Kaiser Deluxe Convertible (1949)Pedro Ribeiro Simões from Lisboa, Portugal, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Kaiser Deluxe Convertible

1949 — USA

Post-War (1946-1959)American
Engine3,707 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Kaiser Deluxe Convertible

The Kaiser Deluxe Convertible represented the optimism of post-war American industry with its wide, low profile and upscale trim. Kaiser-Frazer Corporation emerged from World War II surplus factory capacity and challenged Detroit's established order. The convertible featured a power-operated top and luxurious interior materials that competed with more expensive V8-powered rivals. Despite innovative engineering and styling, Kaiser struggled against the marketing power of the Big Three and ceased production by the mid-1950s.