Overseas

In October 1956, Austin obtained permission from AMC to sell the Metropolitans in overseas countries where AMC did not have a presence. Thus from December 1956, production of "Austin" Metropolitans began, and from April 1957 onwards, approximately 9,400 additional units were sold in United Kingdom and other overseas markets. Those sold in the UK were RHD models, but also LHD Austin models were built for other markets. In the UK it was sold through Austin dealers as the "Metropolitan". Although the car carried Austin chassis plates, it did not have any external Austin badging. The Metropolitan's styling was noticeably American and it was considered outlandish when compared to the more sober British-styled models found in the British Motor Corporation stable. Production of the Austin Metropolitan ended in February 1961, although two more "one-offs" were built in March and April. The final car had a VIN of A-HP7 150301. Total Austin Metropolitan production has been estimated as being between 9,384 & 9,391 cars.