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Other Makes Manhattan (1953)
for sale

Price: US $4,250.00

Description:

1953 Kaiser Manhattan, body complete, straight, and all chrome there. Head turning widows peak windshield and all other glass there. Has rust in the floor by the A pillars and petina on the outside. The original Supersonic 226 flat head engine runs, idles fine but will not stay running when put into gear usually after about 3-5minutes, (vacuum leak(s)carburetor? ignition issue?, may need a ballast resistor for the coil not sure) It has good compression on all six 120 psi+, electronic distibutor so no points, changed over to 12 volt, alternator and bracket installed, 4 Speed Hydramatic transmission rebuilt in 2011, manual brakes worked ok but just recently blew out a front wheel cylinder while moving it into the back yard, tires new in 2011. I also have a universal 12 circuit wiring harness I never installed included in the deal. Seats, carpet and dash upholstery need to be redone. It has great history. This car is originally from San Diego and belonged to the Kaiser Frazer dealership owner in lemon grove (where the home depo is now), and still has the original liscence plate frames from the dealership. This is a great car to take to the next level of restoration or to make it a custom rod. I have the title and registration current. Asking $4, 250 or best offer.
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