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Kaiser Deluxe



Kaiser Deluxe

Kaiser Deluxe

Kaiser Deluxe

Kaiser Deluxe

1951

Engine Type L-Head 6-cylinder Assembled in Michigan
Bore & Stroke 3 5/16 x 4 3/8 Number Built 140,000
Displacement 226 cubic inch Transmission Hydra-Matic
Valves 12 Valves Fuel Economy  
Horsepower 115 bhp @ 3600 rpm Top speed  
Torque 190 lbs @ 1800 rpm Original Cost $2,275. - $2,433.

In 1945 California industrialist Henry J. Kaiser partnered with automobile executive Joe Frazer to respond to the American consumer's postwar demand for cars, mounting the last real American challenge to Detroit's Big Three automakers. They produced cars like 1949 Kaiser Vagabond, 1948 Frazer Manhattan, 1953 Kaiser Manhattan two-door sedan, the Dragon sedans, and Henry J. compact coupes as well as some modified Henry J race cars. Kaiser and Frazer automobiles were manufactured at Kaiser's Willow Run, Michigan, factory from 1946 to 1955, when declining sales forced the closing of Kaiser's domestic operations. At that time production was moved to Argentina and Brazil, where the company turned out a series of sedans, trucks and Jeeps until the company was sold to a combine of Ford and Renault owners in the late 1960s.

As seen here, Kaiser received a handsome new body style for 1951. From every angle it was unlike any other American car of the day. It offered 700 sq. inches more glass area than its competitors. The '51 Kaiser offered bright exterior colors and exciting interiors. Kaiser was probably the first company to push safety offering a padded dash, recessed instruments, and outstanding visibility. The Kaiser also had a windshield that popped out. Many felt a V8 would have made the car unbeatable in performance. The lack of a V8 would hurt Kaiser sales as the 50's wore on.

Donated by the Kirby Family