1954 Kaiser Manhattan at Ellingson Motorcars in Rogers, MN

This 1954 Kaiser Manhattan is a nicely preserved 4 door sedan from the fifties with a unique look and that runs and drives great! After the conclusion of World War II the demand for cars among the American public was of great need. When the war ended in 1945, civilian automobile manufacturing was permitted to resume however, most of the 1946 models were fabricated using the same tooling of the pre-war 1942 models with only mild styling updates. That is, except for the newest American automobile maker, Kaiser-Frazer. Formed as a joint venture between Henry J. Kaiser (a famed American shipbuilder and industrialist) and Joseph W. Frazer (a notable American automotive industry executive), Kaiser-Frazer was the first American company to market a completely new automobile after the War. Kaiser-Frazer's new designs proved to be an immediate success with the infant company selling over 70,000 units of its very first production vehicle. However, Kaiser-Frazer's early sales success was short-lived since the Big-Three Detroit automakers began selling their own new post-war designs at better prices than Kaiser could compete with. Kaiser sought to revitalize its finances by acquiring Willys in 1954. Nonetheless, Kaiser was on its last legs with production slumping to 5,818 units. Introduced on February 3, 1954, the Kaiser Manhattan sported a new-look "Jet Airscoop" grille. The headlights were also revamped, outfitted with a hooded look and surrounded by glitzy trim. At the tail end of the car, a new wraparound rear window was added as was an innovative new taillight/turn signal treatment that can be seen from both the side and the rear of the car. While the 1954 Manhattans had an imaginative appearance, a mere 4,325 were produced and Kaiser-Frazer's American operations ceased in June of 1955. This particular 1954 Manhattan is believed to have been a 2 owner example with both of the previous owners being great stewards of this interesting piece of American automotive history. Under the hood Is 226.2 Continental Flathead Inline 6 Cylinder engine paired with a Carter single 2 barrel carburetor. It's hooked up to a Hydra-Matic Automatic transmission. The chrome and brightwork around the exterior is in wonderful condition, especially the "Jet Airscoop" grille and bumpers. This Manhattan rides on a set of 4 whitewall bias-ply tires paired with a set of full Kaiser wheelcovers. The exterior has been refinished in a beautiful two-tone paint scheme consisting Copperdust burgundy over Palm Beach Ivory. The interior looks great too! The front and rear bench seats have been reupholstered in Copperdust fabric accented by Ivory buttons. Ivory vinyl covered full-length padded dash, ivory vinyl/copperdust cloth covered door panels, and steering wheel all appear to be in their stock configuration. The dash is equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge, as well as a push-button AM radio and clock. ** This unique classic has been SOLD. 0:00 - Video Start 7:45 - Cold Start 8:19 - Virtual Walkaround **********COME VISIT US IN OUR MINNESOTA SHOWROOM ********** ▶ 20950 Rogers Drive, Rogers, MN 55374 **********COME VISIT OUR WEBSITE ********** ▶ https://www.ellingsonmotorcars.com ★ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★ Facebook ▶   / ellingsonclassiccars   Twitter ▶   / ellingsonmotors   Instagram ▶   / ellingsonclassiccars   About Ellingson Motorcars: Ellingson's Number 1 Classic and Collectible Cars is a top collectible classic car dealer in the Midwest. Our indoor showroom houses over 90 beautiful classic cars, trucks and motorcycles for sale ranging from pre-war antiques to American muscle cars to today’s modern automobiles. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is always eager to help you find your perfect dream car. Our consignment and buying program is one of the best in the business. If you have a car you are looking to sell, let one of the staff know. We can help you determine how to maximize the price you get. We also offer a full service repair facility with the knowledge and expertise to work on most any mechanical issues. Make Ellingson's the Number 1 place to call when it comes to buying, consigning, selling, or servicing your collectible classic automobile or truck. #classiccar #kaiser #manhattan **********PRODUCTS THAT WE USE ********** ▶ Trickle Charger: https://amzn.to/3yY5sJV ▶ Seafoam Trans Tune: https://amzn.to/3qmOEZg ▶ California Duster: https://amzn.to/3EE3VKp ▶ Invisible Glass: https://amzn.to/3mvS5vB Please note that we may earn commissions for purchases made through the links above. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.