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1948 Frazer Standard

Kaiser-Frazer Frazer

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…

Frazer

Frazer Manhattan

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-…

Manhattan

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…

Kaiser-Frazer Kaiser

Introduced in 1947, the Kaiser was a family of cars built by Kaiser-Frazer. Alongside the upmarket <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/frazer/">Frazer</a>, the Kaiser was positioned as a more economical series of cars. The Kaiser was available in two or four door sedan body styles, as well as a hatchback version known as the Traveler. Power came from a 3.7L inline six engine that sent power to the rear wheels via manual or automatic transmission options. Over the course of production, the Kaiser was offered in a range of trim levels such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/kaiser/special/">Special</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/kaiser/deluxe/">Deluxe</a>. A trim level known as the Dragon was offered on the Kaiser before becoming its own model, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/dragon/">Kaiser Dragon</a>. In 1952, Kaiser-Frazer was renamed the Kaiser Motors Corporation, as Joseph W Frazer had left the company. This resulted in the movement of the famed Manhattan name from the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/frazer/manhattan/">Frazer Manhattan</a> to the <a href="http://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/kaiser/manhattan/">Kaiser Manhattan</a>. Production of the Kaiser lasted until 1955, when Kaiser Motors Corporation ended automotive production in the United States.

Introduced in 1947, the Kaiser was a family of cars built by Kaiser-Frazer. Alongside the upmarket Frazer, the Kaiser was positioned as a…

Kaiser

Henry J

The Henry J was a series of entry-level cars introduced for the 1951 model year. Built by <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/">Kaizer-Frazer</a>, the Henry J was named after one of the company&#39;s founders, Henry J Kaiser. These cars were offered in a two door sedan body style, and powered by either a 2.2L inline four, or a 2.6L inline six engine. Two trim levels were available: Corsair, which was fitted with the four cylinder engine, and Corsair Deluxe, which used the inline six engine. Sales of the Henry J did not live up to expectations, and the model was discontinued after 1953, but sales of unsold examples continued until 1954.

The Henry J was a series of entry-level cars introduced for the 1951 model year. Built by Kaizer-Frazer, the Henry J was named after one of…

Kaiser Dragon

The Kaiser Dragon was a series of cars that were introduced for the 1953 model year. In 1951, Kaiser-Frazer had offered the Dragon as a trim option on their full size sedans, but this new iteration of Dragon was a standalone model. This new model was only available as a four door sedan, and was powered by a 3.7L inline six engine that generated 118hp, which was sent to the rear wheels via manual or automatic transmission options. The Kaiser Dragon featured a number of standard options including power steering, heater, radio, and an electric clock. Alongside these standard options, the Dragon featured a faux-bamboo vinyl top, as well as various additional trim elements. Production of the Kaiser Dragon was limited to the 1953 model year, with a total of 1,277 examples built.

The Kaiser Dragon was a series of cars that were introduced for the 1953 model year. In 1951, Kaiser-Frazer had offered the Dragon as a…

Dragon

Kaiser Darrin

The Kaiser Darrin, also known as the Darrin 161, was a series of sports cars introduced for the 1954 model year. The Darrin was named after its designer, famed automotive stylist Howard &quot;Dutch&quot; Darrin. It was offered in a fiberglass two door roadster body style that featured doors were not hinged, but instead sliding into the front wheelwells when opened. The Darrin was built on the same platform as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/henry-j/">Kaiser-Frazer Henry J</a>. This platform was powered by a 90hp 2.6L inline six engine which sent drive to the rear wheels via a 3 speed manual transmission. While the Darrin was created to compete with European sports cars, its underpowered engine and high price limited the model&#39;s sales. These low sales along with Kaiser&#39;s financial problems led to the Darrin being discontinued after the 1954 model year, with only 435 production examples made.

The Kaiser Darrin, also known as the Darrin 161, was a series of sports cars introduced for the 1954 model year. The Darrin was named after…

Darrin

Kaiser M715

The Kaiser M715 was a military heavy duty truck introduced in 1967. Also known as the the Five Quarter (ton), the M715 was in US military production until 1969.

The Kaiser M715 was a military heavy duty truck introduced in 1967. Also known as the the Five Quarter (ton), the M715 was in US military…

M715

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One of two initial models launched by <a href="MKT:5516" old-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="MKT:18895" old-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.

1948 Kaiser-Frazer Frazer

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