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1954 Kaiser Darrin Sport Convertible

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    This Darrin was owned (pre-1970s) by Don Noska of California. It was sold to Lowell Johnson from Wisconsin, who sold the car to Victor Carbe, Jr., of Hazelton, PA. Carbe sold the car to George Domer of Milton, PA. Someone repainted the Darrin metallic green, and the upholstery became black. A dual exhaust system was installed on the car. The Darrin sat in Domer's garage for 25 years, partially disassembled. When the present owner purchased the car, the fiberglass get coat was totally gone, leaving a very rough surface. A full body-off restoration was performed by Westmoreland Antique Auto Restorations in Blairsville, PA. The upholstery was done by Larry Learn, of Clymer, PA. Research, parts location, and chassis restoration were performed by Ron Strapel.

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    1954 Kaiser Darrin Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Kaiser Darrin

    (Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin 161 Roadster
    Chassis#: 161001020
    Sold for USD$128,800
      2025 Broad Arrow Auctions : Academy of Art University Collection
     
    1954 KAISER DARRIN ROADSTER
    Chassis#: 161001046
    Sold for USD$97,900
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall
     
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster
    Chassis#: 161-001181
    Sold for USD$88,000
      2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
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    1954 Kaiser-Darrin 161 Convertible
    Chassis#: 161-001233
    Sold for USD$71,680
      2024 Bonhams : The Audrain Concours Auction
     
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster
    Chassis#: 161-001099
    Sold for USD$78,400
      2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey
     
    1954 KAISER DARRIN ROADSTER
    Chassis#: 161001046
    Sold for USD$86,900
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
     
    1954 KAISER DARRIN ROADSTER
    Chassis#: 161001114
    Sold for USD$88,000
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
     
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster
    Chassis#: 3495435
    Sold for USD$80,640
      2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
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    1954 Kaiser Darrin Convertible
    Chassis#: 161001281
    Sold for USD$72,600
      2023 Mecum : Houston
     
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster
    Sold for USD$101,200
      2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
     
    1954 KAISER DARRIN CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 161001088
    Sold for USD$82,500
      2022 Barrett-Jackson : Houston
     
    1954 Kaiser Darrin
    Sold for USD$82,000
      2022 Fall Carlisle Auction
     
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster Convertible
    Chassis#: 161001302
    Sold for USD$101,920
      2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
     
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster
    Chassis#: 161-001228
    Sold for USD$89,100
      2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
     
    1954 KAISER DARRIN CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 161001114
    Sold for USD$110,000
      2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
     
    1954 KAISER DARRIN
    Chassis#: 161001239
    Sold for USD$110,000
      2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
     
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster
    Sold for USD$93,500
      2021 Mecum : Indy 2021
     
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster
    Chassis#: 161-001390
    Sold for USD$137,500
      2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads February
     
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster
    Sold for USD$96,250
      2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee
     
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Sports Convertible
    Chassis#: 161-001022
    Sold for USD$76,160
      2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction
     

    Kaiser Darrins That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1954 Kaiser Darrin's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster1610012322025 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction   
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster1610013672024 Mecum : Las Vegas$85,000  
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Convertible1610013182024 Mecum : Kissimmee$60,000$95,000$125,000
    1954 KAISER DARRIN1610010222022 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Geared Online $100,000$130,000
    1954 Kaiser Darrin 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee   
    1954 Kaiser Darrin KD161 Roadster1610012532017 Motostalgia : Amelia Island $90,000$120,000
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall$80,000  
    1954 Kaiser Darrin1610010012015 Mecum : Monterey$200,000$275,000$300,000
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale$70,000  
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster Convertible 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select   
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster 2014 Auctions America : California$65,000  
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin Convertible16110072013 Mecum Auctions Monterey$80,000  
    1954 Kaiser Darrin KF-161 Convertible 2012 Leake Auctions Dallas$77,500  
    1954 Kaiser Darrin 161 Roadster 2011 Mecum Auctions Dallas, TX Auction$90,000  
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Sport Convertible1610014292010 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction $110,000$130,000
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction$75,000  
    1954 Kaiser-Darrin 161 Roadster1610010692009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company $100,000$125,000
    1954 Kaiser Darrin16111732009 MidAmerica Auctions Saint Paul RiverCentre$87,500  
    1954 KAISER DARRIN 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2009$72,500  
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster 2009 Mecum Kissimmee, FL Auction$100,000  
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster 2009 Mecum Kissimmee, FL Auction$100,000  
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Convertible1610010712008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions$87,500$90,000$120,000
    1954 KAISER DARRIN CVTBLE 2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 23, 2008   
    1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster 2008 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction$53,000  
    1954 KAISER DARRIN CONVERTIBLE 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$31,000  
    1954 KAISER DARRIN CONVERTIBLE 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$34,000  
    1954 KAISER DARRIN CONVERTIBLE 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$32,000  

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