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- 1956 Kaiser Manhattan Four-Door Sedan
1956 Kaiser Manhattan Four-Door Sedan
Lot Number 117
1956 Kaiser Manhattan Four-Door Sedan
A head-turning, 1950s American sedan with evocative 'Dan Dare' styling.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- Sold for: £6,525
Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.
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BODY COLOUR
Ivory / Green -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
NOT UK REGISTERED - NOVA SUPP
SALE ROOM NOTICE
SUMMARY
A head-turning, 1950s American sedan with evocative 'Dan Dare' styling.
DESCRIPTION
- A rare and highly stylish 1950s sedan designed by Howard ‘Dutch’ Darrin
- Advertised when new as being ‘one of the safest cars available’
- Exquisite styling with a jet-air scoop grille, elegant tear-drop headlights and enormous wrap around rear window
- Six-cylinder supercharged engine with HydraMatic automatic transmission
- Superbly restored two-tone interior with exquisite 1950s detailing
- Part of a private collection in recent years, and lightly used, so an element of recommissioning is to be expected
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 117
- Make
- KAISER
- Model
- MANHATTAN
- Variant
- Saloon
- Registration Number
- NOT UK REGISTERED - NOVA SUPP
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- K542001087
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Ivory / Green
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACT
CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT
OVERALL:
91 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Having been unused in recent times and element of recommissioning is to be expected
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Having been unused in recent times and element of recommissioning is to be expected
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Having been unused in recent times and element of recommissioning is to be expected
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Having been unused in recent times and element of recommissioning is to be expected
Vehicle History
About the CCA Vendor Condition Report
A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- CONSIGNOR
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACTVehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
