1949 Virginian For Sale

[JoeKeys2010]

I found a 49 Virginian that I’m interested in. It has a new paint job, the engine has new pistons/rings and valves. New tires. The chrome is clean but not perfect. The problem is I already have a 49 Deluxe. The other problem is I don’t know how correct the car is and what’s it’s worth. Here are some pictures of it. Please let me know what you think

[kaiserfrazerlibrary]

see my information under DRAGONS, CONVERTIBLES AND VIRGINIANS.

[JoeKeys2010]

I saw it. Thanks.

[Roadmaster49]

Looks nice. Looks close to correct.  Seat upholstery appears incorrect.

[JoeKeys2010]

Thanks for the input.  Trying to make up my mind to get it or let it pass.  I don't know anything about them. I've got a 49 that I put back together and went to great pains to get it right.  Not sure how I feel about it if the interior is not correct.

[Roadmaster49]

Now that i look at the grain on the roof covering that is not close.  Thats vinyl. My roof covering on my Virginian was cloth.  Thats going to need redone for authenticity. 

[KWZ]

Is that the same car that came out of the Marple auction a little while back?  Love the color on that car, but the engine compartment looks like is still in the barn.  And as mentioned, interior is not even close to correct.  If it is the same car, it had rocker/quarter rot.  Given the engine compartment, I would inspect that car VERY closely in person if you are interested in it.   

Just noticed the power windows.  Ultra rare on a Virginian.  Love to know the history. 

[JoeKeys2010]

I’m headed back to take another look. Not sure of the history.

[Gordie]

God luck with it!  It is a good looking car and would be lots of fun to have even if it is not absolutely original.

[JoeKeys2010]

Made another trip but the owner was out of town. The car came from Minnesota about 4 years ago. I have not been under the car but the owner tells me is clean and nice. I’ll head back sometime next week and make a decision. I own a nice 49 and if I didn’t I would jump on it. I don’t want to sell mine (even though I have an offer) and I’m not sure I want 2 1949 Kaisers. Decisions decisions.

[KWZ]

The only thing better than one 49 Kaiser is two 49 Kaisers.  This is a proven fact.  That car is definitely the one I was thinking. Only Virginian I’ve ever seen in that color combo. Still think the power windows are crazy.

[Fid]

The car came from Minnesota about 4 years ago

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I thought it looked/sounded familiar.  It was discussed a few times.
I've never seen the car.  Looks nice in the pics

[Roadmaster49]

Are you willing to disclose price?  That would be the issue for me.  The interior pattern is close and well executed but just incorrect.  Padded top wrong. Non detailed engine space even though they were just in there.  Possible incorrect repair of rust.  Is the paint a quality job with receipts.  That sort of thing.  Virginians have a ceiling.  Price wise.

[JoeKeys2010]

The asking price is 15k. It’s a good paint job and the interior though incorrect as I have learned is beautiful. The crime is good but not perfect and if I had it I’d redip it. I’d also trick out the engine compartment. My concern in buying it or swapping another car for it is the ability to sell it in the future. The market would probably be to KF guys who like you could pick out what is wrong with the car. If that makes the car significantly worth less then I’m not interested in it. I already have a 49. If because it is a Virginian makes it hold its value despite its flaws then I’m interested. I’ll go back some time this week and look at it on a rack.

[Fid]

I can't find the thread right off hand but I thought the last time we discussed this car it was determined the interior was correct and not very common.  The KFOC handbook lists Horizon Blue with trim code "2318 Havana Blue Stockholm & Beaumont Cloth" so there were some with clothe and not leather.
The trim code is not real clear in the pic of the tag but it looks like it could be 2318. The 231 is very clear but it's hard to tell if that last digit is a 3 or an 8.  Looks like a three but not definite. Handbook list 2318 but not 2313 so it's possible that interior is not out of the park.