Kaiser Deluxe (1951)Alden Jewell, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Kaiser Deluxe

1951 — USA

Post-War (1946-1959)SedanAmericanUnder $50k ClassicsAffordable CollectiblesBarn Find Candidates1950s Americana
Engine3,707 cc I6 F-head
Power115 hp
Torque210 lb-ft
Transmission3-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Body StyleSedan
Weight3,400 lbs
0–60 mph15.0 sec
Top Speed90 mph
Production139,452 units
Original MSRP$2,195
BrakesDrum / Drum
SuspensionIndependent, coil springs / Live axle, leaf springs

Kaiser Deluxe

Kaiser-Frazer's 1951 models featured radical new styling that was years ahead of competitors. The low, wide design offered exceptional visibility and interior room thanks to its slab-sided construction. Standard safety features included recessed instruments, padded dash, and pop-out windshield, innovations that wouldn't become common until decades later.

$8,000 – $22,000

Check for rust in lower body panels. Parts availability limited. F-head engine reliable but unique to Kaiser.

Featured advanced safety features ahead of industry standards. Built in former WWII bomber plant at Willow Run. Styling created by legendary designer Howard Darrin.