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The Frazer automobile was built from 1946 through 1951 by the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation of Willow Run Ypsilanti, Michigan. Along with Crosley, these were the first American car with a new envelope body and new postwar styling. The Frazer was named after the American automobile executive Joseph W. Frazer who was now president and general manager of Kaiser-Frazer. Styling was handled by Howard 'Dutch' Darrin along with help from other Kaiser-Frazer stylists.
For 1951, the Frazer models were dramatically restyled with body styles including a four-door convertible, a hardtop sedan, and the Frazer Vagabond (a unique hatchback sedan). All Frazers were essentially hand-built at the Kaiser-Frazer facility.
This Frazer, serial number 002, is the second example built after the new 1951 Kaiser-Frazer models debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in February 1950. It is believed that it was owned and driven by Henry J. Kaiser during his time in Michigan and even accompanied him to Hawaii in 1955. The car was later acquired by an owner in Texas, where it resided until 1989 when it was sold to an individual in Maryland. The car has never been completely restored. The odometer currently shows 66,000 miles which is believed to be original.
Power is from a Continental-derived Supersonic six-cylinder engine offering 115 horsepower. There is a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. The power top is hydraulically operated, as are the windows, and there is a push-button radio, heater, dual windshield post spotlights, directional signals, and backup lights.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2015
For 1951, the Frazer models were dramatically restyled with body styles including a four-door convertible, a hardtop sedan, and the Frazer Vagabond (a unique hatchback sedan). All Frazers were essentially hand-built at the Kaiser-Frazer facility.
This Frazer, serial number 002, is the second example built after the new 1951 Kaiser-Frazer models debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in February 1950. It is believed that it was owned and driven by Henry J. Kaiser during his time in Michigan and even accompanied him to Hawaii in 1955. The car was later acquired by an owner in Texas, where it resided until 1989 when it was sold to an individual in Maryland. The car has never been completely restored. The odometer currently shows 66,000 miles which is believed to be original.
Power is from a Continental-derived Supersonic six-cylinder engine offering 115 horsepower. There is a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. The power top is hydraulically operated, as are the windows, and there is a push-button radio, heater, dual windshield post spotlights, directional signals, and backup lights.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2015
2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $65,000
Sale Price :
USD $55,000
2014 RM Auctions - Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $70,000
Sale Price :
USD $41,250
1951 Frazer Manhattan Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Frazer Manhattan
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
1951 Frazer Manhattan Sedan Sold for USD$37,400 2021 Mecum : Chicago | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Sedan Sold for USD$28,600 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Sedan Sold for USD$33,000 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$38,500 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021 | |
1951 FRAZER MANHATTAN CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: F516B001062 Sold for USD$31,900 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sold for USD$31,900 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sedan Chassis#: F516B001050 Sold for USD$55,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | |
1951 FRAZER MANHATTAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: F5165B001062 Sold for USD$36,000 2015 Mecum - Anaheim | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sedan Chassis#: F516-001002 Sold for USD$55,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Chassis#: F516001002 Sold for USD$41,250 2014 RM Auctions - Hershey | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sold for USD$45,100 2014 Auctions America : California | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sold for USD$27,500 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Sedan 226/115 HP, Automatic Sold for USD$41,000 2013 Mecum Auction - Chicago | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Four Door Convertible Sold for USD$48,000 2013 Leake Car Auctions - Tulsa Ok | |
1951 Frazer Manhattan Sedan Chassis#: F-516-B001168 Sold for USD$37,400 2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA | |
1951 Frazer-Manhattan Convertible Sedan Chassis#: F516B001099 Sold for USD$38,500 2004 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall |
Frazer Manhattans That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Frazer Manhattan's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $35,000 | |||
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sedan | 2016 Auctions America : Santa Monica | $50,000 | |||
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sedan | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $41,000 | |||
1951 Frazer Manhattan Four-Door Sedan | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $32,500 | |||
1951 Frazer Manhattan 4-Door Convertible | 2010 Mecum Auctions St. Paul MN Auction | $23,000 | |||
1951 FRAZER MANHATTAN FOUR DOOR CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $27,500 |
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