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1954 Kaiser Darrin Navigation
Based on a modified Kaiser Darrin Roadster, this is the only documented Darrin Sports Car known to exist. Its 161 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder engine was upgraded by Darrin with his installation of a McCulloch supercharger (Darrin option number one). It now produces 135 hp at 5,200 rpm and is mated to a three-speed manual transmission with a BorgWarner electric overdrive.
This is one of 20 cars finished in Satin Yellow and was trimmed from the factory with a white top and interior. In addition, this car carries a removable hard top with side windows designed by Darrin.
Following Darrin's 1955 modifications to this Kaiser Darrin (# 389,) he sold it to a California couple through his Los Angeles store, 'Darrin of Hollywood.'
This is one of 20 cars finished in Satin Yellow and was trimmed from the factory with a white top and interior. In addition, this car carries a removable hard top with side windows designed by Darrin.
Following Darrin's 1955 modifications to this Kaiser Darrin (# 389,) he sold it to a California couple through his Los Angeles store, 'Darrin of Hollywood.'
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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 |   |
| 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 |   |
| 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.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster | 161001232 | 2025 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster | 161001367 | 2024 Mecum : Las Vegas | $85,000 | ||
| 1954 Kaiser Darrin Convertible | 161001318 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | $95,000 | $125,000 |
| 1954 KAISER DARRIN | 161001022 | 2022 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Geared Online | $100,000 | $130,000 | |
| 1954 Kaiser Darrin | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
| 1954 Kaiser Darrin KD161 Roadster | 161001253 | 2017 Motostalgia : Amelia Island | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $80,000 | |||
| 1954 Kaiser Darrin | 161001001 | 2015 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 Convertible | 1611007 | 2013 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 Convertible | 161001429 | 2010 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 Roadster | 161001069 | 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | $100,000 | $125,000 | |
| 1954 Kaiser Darrin | 1611173 | 2009 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 Convertible | 161001071 | 2008 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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