Author Topic: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan (Roseville)  (Read 1134 times)

jake

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1954 Kaiser Manhattan (Roseville)
« on: September 28, 2017, 01:52:36 AM »
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Re: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan (Roseville)
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2017, 02:42:38 PM »
But how are you supposed to know what a reasonable offer is?  Compares to that 1953 from Idaho, which has no interest at $1175 after 4 weeks.   Yes 54's are rarer but not worth a premium. 

I do note it appears to be an all white car - no evidence of a another color in the jams. 
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Re: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan (Roseville)
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2017, 05:18:46 PM »
There was a time when guys would buy cars like these and bring them back east to swap bodies with their rust buckets. Today, shipping costs have pretty much put an end to that. It's too bad because this one deserves to be saved.

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Re: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan (Roseville)
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2017, 08:09:17 PM »
At least $1500 just for shipping.

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Re: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan (Roseville)
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2017, 11:37:59 AM »
There was a time when guys would buy cars like these and bring them back east to swap bodies with their rust buckets. Today, shipping costs have pretty much put an end to that. It's too bad because this one deserves to be saved.

I 100% agree that this one be one to save.  I am not a big 54 restyling fan but they are interesting. 

What is that solenoid thing in the glove box? 

I also do not believe in parting cars out, but aren't those in tact taillamps highly valuable?  I see most 54's these are gone. 

4,110 total 54 Manhattan production (not broken out).  Really curious if this was an all white car.  Note those door jambs have no clues. 
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Re: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan (Roseville)
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2017, 01:49:14 PM »
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What is that solenoid thing in the glove box? 

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