When the sports car craze hit America after World War II, what passed for a sports car could be very different from company to company. At Chevrolet and Kaiser, a sports car was a traditional chassis with a sporty… more»
Darrin
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1 of 435: 1954 Kaiser Darrin Project Drop-Top
Small European sports cars were starting to catch fire in the early 1950s, leading Chevrolet to pioneer the Corvette as an American-made alternative. Fledging independent manufacturer Kaiser-Frazer also got into the act with the Kaiser Darrin, the second of… more»
Jul 13, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare Drop-Top: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
The post-war American vehicle manufacturing industry was vibrant as companies struggled to meet the demand placed on them by buyers deprived of new cars since early 1942. The first genuinely new models began emerging in the late 1940s, but… more»
Apr 9, 2023 • Auctions • 54 Comments
BF Auction: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos! Included with the car are an original owner’s manual, a factory parts list, vintage photos, and brochures. There are several strategies a car company can employ to bolster flagging sales, from… more»
Jan 31, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
One Year Only: 1954 Kaiser Darrin Convertible
The fifties were a fun and innovative time period in the course of automotive history, with one of the many reasons including it being the decade when the fiberglass-bodied car we all know and many of us love was… more»
Oct 21, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 435: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
The Darrin was a last-gasp effort by Kaiser Motors to remain viable in the auto business. It was a sports car designed to compete with the Chevy Corvette and European imports, but one problem led to another and only… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Green Dream Machine: 1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster
I’m not sure what the story is behind the paint selection on this rare 1954 Kaiser Darrin (you’re looking at #88 of only 435 ever produced), but it looks gorgeous. Although Darrins weren’t offered in this particular shade of green… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Only 435 Built! 1954 Kaiser Darrin
Have you ever seen one of these? I’ve only seen one up-close-and-personal at Das Awkscht Fescht, the big antique and classic car show held each August in Macungie, PA. It was white with a red interior just like this… more»
