d Convertible GBP725 2s 0d
“Sports Car Illustrated” magazine Road Test
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Jun-57
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E37654
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E39059
|
1,084
|
New Fuel Tank outlet unit
introduced (Comm. E38569)
Product Analysis Report (2M) – compare Met. with MGA
Product Analysis Report (3M) – compare Met. with English Ford Anglia
Austin Price List 1168/S Hardtop GBP713 17s 0d Convertible
GBP725 2s 0d
Austin Price List 1168/T Prices as for 1168/S
“Autocar” magazine Road Test
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Jul-57
|
E39060
|
E40281
|
1,333
|
UK brochure printed (1406A 35/10
(9103) 7/57-50)
Booklet “Opening up a new market with the Metropolitan” printed
(Pub. No. 1533)
1956/57 Production for UK & Overseas – 1,873
|
|
Aug-57
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E40282
|
E40765
|
1,336
|
US Met Letter Vol 1. No2 printed
UK Workshop Manual (97H 1467) issued
New UK Owners’ Manual (97H 1468A) printed.
Austin Price List 1168/U Hardtop GBP713 17s 0d Convertible GBP725 2s 0d
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Sep-57
|
E40766
|
E42138
|
1,361
|
AMC announce the dropping of the
“Nash” and “Hudson” brand names (29th Sept)
Third printing US 1500 Owners’ Handbook (8112256)
|
|
Oct-57
|
E42139
|
E43398
|
1,017
|
Suggested P.O.E.Price East Coast
$1626.10 (Hardtop) $1650.10 (Convertible)
Suggested P.O.E.Price West Coast $1678.75 (Hardtop) $1702.75 (Convertible)
Cars sold on or after October 22nd titled as 1958 models.
Low compression Engine (7.2:1) discontinued – Final E43115, Body
43218, 562, P914/P913, Engine 22083 built 25-Oct-1957
High compression Engine (8.3:1) introduced Comm. E43116, Body 43149, 562,
P914/P910 , Engine 15C-N-H 61800 built 25-Oct-1957
Fourth printing US 1500 Owners’ Handbook (8112256)
Metropolitan 1500 Price & Equipment Bulletin No3 issued 22nd October
1957
New UK brochure printed (1406B 35/10 (10877) 10-57 -50)
UK Motor Show brochure issued (1565)
Austin Price List 1168/V Hardtop GBP713 17s 0d Convertible GBP725 2s 0d
|
|
Nov-57
|
E43399
|
E44463
|
826
|
Austin price guide (1168/W)
Hardtop – GBP713 17s 0d Convertible GBP725 2s 0d
Austin price guide (1168/X) Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d, Convertible – GBP775 7s
0d
|
|
Dec-57
|
E44464
|
E45540
|
778
|
Total US Registrations 1957 –
11,791, Shipments for 1957 – 15,317
Glove Box door fitted as standard. Comm. E44800, Body 44744, 562,
P914/P912,
Engine 15C-N-H 75206 – built 10-Dec-1957
Full-flow Oil Filter introduced (Comm. E45245, Body 44469, 562, P914/P912,
Engine 15C-N-H 77148 built 19-Dec-57)
Release of 1957 American Motors annual report
UK brochure printed (1406B 35/10 (12506) 12-57 -50)
Austin price guide (1168/X) Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d, Convertible – GBP775 7s
0d
|
|
Jan-58
|
E45541
|
E47002
|
647
|
One piece rear glass introduced
(Comm. E45672, Body 45749, 562, P914/P910
Engine 15C-N-H 81051 built 2-Jan-58)
New Spot-welded Road Wheel introduced (Comm. E46555, Body 46423, 562,
P914/P915, Engine 15C-N-H 85260 built 23-Jan-58)
P-915 Autumn Yellow replaces P-910 Sunburst Yellow; P-908 Classic Black
added,
(Comm. E45912, Body 46039, 562, P914/P915, Engine 15C-N-H 82370
built 9-Jan-58).
US Met Letter Vol 2. No1 printed
J. W. Watson at SAE presents “The Trend towards more Intelligent
Motoring”
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|
Feb-58
|
E47003
|
E48369
|
673
|
New Water pump introduced (Comm.
E48083)
Austin price guide (1168/X) Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d, Convertible
– GBP775 7s 0d
|
|
Mar-58
|
E48370
|
E49417
|
928
|
New Door locks, handles and Door
lock pillar introduced (Comm. E48848,
Body 48928, 562, P914/P913, Engine 15C-N-H 104833 built 14-Mar-58)
UK brochure printed (1406C 35/10 (14501) 3-58 -50M)
UK Parts book issued (97H 1506)
Lucas 1958 Catalogue for Series III (CCE700B) issued
|
|
Apr-58
|
E49418
|
E50056
|
1,037
|
Revision 10 of Parts List F16056
Product Analysis Report(1M) – compare Met. to Volkswagen.
US Met Letter Vol 2. No 2 printed
|
|
May-58
|
E50057
|
E51254
|
1,289
|
Austin price guide (1168/AA)
Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d, Convertible – GBP775 7s 0d
|
|
Jun-58
|
E51255
|
E52200
|
1,149
|
UK brochure printed (1406C 35/10
(16111) 6-58 -50M)
Austin price guide (1168/BB) Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d, Convertible – GBP775 7s
0d
|
|
Jul-58
|
E52201
|
E53257
|
1,169
|
1957/58 Production for UK &
Overseas – 5,755
Fifth printing US 1500 Owners’ Handbook (8112256)
Lucas 1958 Austin Catalogue (CCE903G) issued
Austin price guide (1168/CC) Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d, Convertible – GBP775 7s
0d
|
|
Aug-58
|
E53258
|
E54058
|
1,177
|
US Met Letter Vol 2. No 3 printed
UK brochure printed (1406C 35/10 (17109) 8/58 -50M)
UK Schedule of repair times (AKD 1023)
UK Schedule of Repair charges (AKD 1024)
Austin Press Guide 1491/A issued – Notice of introduction of UK Austin
Metropolitan
“Motor Life” magazine Road Test
|
|
Sep-58
|
E54059
|
E55305
|
1,117
|
New Handbrake assembly introduced
Comm. E54326, Body 54337, 562, P914/P913
,Engine 15A-N-H 150602 , built 8-Sep-58
US Flat rate schedule of repair times (AM1509 2.5 9-58)
Austin Salesman’s Guide 1170/G printed
Austin Price List 1168/DD Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d, Convertible – GBP775 7s 0d
Austin Price List 1168/EE Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d, Convertible – GBP775 7s 0d
“Small Car Illustrated” magazine Road Test
|
|
Oct-58
|
E55306
|
E56555
|
1,217
|
Cars sold on or after October 8th titled
as 1959 models
UK BMC Service voucher book printed (AKD1011)
Austin Price List 1168/FF Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d, Convertible – GBP775 7s 0d
UK Motor Show brochure printed (1697)
Service Notes Index issue 1 printed
|
|
Nov-58
|
E56556
|
E57684
|
949
|
Steering modified to improve turning
circle Comm. E57528, Body 57557, 562, P914/P912, Engine 15A-N-H 169434, built
26-Nov-1958
Austin Salesman’s Guide 1170/H printed
Austin Price List 1168/GG Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d, Convertible – GBP775 7s 0d
|
|
Dec-58
|
E57685
|
E58630
|
891
|
Total Registrations 1958 – 12,243,
Shipments for 1958 – 13,128
5.60 x 13 Tyres replace 5.20 x 13 + New Speedometer – Comm.
E57897
US Met Letter Vol 2. No 4 printed
Release of 1958 American Motors annual report
|
|
Jan-59
|
E58631
|
E59383
|
*
|
End of UK Series III
production (Last Car No. 174167, Body No. 208264) 26-1-59
Total UK Series III production – 8,321
Start of US Series IV Production (“B” series 1500cc + Trunk (Boot)
Lid,
Comm. E59048 , Body 58824, 562, P914/P912 – 12-Jan-59))
Sixth printing US 1500 Owners’ Handbook (8112256)
Austin Price List 1168/JJ Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d Convertible GBP775 7s
0d
Austin Price List 1168/KK Hardtop – As above
Whitewall tyres GBP8 1s 3d extra
|
|
Feb-59
|
E59384
|
E60742
|
*
|
Suggested P.O.E. price East Coast
$1672.60 (Hardtop) $1696.60 (Convertible)
Suggested P.O.E. price West Coast $1725.25 (Hardtop) $1749.25 (Convertible)
End of US Series III production Ended E59047, Body 58886,
562, P914/P908,
Engine 15A-N-H 172966 – (2-Feb-59)
Total 38,040 (32,711 H/T, 5,329 Conv)
Cumulative Total 58,047 (47,712 H/T , 10,335 Conv)
Series IV Metropolitans withdrawn from UK sale.
US Parts Book issued (F-16059)
Revised US Met. window sticker printed for Series IV (Z-1633R Rev. 2-59)
Supplement “B” for Price & Equipment Bulletin No. 3 issued 18th February
1959
UK brochure printed (1406C 35/10 (21147) 2/59 -25M)
UK BMC service literature book printed (AKD 858B)
Austin Price List 1168/LL Hardtop – GBP749 2s 0d Convertible GBP775 7s
0d
|
|
Mar-59
|
E60743
|
E62309
|
*
|
Series IV folder printed (AM-59-7282)
Seventh printing US 1500 Owners’ Handbook (8112256)
US Met Letter Vol 2. No 5 printed
US Magazine “American City” print “Mets for Police”
article
|
|
Apr-59
|
E62310
|
E64458
|
*
|
Public release of Series IV
Metropolitans (2nd April 1959)
Hardtop $1672.60 Convertible $1696.80
Austin Price List 1168/MM Hardtop GBP707 6s 8d Convertible
GBP732 2s 6d
Canadian Folder printed (50M/4/59)
|
|
May-59
|
E64459
|
E65903
|
*
|
Service Notes index Issue 2
printed
Austin Price List 1168/NN Hardtop GBP707 6s 8d Convertible GBP732 2s 6d
Austin Price List 1168/OO Hardtop GBP707 6s 8d Convertible GBP732 2s 6d
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|
Jun-59
|
E65904
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E68321
|
*
|
US Met Letter Vol 2. No 6 printed
Austin Price List 1168/OO Hardtop GBP707 6s 8d Convertible GBP732 2s 6d
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|
Jul-59
|
E68322
|
E70425
|
*
|
1958/59 Production for UK &
Overseas – 686
“Foreign Car Illustrated” magazine Road Test
|
|
Aug-59
|
E70426
|
E72234
|
*
|
US Series IV brochure issued
(AM-59-7282-1)
Austin Price List 1168/QQ Hardtop GBP707 6s 8d Convertible GBP732 2s 6d
|
|
Sep-59
|
E72235
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E74794
|
*
|
New cranked Dip-stick introduced
(Comm. E74192)
US Met Letter Vol 2. No 7 printed
|
|
Oct-59
|
E74795
|
E76744
|
*
|
US Price $1673 (Hardtop) $1697
(Convertible)
Cars sold on or after October 14th titled as 1960 models
UK Motor Show brochure printed (1822)
Austin Salesman’s Guide (1170/I) issued
Austin Price List 1168/SS Hardtop GBP707 6s 8d Convertible GBP732 2s 6d
Lucas 1959 Austin Catalogue (CCE 903H) issued
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|
Nov-59
|
E76745
|
E78832
|
*
|
BMC Annual Report issued
UK BMC service literature book printed (AKD 858D)
|
|
Dec-59
|
E78833
|
E80929
|
*
|
Total
registrations 1959 – 14,669, Shipments for 1959 – 22,209
New Windscreen (Windshield) Glass & Rubber surround (Comm.
E79088)
US Met Letter Vol 3. No 1 printed
Release of 1959 American Motors annual report
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|
Jan-60
|
E80930
|
E82827
|
*
|
Eighth printing US 1500 Owners’
Handbook (8112256)
UK BMC Service voucher book printed (AKD1011A)
|
|
Feb-60
|
E82828
|
E84428
|
*
|
Canadian Folder printed
(10M/2/60)
|
|
Mar-60
|
E84429
|
E86457
|
*
|
US Met Letter Vol 3. No 2 printed
|
|
Apr-60
|
E86458
|
E88306
|
*
|
“Fifth Avenue” show car
displayed at New York Auto Show
NKI Series 1, 2, 3 & 4 Parts list issued (AKD 1090)
Supplement “C” of Price & Equipment Bulletin for Metropolitan
issued.
Product Analysis Report (11) – compare Met. to Renault Caravelle.
“Automobile Topics” magazine Road Test
|
|
May-60
|
E88307
|
E90273
|
*
|
Metropolitan presented to Princess
Margaret as a Wedding present
Revision 4 for Parts List F-16059
|
|
Jun-60
|
E90274
|
E91578
|
*
|
Lucas 1960 BMC Catalogue (CCE
900J) issued
|
|
Jul-60
|
E91579
|
E92290
|
*
|
First UK Series IV Car
No. 110101, Body 208312, Engine 15F-N-H 32838 11-July-60)
1959/60 Production for UK & Overseas – 13
Austin Price List 1168/VV Hardtop GBP707 6s 8d Convertible
GBP732 2s 6d
US Met Letter Vol 3. No 3 printed
|
|
Aug-60
|
E92291
|
E92982
|
*
|
UK Series IV production begins (Car
No. 114002)
Metropolitan again available on UK market.
Austin Price List 1168/WW Hardtop GBP707 6s 8d Convertible
GBP732 2s 6d
|
|
Sep-60
|
E92983
|
E93570
|
*
|
Highest number US Series IV built –
E95986 – 15-Sept-60
Total yearly (Aug. 59 – Sept 60) US sales – 13,538
Austin Press Guide (1977) issued
|
|
Oct-60
|
E93571
|
E93946
|
*
|
US Met Letter Vol 3. No 4 printed
Austin Salesman’s Guide (1170/K) issued
|
|
Nov-60
|
E93947
|
E94353
|
*
|
Austin Price List 1168/XX Hardtop
GBP707 6s 8d Convertible GBP732 2s 6d
UK BMC Service voucher book printed (AKD1011B)
UK Schedule of repair times printed (AKD1023A)
UK Schedule of repair charges printed (AKD1024A)
|
|
Dec-60
|
E94354
|
E94598
|
*
|
Total Registrations 1960 – 11,748,
Shipments for 1960 – 13,874
Release of 1960 American Motors annual report
|
|
Jan-61
|
E94599
|
E94851
|
*
|
Austin Price List 1168/YY Hardtop
GBP707 6s 8d Convertible GBP732 2s 6d
|
|
Feb-61
|
E94852
|
E95305
|
*
|
“Westerner” car displayed
at Chicago Auto Show (Feb. 16th – 26th)
End of UK Metropolitan production(Final Production Car No. 143112 )
Princess Margaret’s Metropolitan stolen in London.
US Met Letter Vol 4. No 1 printed
US Flat rate schedule of Repair times (AM1509 2M 2-61)
UK Parts book issued (AKD 1803)
|
|
Mar-61
|
E95306
|
E95869
|
*
|
|
|
Apr-61
|
E95870
|
E95981
|
*
|
Last Body produced at Fisher &
Ludlow – 10-April-61
End of Series IV Metropolitan production(Officially E95981), Body 97295,
562, P914/P912, Engine 15F-N-H 38126 – built 19-Apr-61
Series IV Total 36,934 (27,866 H/T, 9,068 Conv.)
Cuml. Total 94,981 (75,578 H/T, 19,403 Conv)
1960/61 Production for UK & Overseas – 1,068
Total UK & Overseas Production 9,391
Total Austin Series IV – 1070 (July ’60 – Apr. ’61)
(Final UK Car built 13-April -61) – (Car No. AHP 7/ 150301
P914/P915 Hardtop)
“Cape Cod” show car displayed at New York Auto Show
|
|
May-61
|
|
|
*
|
Ninth US printing 1500 Owners’
Handbook (8112256)
|
|
Jun-61
|
|
|
*
|
Service Notes Index Issue 7
Service Notes Index Issue 8
|
|
Jul-61
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
Aug-61
|
|
|
*
|
US Met Letter Vol 4. No 2 printed
|
|
Sep-61
|
|
|
*
|
Total yearly (Aug.60 to Sept.61) US
sales – 9,130
Lucas 1961 BMC Catalogue (CCE 900K) issued
|
|
Oct-61
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
Nov-61
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
Dec-61
|
|
|
*
|
Total
Registrations 1961 – 8,657, Shipments for 1961 – 969
Release of 1961 American Motors annual report
|
|
Jan-62
|
|
|
*
|
US Met Letter Vol 4. No 3 printed
|
|
Feb-62
|
|
|
*
|
Total Registrations (to Feb 62) –
887, Shipments for 1962 – 420
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