Author Topic: 1954 Kaiser Darrin  (Read 1203 times)

joefrazer

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1954 Kaiser Darrin
« on: October 03, 2018, 06:54:30 PM »
Looks like a lot of the hard work has been done. Of course, the doors still need mounted and aligned so there are challenges ahead.

https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1954/kaiser/kaiser_darrin/101016945

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Re: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2018, 01:31:47 AM »
Where is the windshield?   There is still quite a bit of work that needs to be done, the dash paint is all cracked and peeling.   Very Raw!!!!   Rust on Dash gauges, horn ring and mirror I assume are some where else!!
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Re: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2018, 06:33:18 AM »
Several things look pretty good. I don't know if it's worth 70k as it sits without looking first hand, but you could put quite a bit into a Darrin without getting upside down.
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Re: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2018, 11:46:00 AM »
Wow...that’s a work of art compared to mine currently! Great start for someone!
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Re: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2018, 04:19:56 PM »
70K might be a bit too high but it is a place to start talking. Too bad pictures of the chrome and other bits were not included - that might help someone pull the trigger.

Definitely a car worth personal inspection.

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Re: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2018, 07:09:41 PM »
it sold for 70K

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Re: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2018, 10:29:50 PM »
A lot for that car but it does help other Darrin owners. Makes our cars potentially worth more. If that car brought 70 then a restored car may still bring big bucks. The market has been a little soft lately. I will be selling a fully restored pine tint green Darrin in about a year hope the market is good then.
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