Vehicle Description
1953 Kaiser Traveler Hatchback, Very Rare Car! Travelers are
considered one of the Deluxe models, were available in two and
four-door, this is a 4 door Sedan styles. They are often said to be
among the first hatchbacks ever built. It is believed that just a
handful were built. Based at Willow Run, Michigan, from 1945 to
1953. In 1953 Kaiser Motors made cars, Then Kaiser merged with
Willys-Overland to form Willys Motors Incorporated, moving its
production operations to the Willys plant to Toledo, Ohio where
cars were manufactured under the Kaiser marque until 1955. Their
South American operations continued to build passenger cars well up
into the 1960s. The company changed its name to Kaiser Jeep
Corporation in 1963. Founded as Kaiser-Frazer in mid 1945, over 77
years ago. In 1952 and 1953, Kaiser-Frazer provided Sears, Roebuck
and Company with Allstate-branded automobiles that retailer sold
through selected Sears Auto Centers. The cars, based on the Henry J
models that Kaiser-Frazer dealers were selling, were in the Sears
catalog, but the car could not be purchased by mail order. Howard
Dutch Darrin and Duncan McRae were responsible for their advanced
design. Over previous years the 52' and 53' years featured
distinctive new lines; the thick sides. The small windows of
earlier cars were replaced by sculptured panels with a
characteristic Darrin dip below the rear side windows and an
unprecedented amount of glass often referred to as "sleek
greenhouses". The steeply raked windshield and rear window also
shared an unusual center dip, which added strength to the structure
and increased glass area to 3,541 square inches; the reverse-angled
rear quarter windows added dynamic tension to the design years
before BMW made it their trademark. Front appearance became subtler
with a thin chrome grille bar and less massive bumpers, and the
hunchback trunk was made less severe with squared-off rear fenders.
Powered by the "Supersonic Six, the long-running L-head
straight-six cylinder engine. Very nice Peacock Blue paint. Good
body fit lines and gaps. Oversized mirror like chrome rocker panel
moldings started at the edge of the front wheel well and ran the
length of the car and gracefully merged into the large rear bumper
and are continued, although the shape is altered, across the front
above the front bumper. The car has very large slightly slanted
"bullet" taillights. The headlights are wrapped by a classy bulbous
hump and trimmed with A circular chrome bezel with horizontal
points Dead center on the left and right of the headlight. The car
features classic elegant touches everywhere you look. Weather
looking from the back of the car or the front of the car your eye
just flows over the amazing shapes and curves. Flip down tail gate
style trunk opening. The interior features an extremely nice vinyl
bench seat, light tan carpeting, two tone door panels separated by
an elongated S shaped trim creates a great look. Cloth on top,
woven on the bottom (like carpet). Vinyl arm rest pads. The gauge
cluster is chrome with small squares with "Manhattan" script in a
smooth rectangle. Actual gauges, not wearing lights. Column shift,
Leather wrapped steering wheel cover. Red Painted Steel Wheels with
K (Kaser) over a majestic Lion which is the company's logo. Thick
white wall poly ply tires. The Front Bumper is from a Manhattan and
that might explain why the fender scripts as well. The backup
lights are likely aftermarket units. The Windshield visor and side
window rain shields were dealer installed accessories. This vehicle
is either classic, antique, exotic, super rare, or all of the
above. This vehicle is being sold from one of the largest
automobile museums in the world. We want to be clear and try to
answer any questions our customers might have prior to purchasing.
Financing is Available as is Vehicle Shipping from the Museum to
your Garage. A Classic Car Warranty is Available for Purchase.
Please speak to our Sales Associate for more information. Our team
is working and available anytime by Phone or Text for your
convenience at 407-559-7759. Thank you for your interest!
