Vehicle Description
1954 Kaiser-Darrin 161 Convertible America's First Production
Fiberglass Sports Car As one just 435 produced in the limited
production run, this Kaiser Darrin 161 Convertible is exemplary of
this rare and innovative boulevardier. Wearing a very well detailed
older restoration, this Kaiser Darrin is finished in the
period-correct shade of Pine Tint with matching vinyl interior and
three-position top. The wonderful period aesthetic is punctuated by
B.F. Goodrich wide-white bias-ply tires on beautifully finished
chrome wire wheels. Contrary to the ornate fins and chrome that
began to prevail in American car design at the time, the Kaiser
Darrin distinctly clean and unadorned, particularly when viewed in
profile. This car's Glaspar-built body and Pine Tint paintwork are
in excellent condition. Under the hood, Kaiser's robust F-head
inline-six is clean and very nicely detailed, with authentic
fittings and details like the oil bath air cleaner and Fram oil
filter housing. Though built in small numbers, it paved the way for
the greater success of the Corvette and Thunderbird. While biased
toward relaxed cruising as opposed to being an outright sports car,
the Kaiser Darrin nonetheless marks a significant milestone for the
American home-grown sporty car class and is a fascinating styling
exercise from one of America's greatest industrial designers. This
collector-grade example would be at home in a wide variety of
collections. One of only 435 produced Beautifully restored in
period-correct colors Penned by one of history's greatest designers
Unmistakable pocket doors The first American fiberglass production
fiberglass sports car Fitted with desirable wire wheels A legend of
1950s motoringPrice: $97,500
