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Mounts to the windshield support stanchion and is used to hold the side curtain in place. The U shaped section faces out.

The Deluxe was a stripped down version of the Manhattan - designed to pull in prospects who couldn't afford the pricier model. KF also marketed the Carolina, a car even more spartan that used bits like interior door handles and window cranks from the Henry J. The ad seem to say that the car does not have an engine and/or transmission and based on where the shift lever sits, I would guess it does not. If not, then somewhere closer to half the ask is probably more appropriate given the incorrect seat material and lower body rust. A small block Chevy and 700r4 transmission is a fairly easy swap and away you go.

Having owned a few of these...I have a late production 54 right now...I see a car that was dolled up to sell. This car, if it was originally a six cylinder car, should have front and rear bumper guards, stainless trim around the windshield and "Corsair Deluxe" script on the front fenders. A look at either the trim or serial number tags would confirm. I don't see an overdrive relay on the firewall (which shouldn't be black painted) so 50-55 mph would be about top speed without the engine complaining. In addition to the incorrect air cleaner, the carburetor is not OE as well. It should be a Carter YF unit. And, while I'm at it, the gas cap...the correct unit is available on ebay for about 15 bucks. Lastly, rubber floor mats were original equipment and can still be found. Half the asking price would leave the buyer enough room to make this car more presentable and driveable.

An HET club chum had one that he drove everywhere. Rides in the car gave me the impression that it was solid and felt well built. One mistake in the ad, the GM hydramatic is a four speed unit. The back glass in this unit appears to have been replaced...or at least the gasket as it doesn't have the stainless trim. The asking price seems a bit optimistic but then again, it is a two door.

Nice car. A friend had a rusty two door in this body style and it was a very comfortable car to run around in. This one appears to have has 1968 rear side marker lights added.

This is the shorter version, the FC150, built on the Jeep CJ5 chassis with an 81" wheelbase. The FC170, longer with a 108" wheelbase followed. This one looks better than most and surprisingly, parts are still availabile. Unfortunately, the tinworm got to these quite early and many were poorly patched together meaning restoring one includes undoing everything Bubba did to keep his on the road. The ad states the vehicle has a straight six in it...the original would have been the four cylinder 134 cu in engine.

I've owned a couple of these and I can tell you that it's difficult to find one that's not been modified in some way. The list of typical 'upgrades' is long...engine swaps, additional lighting and switches, and more...makes restoring one not cost effective. On the upside, the body on this car looks better than many I've seen. And, the overdrive transmission makes the four cylinder engine more bearable on the road. I'd be more interested at something just north of half the asking price. It'll take the rest of the difference to make the car more correct.

A lot of car for the money. Clean up the interior and detail under the hood and you'd have a standout at your local cruise...and have a fun weekend trip ride!

Sorry...just saw this. Both Delco and Autolite distributors were used in 1951. Which are you looking for?

I had an 81 as well and the 8-6-4 system in my car worked flawlessly. 30 mpg on the freeway with a light foot was common. It's on the wrong side of the continent or I'd be finding room in the garage.

My father had one in red. He put well over 100k miles on the thing before he traded it in. I remember that when new, the paint was so soft that as kids, we would dig our finger nails into the trunk lid then watch the marks disappear in the hot sun. It took quite some time for the paint to harden enough for him to wax the car. I think six grand is fair for a car that one could daily drive and take to your local cruise in!

My father had the sedan version...AM radio, heater, power steering and rubber floor mats, front and back. I'd be more interested if the ask was closer to half what it is now.

The wheel covers started life on a Henry J. It's also missing the front and rear bumper bullets. My guess is that they were dented and not worth replating. Finding good units is getting harder so that's no surprise. Some interior and under hood shots would go a long way towards justifying an ask over $10K.

See any you need? Let me know and we'll deal!

Apparently someone thought it a good buy as it has been sold. I've owned two of these and yes, rust got to them early and today, few survive without having been patched here and there. If this one runs and drives, the buyer did OK.

Cleaning out the shop and I ran across 12 wiper blades and three arms that do not fit anything I own so they are for sale. All are new old replacement stock and are Trico and Anco brand units. The pictures tell the story. The largest blade measures 14" and the box states it fits commercial vehicles with a flat windshield. The rubber is soft and pliable on all. I want to sell as one lot - I'm asking $60 for everything and that would include shipping to any US address. Sorry but no international shipping.

The serial number could be in one of several places. Either at one of the shock towers or at the top of the frame near the last cross member at the rear. The Darrins had it stamped at the shock tower and some of the later Kaisers did the same, but the Henry Js were hit and miss.

A friend had a white over red 54 Jet that he ran all over the country. At well over six feet tall, it was a tight fit but he loved the car so off he went. I rode along a few times and was surprised at how peppy the six was, even with the sluggish hydramatic. I agree, the $5k ask is a bit steep...perhaps somewhere closer to $1500 to generate some interest.

Ad has been deleted so I'm guessing it's been sold. Someone snapped up a bargain.

The color is good, the carb swap is good and the miles are good but the price could be better. I suspect the seller is hoping for a bit of lift in his selling price based on what other Mopars are bringing in the marketplace today. I'd be good closer to six grand.

I own several Kaisers and while this one is NOT MINE - but I did know the late owner - I can say that it's probably one of the nicest I've seen in a while. Is it worth the $20K ask? You be the judge. Seller's description: Check out this beauty! This rare find is in excellent condition and ready to wow your neighbors and friends. 1953 Kaiser Manhattan. Runs and drives. Original interior with after market AC. My uncle collected Kaisers, took excellent care of all his vehicles, and won awards in many car shows. Mileage is unknown. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5934541679939187/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A69ece45a-9045-4ad2-be7d-cfe6c615a74c

I had one of these in a dark brown metallic. Sure wish I'd have never sold it. I just came across a spare set of keys to the car a few days ago. Maybe this ad is trying to tell me something...

It'll take $47,500 to remove all the junk glued, screwed and tattooed on that car...

We had a 60 Pioneer wagon in black many years ago - mom called it the hearse. Aside from its looks, the only thing I remember about the car was its ability to burn thru ballast resistors. Dad kept a couple spares in the glove compartment it got so frequent. One day, the car disappeared and in its place was a new 68 four door Dart.

I own a 70 Coronet wagon and I can tell you they're an attention getter, thanks to the front end being the same as the Super Bee and R/T cars. My 383 equipped nine passenger wagon sports original paint in Y3 Cream, just about the same shade as the top of this car. This one has had a repaint as the yellow bottom is just a bit too yellow for the color offered in 1970. Also, Mopars of this vintage had the under hood sprayed in the same color as the exterior so the black is not correct. I think bucket seats with the "buddy" middle seat were available as an option but given this car is probably a six passenger wagon, they're probably a transplant. The 440 model had 318 and 383 engines available and yes, you could get either with a three speed column shift manual transmission. I know of a couple of others with this setup. This one has manual disc brakes, mine has power assist as well but the standard setup was manual drums all the way around. Interestingly, in 1970 Dodge still used left hand thread lug nuts on the driver's side of the car. I paid roughly half this car's asking price for mine and it just needed a good cleaning and fresh carpet to hit the cruise-in scene. I think somewhere closer to $12-14K would be right for this example if it's as rust free as the pictures purport.