America’s newest automobile has met with instant success! Despite the limited power provided by its Continental “Red Seal” engine, its first customers enjoy its superior ride, excellent handling - courtesy of a low centre of gravity - and roomy passenger compartment.
Kaiser Special
Though some have been ironical about the “bathtub” style penned by designer Howard “Dutch” Darrin, the Kaiser nonetheless enjoys one of the freshest look in the automobile scene. This has guaranteed a remarkable share of the market to its manufacturer in its first year of activity, in the face of competitors proposing mostly reheated pre-war designs.
● Introduction: June 1946 for the original Frazer, August 1946 for its Kaiser counterpart. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 100 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: inline six, 3.7-litre, 112 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 516 cm. Top speed: 125 kph. Range: four-door sedan.
Kaiser Custom
Introduced late during last year, the plusher Custom still struggles to attract customers, due to its high price that places it in the same category as a Buick.
● Introduction: June 1946 for the original Frazer, August 1946 for its Kaiser counterpart, September 1947 for the Custom. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 100 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: inline six, 3.7-litre, 112 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 516 cm. Top speed: 125 kph. Range: four-door sedan.
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Kaiser Special
Though some have been ironical about the “bathtub” style penned by designer Howard “Dutch” Darrin, the Kaiser nonetheless enjoys one of the freshest look in the automobile scene. This has guaranteed a remarkable share of the market to its manufacturer in its first year of activity, in the face of competitors proposing mostly reheated pre-war designs.
● Introduction: June 1946 for the original Frazer, August 1946 for its Kaiser counterpart. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 100 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: inline six, 3.7-litre, 112 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 516 cm. Top speed: 125 kph. Range: four-door sedan.
Kaiser Custom
Introduced late during last year, the plusher Custom still struggles to attract customers, due to its high price that places it in the same category as a Buick.
● Introduction: June 1946 for the original Frazer, August 1946 for its Kaiser counterpart, September 1947 for the Custom. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 100 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: inline six, 3.7-litre, 112 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 516 cm. Top speed: 125 kph. Range: four-door sedan.
Any mistake you’ve just spotted? A detail to add? A suggestion? Don’t hesitate to leave a comment!
Click to jump to another model year of the same car: 1947 – 1948 – 1949 – 1950
Click here to return to a list of all Kaiser vehicles presented on this blog.
Click here to return to this blog’s initial post, featuring a list of all vehicles already presented.
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