1954 Kaiser Special - No Sale at $33,300

The amazing Kaiser for auction here, VIN *013108*, was built late in 1953 at the Willow Run plant outside Detroit, at the time the largest building in the world under one roof. Only 3,500 "early" Specials were made, among them just 500 2-door models. This lone Pickup is the most special among the Specials.

This fine automobile has been thoroughly restored as needed, while still carefully preserving its originality wherever possible. BARRIS KUSTOM Coachbuilder's badge on the right-hand B-pillar lends an additional touch of class.

Brilliant Kelsey-Hayes chrome spoke wheels--a very expensive option at the time--sport center caps proudly featuring the Kaiser emblem. Cushion Ride tires of the correct dimension G78-15 feature extra wide white walls.

Occupying a toothbrush clean engine compartment is Kaiser's ubiquitous Continental 226 cu.in. L-head Supersonic Six, the only engine at the company's disposal during its 10-year production run. In its last iteration, it produced 118 horses, enough to lend the light Special--it weighs only around 3,000 lbs.--easy freeway capability. The engine is coupled to a Dual-Range Hydramatic transmission with column-mounted shift selector, outsourced from GM.
We've just installed a brand new 6Volt battery and flushed the fuel system.

Specs & Details:

Auction Date: 11 Sept 2007
No Sale: $33,300
# Bids: 40
VIN: 013108
Miles: 58323
Engine: 6
Transmission: auto
Exterior Color: yellow
Interior Color: green