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Exactly 10,214 51 Frazer sedans were constructed - all to use up leftover 1949-50 sedan bodies. New quarter panels and front ends were installed, the assembly repainted and off they went as 51s. Reportedly, somewhere near 50,000 orders were taken at various new car shows and dealerships. In addition, 152 Manhattan hardtops and 131 Manhattan convertibles were produced to use up leftover specialty bodies. At one time I owned convertible number 129 that I found in a field in a less than desirable part of town. This example looks good. I have to wonder where the seller found the new steering wheel...once they see sunlight the soy plastic quickly begins to degrade so originals on cars tend to be little more than the center frame. You couldn't reproduce this car for the seller's asking price. And, having owned a bunch of KF automobiles, the 51 Frazer is probably one of the most comfortable riding in the company's lineup.

Sold...$23K. No doubt the four speed generated most of the bid dollars.

I'd make it safe to drive and run it as is. Then, sit back at a show and listen to the shade tree restorers talk about all the things they'd do to the car if it were theirs. I do it today with my barn find 54 Kaiser Darrin...lots of fun!

Seems priced right given the work it's received. I almost bought one in green several years ago but, alas, so many cars and so little space...

Price?

With the fold down front seat, the Nash was the car that made parents out of teenagers...

Assuming the 40K on the odometer is original, there's a lot of life left in that slant six. I had one in a 68 Dart and our family put nearly 200K on it before the rear spring shackles found their way into the trunk. On the downside, turn on the air conditioning and watch the car come to a stop....

Just saw this. Yes, the number stamped on the frame is the serial number. VIN as we know it today was not used until 1954 - and not all manufacturers adopted it right away.

Nice car but a few things stand out. The engine color should be a darker green metallic. A match is the Olive Green Mica that Chrysler used on the interior metal surfaces from the late 1960s until about 1973. And, cars thru and including #50 used an 'X' stitch upholstery pattern for the seat base and back. What's in this example is from a later car. Pretty common swap as the earlier pattern tended to separate at the seams. The top and carpet should be red as well. Top material is available from the KF club's manufacturing fund Lastly, the wheels should be body color. All started out black and were painted, front side only, body color. Aside from the top and carpet, the others are easy fixes that do not fundamentally alter the value of the car.

More specifically, the cap fits the 49-51 Frazer. The 47-48 unit differed.

I've had this small stack of 1937 Graham literature for many years and I think it's time to let someone else enjoy it. The pictures tell the story of what's available. All are in good condition - a few have minor edge wear and the owner's guide envelope is torn and frayed but otherwise, they display nicely. I've also thrown in a couple of other Graham related items as well. I bought all of this as a precursor to purchasing a '37 but life got in the way and now I've moved on to other interests. I am asking $160 for everything pictured and that includes shipping to any US address. Ask any questions. More photos available as well.

The address on the truck is one street over from where we used to drag race in the 70s. Near the steel mills, the cops weren't interested in chasing us since there was nothing else around and they had better things to do. The address is now just an empty lot.

The fancy wheels, air cleaner and steering wheel will make it go faster. I'd be all in at a little north of half the ask because I'm sure there are lots of little things that will need sorted.

At this time, I do not have a good latch for the 47-48 cars.

I probably have the latch itself, the part that's controlled by the cable. I doubt I have the upper part that mounts on the hood itself. I'll check when I get back to the shop this week.

The Allstate was the result of an attempt by Sears to market an automobile bearing one of their trade names. Contrary to the often told story, you could not buy one out of the Sears catalog, although parts for the car could be obtained thru one. To purchase a car, one had to go to an authorized Sears store - most were in the south and southwestern states and place an order. Right around 1500 four and six cylinder 1952 Allstates were produced and for 1953, 797 were manufactured. This is example is a four cylinder car with overdrive and no trunk lid. You could get an Allstate, like its Henry J counterpart, with or without a trunk lid throughout the run. Imagine wrestling the spare out of the car on a rainy night... This example looks pretty complete, although there are no underhood pictures. Most of the Allstate specific stuff like the blank horn button and instrument cluster are there, as is the make specific hood ornament and grille trim. I do not see the hood or glove box script or the Allstate specific blank hubcaps - items that can be difficult to find. I think the $5K ask is in the ballpark and if the car runs, it's an even better deal. You're guaranteed to have the one and only at almost any show. I'm glad it's on the other side of the continent or I'd be striking a deal.

This is a later production 51 Special, the early versions didn't have the lower door rub rail. Kaiser had the broadest selection of interior materials in the industry for many years which,. today, makes restoring one a bit tricky. Folks usually end up with something that's "close but no cigar" and this is one of them. While not entirely correct, it's a lot closer than many I've seen. No foul here. This one's been upgraded with stainless trim around the windshield, again no foul. At one time I owned one of the first 51s produced and it's one car I should have kept. Simple to operate, simple to repair and clean lines without all of the chrome the later years got. I like the car and if it runs as good as it looks, the asking price isn't too far from reality.

This one looks more like a 52. For 1953, the center windshield divider went away and the f-head six replaced the flathead unit in all but the lowest priced model. It has overdrive, which is good because without it, the 161 engine works too hard. This example looks solid but a close inspection would be required given these cars are unit body construction. Floor braces share duty with suspension structural members so once they start to rot, repair costs add up. The carpeted trunk was someone's upgrade, the original was a mat. I've owned a couple of these and I think somewhere closer to $5K would be fair...if it runs.

Funny how many of these have popped up for sale lately. This one is a nice example, although the seats appear to have been reupholstered. No foul there. All Aeros are unit body cars and are known for rotting in difficult to fix places. Anyone interested in one should thoroughly inspect the underside. If it's solid, everything above that is relatively easy to obtain. With the 161 and overdrive, this car will deliver surprisingly good fuel mileage. And, you're guaranteed to be the only one at your local show!

Nice car and priced right. It has overdrive so it'll be a good road car that'll deliver decent fuel mileage. The uber rare tenite steering wheel is a big plus as well. It could use a good detailing under the hood, or just leave it down at shows and let folks marvel at the unusual front and back glass design. The clocks in these cars were known to drain batteries so that may be why it's disconnected. An NOS unit out of the box would kill the battery in my 53 overnight... And yes, I think this car does - or did - belong to a KF club member. I'm sure I have pictures of it at shows.

Looks close to Chateau Mauve Firemist Metallic. I like the color...it's not black, white or green like most every other one I've seen

Earth tones were all the rage in the late 70s. I was an exec with a major movie theatre chain and we couldn't move away from cold blues and grays to warm earth tones fast enough. Thank goodness this car is a few states too far away or I'd be revisiting 1977!

A nice car but not at the asking price. While new plastic knobs are available - and this car needs them all - the original interior counts for something, however, the untidy engine compartment does detract. I'm not sure the paint job is the correct shade...a look at the trim tag would confirm. This car should have the full wheel covers, although the smaller caps with the incorrect color wheels does give it a sportier look. Since it's a six cylinder car, I believe it should have front and rear bumper guards as well. The six with overdrive is surprisingly nimble, especially in the lightweight car like this. My 54 J can handle highway speeds and still deliver reasonable gas mileage. Somewhere closer to just north of $10k would be about right for this example.

It’s NOS, it fits a 56 Nash and it wasn’t stored well so it has surface scratches. Looks worse in the photos than in your hand. Gotta be worth $20, shipping included to anywhere in the US.

Dryer sheets were supposed to ward off mice but all they really did was to provide perfect nesting material. I agree...junior should spring for a battery...and get rid of that knife switch. Unless it's hiding an issue with parasitic drain. Sure wish I had the dock space for it...