[{"id": 16367213, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the windshield forward it's kind of '53/'54 Chevy-ish...from the windshield back it's like nothing before or since! Kaisers were odd from the 'git-go' & not big sellers.....they do possess an 'odd' fascination for some car-folks.\n\nCheers", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734293481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16367404, "authorName": "brdwyray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brdwyray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The powertrain appears to be swapped to a later GM ohv inline 6 vs the original Continental flathead 6 mentioned in the introductory notes. Likely the trans is also later GM than the original early GM 4 speed Hydramatic. Those are in some ways an improvement, though obviously affects the Kaiser\u2019s originality. Perhaps the introductory notes need correction. \n\nPretty car, though! GLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734293991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16367546, "authorName": "rovak235", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rovak235/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Says \"Chevrolet\" on the valve cover, but which one? 250, 292?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734294337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16367742, "authorName": "brdwyray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brdwyray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rovak235 \u2026.could be 194, 230 or 250. Not a 292, as the tin side covers on 292 engines are considerably taller than the others named here.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734294963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16367885, "authorName": "brdwyray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brdwyray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The underbody and engine compartment photos show an aluminum case automatic, likely either a PowerGlide or 3 spd Turbohydramatic. Also, I failed to mention the much newer, and relocated, dual circuit brake master cylinder with vacuum power booster. The original m/c was located under the floor board.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734295630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16367937, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely not as iconic a front end as the '54, but I'm glad this one was loved. \r\n\r\nTo me, Kaiser is the Panhard of America...goes its own way, design-wise.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734295642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16367991, "authorName": "brdwyray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brdwyray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr. H. now that you mention Panhard, there is a passing resemblance to the Panhard chrome moustache (grille bar) and that of this lovely Kaiser!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734295837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16368369, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bidders can contact me directly!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734297425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16368762, "authorName": "rovak235", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rovak235/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brdwyray The 1955 Studebakers also stuck their tongues out at the world. I know, I have one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734301854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16368810, "authorName": "Wray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My parents had a 1949 Kaiser whose body shape was more of the shoe box styled cars.\r\nI remember my dad having the Kaiser flat on the floor in the wind as he rushed to the hospital after I knocked down a huge wasp nest. It felt like it was floating as my eyes swelled shut.\r\n\r\nI was still a young kid when they traded it for a new 1955 Chevrolet. \r\nI have a lot more stories/memories related to the 55 Chevy, they kept it until I graduated high school. \r\nBottom line I\u2019m lucky to still be alive.\r\n\r\nThe 1949 Kaiser was a good car. Not as lavishly styled as this 1953.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1734302639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16368830, "authorName": "Jjfab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjfab/", "bidAmount": 750, "content": "$750 bid placed by Jjfab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734303024, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16369009, "authorName": "NewKitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newkitty/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by NewKitty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734305366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16369718, "authorName": "68impala", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68impala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't understand the swap to a different engine. The K-F flat head 6 cyl were great engines (from Continental). Ran smooth, easy to fix and very dependabe.\r\n\r\nI've owned 2 K-F cars, but both were standards with O/D and could cruise all day long at 65 mph", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734316491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370299, "authorName": "WonderlandCanyon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wonderlandcanyon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo #14 should be submitted to the Guinness Book of World Records for the category of \u201cLargest Rear Fender Skirt in the History of Automotive Engineering.\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734339735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370602, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gorgeous green over white and green Manhattan \ud83d\udc4clove the incredible styling and details \ud83e\udd42\u2026so exceptional \ud83d\udc4d.. @1996MBZ @KDMFan @BadAzp @G2Z @caozman @Valiantjim @ChargeRTBob @MLINKK @stevemitchell @lubricator @Mr440SixPack @bosshoss3406pack\u2026 @RNash @nokids @flush @Martyn10 @lunchbocks2002 @JDubya @FAO @rgswims @TraceMopar @StevieP @Electraglider @MrTime @_43Sells @thedassler @PDXBryan @cabsclassics @Brodphish @440belvedere @MoparVince @Goldbondh2o @Brownfox @bratfink @Ghosty", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734355851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370640, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @Dollycat3 the details caught my eye when I first got it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734356400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370651, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wray lavish is the right word! Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734356511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370704, "authorName": "AMCNJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amcnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those are what chrome bumpers should be. Fabulous!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734357154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370755, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely old machine, a driving or at least an engine idling video would be helpful for would-be bidders.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734357858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371026, "authorName": "NameTaken2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nametaken2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Charley The Tuna on wheels-\r\nFor those with Good Taste!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734361339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371040, "authorName": "rlincoln", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlincoln/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a 1952 Manhattan in 1967 for $75 The clutch slipped and the overdrive didn't engage. I was too young and too dumb to fix it, so I drove it until it threw a rod. I remember that the inside was huge, the brakes worked just fine without any modifications and the handling was adequate. I saw one at a show this past summer, the only one I had seen in many years. They were totally different looking than anything else on the road at the time, but mechanically, they were from an era soon left behind. An engine upgrade is a good idea, but I think this is a great opportunity to slip in a more modern V8 and not a Chevy 6.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734361506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371088, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734362259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371090, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @bondgraham just posted one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734362342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371118, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nametaken2 that\u2019s a good one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734362580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371846, "authorName": "marvmt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marvmt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bat you need to correct the engine/transmission description. Obviously wrong.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734368693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371941, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@marvmt We are working with the seller to obtain photos of the casting numbers on the engine block and transmission, and/or any other power/drive train identifying numbers.\r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734369273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16372305, "authorName": "anfojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anfojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm liking the interior... It's bigger than grandma's apartment...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734371664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16372375, "authorName": "anfojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anfojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a VO Manhattan...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734371944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16372501, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@anfojo the interior sold me when I first saw it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734372373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16373949, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m still waiting for the vanity plate \u201cSOZE\u201d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734377300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378691, "authorName": "NewKitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newkitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the exact engine please.\r\nYear/CID/casting numbers please.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734408203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378770, "authorName": "gocorcoran", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gocorcoran/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - Also a 12 v conversion from the 6v?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734409951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379044, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gocorcoran yes a 12v conversion", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734423066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379284, "authorName": "jimkf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimkf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The engine, and probably transmission, in this car is not the original. What's there now looks to be a GM six cylinder unit. The original was a flathead unit, not overhead valve as pictured.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734439875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380414, "authorName": "Geoffrey_Hacker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoffrey_hacker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller - I love the car but the title - as noted in the listing - states \"The Georgia title carries a notation reading \u201cConditional title \u2014 May not reflect all liens or other encumbrances.\u201d\r\n\r\nI would like to bid but what kind of assurances can Bring a Trailer / owner identify that there are no liens or other bills that have been placed against ownership of the car?\r\n\r\nThe statement on the title raises questions or....should raise questions. \r\n\r\nThanks for your time and help.\r\n\r\nGeoff", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734452648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380885, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Geoffrey Hacker it does say at top of title that there are zero liens. Title issued 12/02/2024", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734456315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380937, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Geoffrey_Hacker see below. And you can also verify using the title number. I hope that answers your question.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734456629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16383412, "authorName": "Oldcarguy2024", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy2024/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have a driving video?\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734465256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16384195, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also @Geoffrey_Hacker I called and found out all cars in Georgia 1962 or older can only be issued conditional titles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734467730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16385772, "authorName": "Geoffrey_Hacker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoffrey_hacker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller - Thanks Steve for the follow-up. Much appreciated. Geoff", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734473456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16388108, "authorName": "rsgfresnoca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsgfresnoca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a Kaiser Manhattan project car about 20 years ago. The front suspension was a clip from a Chevelle. It had a small block Chevy V8. Dakota Digital converted the stock instrument panel to digital readout. I didn't get to finish the project. I liked that it was neither Ford or Chevy. I'd love to start that project again but I'd be a dead person if I showed up with another project. Good luck bidders and seller. This looks like a good starting point.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734497390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16389083, "authorName": "NewKitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newkitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From what I can see the engine looks like a 250 CID late 60s?\r\nSure wish I could see those casting numbers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734532870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16389291, "authorName": "coloradodave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coloradodave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has it been converted to front disc brakes? Kind of looks like it in the photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734534818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16389730, "authorName": "68impala", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68impala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A rather clean example that is marred by engine and trans change (can't see any gain from doing it at all) Takes away too much of the originality of these unique cars", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734538885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16394070, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734556715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16394242, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Casting # @newkitty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734557145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16394352, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @rsgfresnoca I think so too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734557465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396105, "authorName": "studejack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/studejack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It shouldn't be hard to find a Kaiser engine for it. This car is worth multiple times the bid just on account of the cosmetics", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734562769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396142, "authorName": "NewKitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newkitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Casting numbers on the engine block.\r\nChevy engine not Kaiser.\r\nSo not that helpful.\r\nThose numbers tell me what year and type of valves.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734562941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396207, "authorName": "Oldcarguy2024", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy2024/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the undercarriage pictures leads me to believe it hasn\u2019t been driven in a while. \r\nIs it roadworthy?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734563340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396304, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldcarguy2024 definitely is", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734564393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396324, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@studejack you\u2019re correct", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734564533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396821, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dollycat3 That is absolutely true. Not every month you see a Kaiser Manhattan up for auction here on Bring A Trailer. Especially in this interesting color combination. I bet it turns heads wherever it goes.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734571083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16399378, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1996MBZ it definitely does that! Everywhere", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734627007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16400974, "authorName": "RustnDust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustndust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that rust on the front of the hood?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734634905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16401080, "authorName": "Abides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you show a close up of the bad spot on the hood please? Is that paint or is the metal torn or rusted. Thanks. Looks like front disk brakes to me.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734635287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16401535, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is rust", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734636870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405652, "authorName": "Jjfab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjfab/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by Jjfab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734656778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16405735, "authorName": "Oldcarguy2024", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy2024/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone commenting on the engine not being correct/original has not been addressed. Can you speak to that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734657930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16408225, "authorName": "bobdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put a Cadillac engine and transmission in it and have a cool cruiser.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734713185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16408716, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734716378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16410290, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The engine with numbers @Oldcarguy2024 @NewKitty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734721451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16410888, "authorName": "BobbyBeGood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbybegood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The swapping out of the engine appears to have taken place in other Kaisers. So not that uncommon.\r\nThis restored and modified '54 Manhattan has survived and remains on the road largely due to the Chevy 350 Small Block V8 and TH350 Transmission that has been swapped for the car's original 6-cylinder 226 cid L head engine and Hydramatic Transmission. This car sold for over $20,000\r\nhttps://www.saratogaautoauction.org/vehicles/366/1954-kaiser-manhattan", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734723221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16412025, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for providing a photo of the casting number on the engine, @Stevelu100 (The Seller)! We have updated the listing text to indicate that the car has been modified with a Chevrolet six-cylinder, and we also adjusted the description of the transmission to remove a specific gear count.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734726901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16412335, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobbyBeGood you definitely know your Kaisers! Good stuff!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734728109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16412342, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No problem @bringatrailer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734728146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16412405, "authorName": "NewKitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newkitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the update.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734728350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16412409, "authorName": "NewKitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newkitty/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by NewKitty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734728363, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413052, "authorName": "Jjfab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjfab/", "bidAmount": 1300, "content": "$1,300 bid placed by Jjfab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16415009, "authorName": "68impala", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68impala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are far more K-F still on the road with original engines and trans. Modifications are rare as they simply are not needed due to reliability of the Continental 6 engines, and either the GM Hydromatic auto, or the Borg Warner 3 speed, or 3 speed with OD. Most K-F owners are not afraid to drive their cars long distances. I've owned 2, a 1950-Frazer, and a 1953 Kaiser Traveler and never had a problem on the road", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734749800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16415151, "authorName": "trailerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailerman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a car loving kid in Santa Barbara Ca. I visited all the dealers regularly to see what new. I feel in love with the redesign from the boxy's.\r\n\r\nI am also a collector who desires originals; (please do not street rod). To me as an originalist, I find replacing the flat head Kaiser 6 with a \"Stove bolt\" Chev 6 is acceptable. \r\n\r\nWhat a beautiful car. Only 2 days and such a low bid? I have 35 cars , otherwise I would bid.\r\n\r\nMy Best to the auction.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734752824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16416916, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trailerman yes I\u2019m surprised at how low the bids are too. Thanks so much!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734799533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16418599, "authorName": "Spokayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spokayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stevelu100,\nA driving video showing what functions (and anything that doesn\u2019t) would probably help interested bidders quite a bit.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734808502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16420187, "authorName": "NewKitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newkitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First rule of selling anything is (It\u2019s only worth what someone else will give you for it)\r\nThat\u2019s why I rarely look at the reserve auction list.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734813959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421476, "authorName": "ehatl321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehatl321/", "bidAmount": 1400, "content": "$1,400 bid placed by ehatl321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734819000, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16421970, "authorName": "Tommyportage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyportage/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by Tommyportage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734824101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16422105, "authorName": "Abides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you send a close up of the rocker panels please, they look like some fill work might have been done.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734825905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422388, "authorName": "Jjfab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjfab/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by Jjfab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734829645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16422427, "authorName": "Hotbrain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotbrain/", "bidAmount": 1850, "content": "$1,850 bid placed by Hotbrain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734830167, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16422518, "authorName": "Donaldashton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldashton/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Donaldashton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734831571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16423153, "authorName": "NewKitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newkitty/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by NewKitty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734846492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16423262, "authorName": "Tommyportage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyportage/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Tommyportage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734854021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16424339, "authorName": "Duaney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duaney/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by Duaney", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734883057, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16424910, "authorName": "TheVintageCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thevintagecarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobbyBeGood Like comparing apples with oranges. That car was a '54, this one a '53. This car had production #s that exceeded 18,000, the '54 had a total according to that auction of a mere 4,107. That car had an auction estimate of between 25-35k yet it sold for just shy of 21k, short of the low est. All that said, this is a nice car, and if it were near me, at the current bid, I would be very interested.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734887877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16425435, "authorName": "Jailorsurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jailorsurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there an associated ( or otherwise ) site where buyers of BAT vehicles can display the updated vehicles that they have purchased here? And I mean in a show off way rather than a \u201cfor sale\u201d format. Would love to follow along and follow up on these cool cars!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734891390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16425782, "authorName": "ddama1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddama1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I read through a bunch of these bottom line is does it run and how well?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734893024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16426045, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ddama1 runs and runs good. Offers are kind of insulting but it\u2019s all good. I won\u2019t take it personal. I know what I\u2019m working with though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734894295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16426345, "authorName": "Abides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "too much rust. glwa", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734895480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16426526, "authorName": "HempFarmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hempfarmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m in Maryland and shocked at the current bid on this car. If I were the winning bidder, could I fly down and drive it home? Or would you recommend a trailer? From what I see in your pictures, the tires are in good shape. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734896105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427355, "authorName": "ehatl321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehatl321/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by ehatl321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734899240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427394, "authorName": "TheVintageCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thevintagecarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HempFarmer I can't speak for the mechanical capabilities of this Kaiser making the trip, but as for the tires being in \"good shape\"? You might want to re-look at pic 42 and take note of the dry rot on the white wall. If that's indicative of the tires age, I wouldn't chance it. I too, have been itching to bid on this with such a low current bid, but I live a lot farther away from it than you, and I would have it shipped. For me the shipping is quoted as $1,700 enclosed. Yours would be substantially less. Hardly worth the risk of a blow out.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734899459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427423, "authorName": "MrF1111", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrf1111/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very nice looking car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734899574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427426, "authorName": "JonesVintageParts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonesvintageparts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a deal!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734899588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427445, "authorName": "Jailorsurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jailorsurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stevelu100 respectfully asking why no drive video?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734899665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427461, "authorName": "PatCave7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patcave7/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by PatCave7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734899726, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427490, "authorName": "Stevelu100 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevelu100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jailorsurf I\u2019ve had the car put up. It\u2019s not at my residence. I\u2019ll be sure to do one .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734899857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427497, "authorName": "TheVintageCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thevintagecarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jailorsurf That certainly would have boosted interest. A rookie mistake which may prove costly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734899887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427550, "authorName": "Wheelman9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelman9/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Wheelman9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427574, "authorName": "Hotbrain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotbrain/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Hotbrain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427578, "authorName": "Jjfab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjfab/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by Jjfab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427581, "authorName": "Tommyportage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyportage/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by Tommyportage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427585, "authorName": "Wheelman9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelman9/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Wheelman9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427589, "authorName": "Tommyportage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyportage/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Tommyportage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427591, "authorName": "ehatl321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehatl321/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by ehatl321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427616, "authorName": "Wheelman9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelman9/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by Wheelman9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427618, "authorName": "Duaney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duaney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It has $3,000 worth of nice chrome on it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427622, "authorName": "Tommyportage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyportage/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by Tommyportage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427627, "authorName": "ehatl321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehatl321/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by ehatl321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900369, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427636, "authorName": "Tommyportage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyportage/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Tommyportage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427642, "authorName": "ehatl321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehatl321/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by ehatl321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427648, "authorName": "Wheelman9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelman9/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Wheelman9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900416, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427651, "authorName": "ehatl321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehatl321/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by ehatl321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900429, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427653, "authorName": "Duaney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duaney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder how it would do with a V-8", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734900437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427660, "authorName": "Oldcarguy2024", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy2024/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A #4 is worth 9 grand. \r\nMy opinion- better than a 4.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734900466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427670, "authorName": "Wheelman9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelman9/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Wheelman9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427671, "authorName": "ehatl321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehatl321/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by ehatl321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427683, "authorName": "Oldcarguy2024", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy2024/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duaney -agreed! A v8 of any flavor and some cool wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427688, "authorName": "ekstrandt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekstrandt/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by ekstrandt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427690, "authorName": "Duaney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duaney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But it's doing quite well with the 6", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734900613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427699, "authorName": "Oldcarguy2024", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy2024/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yea but the sound\u2026.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427702, "authorName": "ehatl321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehatl321/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by ehatl321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16427723, "authorName": "ehatl321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehatl321/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/22/24 for $5,500 to ehatl321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900763, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16427732, "authorName": "Oldcarguy2024", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy2024/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a buy!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734900797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427733, "authorName": "TheVintageCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thevintagecarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Call the cops, grand theft auto.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734900800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427741, "authorName": "Brentk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brentk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734900851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427759, "authorName": "PGO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I personally suspect the branded title kept the price down. Nice car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734900928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427762, "authorName": "Duaney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duaney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had I got it for my bid, I was greatly curious to see how they installed the 6, the quality of the work.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734900948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427807, "authorName": "JonesVintageParts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonesvintageparts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy! Wow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734901232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427889, "authorName": "Duaney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duaney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By the way, the color is called Pine Tint. One of the Darrin's colors.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734901554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428063, "authorName": "UncleBaldy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclebaldy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shoots\u2026. I spent more on my riding lawnmower\u2026.great fun for a small piece of cheddar imho .. congrats", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734902356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428808, "authorName": "68impala", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68impala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobbybegood The 54 and 55 Kaisers were made from leftover 53 bodies (with some changes). K-F was throwing in the towel and these years were produced from what was on hand to build them,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734911054, "type": "comment"}]