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1955 Kaiser Manhattan

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1955 Kaiser-Frazer Manhattan Sedan

RM Sotheby's Auburn Spring (2014)

Kaiser 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 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

The Manhattan was a variant of the Kaiser introduced for the 1952 model year. Previously, Kaiser-Frazer had used the Manhattan name for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/frazer/manhattan/">Frazer Manhattan</a>, but this new iteration was built as part of the Kaiser lineup. The Kaiser Manhattan was available in a four door sedan body style, and was powered by a 3.7L inline six engine sending drive to the rear wheels via a four speed automatic transmission. Production of the Kaiser Manhattan ended in early 1955 when Kaiser Motors Corporation ended automotive manufacturing in the United States.

The Manhattan was a variant of the Kaiser introduced for the 1952 model year. Previously, Kaiser-Frazer had used the Manhattan name for the…

Kaiser Special

The Special was a trim level offered on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/kaiser/">Kaiser</a>. Introduced in 1947, the Special was the base offering for <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/">Kaiser-Frazer</a>&#39;s entry level model. These cars were sold as four door sedans, and were powered by a 3.7L inline six engine which sent power to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. Production of the Kaiser Special lasted until 1954.

The Special was a trim level offered on the Kaiser. Introduced in 1947, the Special was the base offering for Kaiser-Frazer's entry level…

Special

Kaiser Deluxe

The Deluxe was a trim level offered on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/kaiser/">Kaiser</a>. Introduced in 1949, the Deluxe was the top offering for <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/">Kaiser-Frazer</a>&#39;s entry level model. These cars were sold as two or four door sedans, and were powered by a 3.7L inline six engine which sent power to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. Production of the Kaiser Deluxe lasted until 1954.

The Deluxe was a trim level offered on the Kaiser. Introduced in 1949, the Deluxe was the top offering for Kaiser-Frazer's entry level…

Deluxe

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The Manhattan was a variant of the Kaiser introduced for the 1952 model year. Previously, Kaiser-Frazer had used the Manhattan name for the <a href="MKT:18896" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/kaiser-frazer/frazer/manhattan/">Frazer Manhattan</a>, but this new iteration was built as part of the Kaiser lineup. The Kaiser Manhattan was available in a four door sedan body style, and was powered by a 3.7L inline six engine sending drive to the rear wheels via a four speed automatic transmission. Production of the Kaiser Manhattan ended in early 1955 when Kaiser Motors Corporation ended automotive manufacturing in the United States.

Vehicle	Price	Date
1955 Kaiser Manhattan Hemmings Auctions Online	$8,500 SOLD	Sep 17, 2020 6 months ago
1955 Kaiser-Frazer Manhattan Sedan Mecum Rogers' Classic Car Museum (2015) Lot #S201	$10,000 SOLD	Feb 28, 2015 6 years ago
1955 Kaiser Manhattan RM Sotheby's Auburn Spring (2014) Lot #3041	$15,950 SOLD	May 10, 2014 7 years ago

1955 Kaiser-Frazer Kaiser Manhattan

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