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1947 Frazer Manhattan

Frazer Manhattan

Kaiser-Frazer

The Kaiser-Frazer Corporation was an American automotive manufacturer established in 1945. Kaiser-Frazer was the creation of Henry J Kaiser and Joseph W Frazer, a well known industrialist and a highly regarded automotive executive respectively. This new company launched with two models, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/kaiser/">Kaiser</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/frazer/">Frazer</a>. While mechanically, these two cars were very similar, the Frazer was marketed as the more upscale offering. After initial success, Kaiser-Frazer underwent various changes, most notably, the departure of Joseph Frazer in 1951, leading to a change in company&#39;s name to Kaiser Motors Corporation. Nameplates such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/frazer/manhattan/">Frazer Manhattan</a> were transfered to the Kaiser, and although the company was in financial trouble, it was still able to create the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/darrin/">Darrin</a>, a highly regarded sports car that was unable to turn to Kaiser&#39;s fortunes. In 1955, production shifted to Argentina, with Kaiser&#39;s subsidiary <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/willys-overland/">Willys-Overland</a> being the only part of the company still operating in the United States. After years of uncertainty, Kaiser sold their automotive assets to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/amc/">American Motors Corporation (AMC)</a>.

The Kaiser-Frazer Corporation was an American automotive manufacturer established in 1945. Kaiser-Frazer was the creation of Henry J Kaiser…

Kaiser-Frazer Frazer

One of two initial models launched by <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/">Kaiser-Frazer</a> was the Frazer. Introduced in 1947, the Frazer was the company&#39;s more upmarket offering, having been named for Joseph W Frazer. The Frazer was built on the same platform as its lower priced sibling, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/kaiser/">Kaiser</a>, and was offered in sedan, convertible, and hatchback body styles. These cars were powered by a 3.6L inline six engine which sent drive to the rear wheels via manual or automatic transmissions. Two of the most notable trim levels were the Vagabond hatchback, and the Manhattan, which was the Frazer&#39;s flagship. Production of the Frazer ended in 1951, when Joseph W Frazer left the company, and Kaiser-Frazer was renamed the Kaiser Motors Corporation.

One of two initial models launched by Kaiser-Frazer was the Frazer. Introduced in 1947, the Frazer was the company's more upmarket…

Frazer

The Manhattan was the top of the line variant for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/frazer/">Frazer</a>. Introduced in 1947, the Manhattan represented the top offering from <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/">Kaiser-Frazer</a>. Available in both convertible and sedan body styles, the Manhattan was powered by a 3.7L inline six engine sending power to the rear wheels through an automatic transmission. Production of the Frazer Manhattan ended in 1951, when Joseph W Frazer left Kaiser-Frazer, and the Frazer was discontinued. The Manhattan name would continue in the Kaiser lineup, as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/kaiser/manhattan/">Kaiser Manhattan</a>.

The Manhattan was the top of the line variant for the Frazer. Introduced in 1947, the Manhattan represented the top offering from Kaiser-…

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The Manhattan was the top of the line variant for the <a href="MKT:18894" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/frazer/">Frazer</a>. Introduced in 1947, the Manhattan represented the top offering from <a href="MKT:5516" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/">Kaiser-Frazer</a>. Available in both convertible and sedan body styles, the Manhattan was powered by a 3.7L inline six engine sending power to the rear wheels through an automatic transmission. Production of the Frazer Manhattan ended in 1951, when Joseph W Frazer left Kaiser-Frazer, and the Frazer was discontinued. The Manhattan name would continue in the Kaiser lineup, as the <a href="MKT:18898" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/kaiser/manhattan/">Kaiser Manhattan</a>.

1947 Kaiser-Frazer Frazer Manhattan

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