found a 53 Kaiser Manhattan for sale

[Kenn Evans II]

http://www.bobbittville.com/VintageAutoSalvage1952Kaiser-AR.jpg                     

phone for Ken: 501 201-0119 at Vintage Auto Salvage, Possum Grape, AR  above is a link to the wrecking yard, I was doing a general search to see what was avail.  If any one is near Possum Grape, AR and could take a better look at it could you forward me more info as to its true condition and if you don't buy it yourself, maybe give an assessment as to being a parts canidate for my latest project.   They are asking $1000.00 for it. Thanks Kenn "Standin on the Corner in Winslow Arizona....."

[joefrazer]

Looks like a good $250 parts car to me.

[kaiserfrazerlibrary]

I agree unless the interior is in better shape than the picture suggests, the dash is complete (with radio, horn button, clock, etc) and the engine compartment is complete...thay maybe $150.00 more.

It is unfortunate that too many people look at Kaiser-Darrin prices and feel anything Kaiser-Frazer in any condition is worth its weight in either gold or oil at today's prices.  Maybe if people stopped hyiping the exceptional sales as an example of a "typical" Kaiser-Frazer car sale prices might get back to normal.

[lacyf]

I saw that car there,about 5 years ago,looks like it did then...........

[Cortes121]

I'd have to agree. It is definitely a parts car not worth $1000.00.

Still always amazed to see that Stainless steel trim in such great shape on these cars. Built to better the best

[kaiserfrazerlibrary]

Unless the material is damaged or exposed to severe corrosion, it will last over time.

Thanks for the book plug (BUILT TO BETTER THE BEST is the name of the K-F book I wrote).  I've been officially informed that the publisher is out of stock, and I will be doing a book signing this weekend (as in June 5 and 6) in Ypsilanti MI; museul on Saturday, and if things work out OK, Sunday at the book tent over in Riverside Park where the car show is.