1953 Manhattan with air !!

[Mr Manhattan]

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1953-kaiser-manhattan/6844335641.html

  Super clean.

[G.B. (All Vinyl Dragon)]

Unique interior !!!

[flamingchariots]

Ad says:  This is a driver not a car that you would have to keep stored for collection.   What does this imply? 

G.B. says "unique interior".  So that means not stock? 
What else looks like it has been changed that is not obvious to someone like me?

[Fid]

What else looks like it has been changed that is not obvious to someone like me?

The interior is not original but nicely done. It looks similar to the original. Also looks like it's been converted to 12 volts (large resistor mounted on firewall).  Those are the things noticed.

It looks like a nice piece of work from my seat. 

[pjkaiser]

There is also modifications to the brakes, there is no master cylinder and reservoir on mine, it's under the drivers floor!!!  Still it looks well done.

[G.B. (All Vinyl Dragon)]

The Best To Learn on All Vehicle’s is Paint & Trim Code Numbers. The Last Onslaught on Detroit is a Good Reference for K F Products. This is the Best way to get to know Original.

It can Go the Other way. Example, Special Order by Executive’s or Customer. Paint Code 999 & or Trim 888 meant Special Order. More Often on the West Coast, but can show up any where Today. You find One with Leather interior ? Seller doesn’t know They have a Rare Vehicle.

[Gordie]

That is a very nice looking car and well detailed.  The tires look like they could have "Port-a-walls" on them.

[flamingchariots]

In the engine pic, is there a compressor with hose going through the passenger side firewall? 
And what are the four rectangular holes beneath the radio and dash controls? 



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[joefrazer]

It appears the heater box was removed and a cover plate was installed thru which one of the AC compressor hoses is routed. The rectangular holes beneath the radio are the dash vents for the AC unit. Pretty typical of a 60s style aftermarket install.

[G.B. (All Vinyl Dragon)]

Most Installed I noticed they ran both Hoses from Compresser through Driver side fresh Air Opening.
Flip the Fresh Air Heater flap to switch to Heat also Pasanger Side.