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During the Second World War, the production of automobiles ceased to support the war effort, and any manufacturing plants were converted to military production. For Kaiser, they supplied the U.S. military with everything from motors, guns, aluminum, and steel components, to entire ships. When the war came to a close, automobile production resumed. Like most other marques in the industry, production resumed where it had left off, with few styling changes or enhancements. The Kaisers sold well in 1947 but within a few short years, that all changed. Turmoil at the management level and stiff competition in the marketplace had reversed Kaiser's good fortunes. By 1949, Kaiser had a vast amount of unsold inventory in their warehouses and on dealer's lots. To help stimulate sales, a number of specialty models were created, including the Virginian. It featured a revised roofline, a fabric-covered top, and eye-catching paint schemes. They were two-door sedans with seating for six that took on the appearance of a convertible. The doors featured thin window frames and removable center posts. They were listed at $3,000, which put them second in price only to the convertible sedan.
This vehicle was brought to the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it had an estimated value of $50,000 - $60,000. It was offered without reserve, and since there were not many of these made in 1949, they do not come up for sale too often. The lot was sold for a high bid of $38,500 including the buyer's premium.
It is powered by a 226 cubic-inch L-head six-cylinder engine that produces just over 110 horsepower. There are a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel self-centering hydraulic drum brakes. It is finished in its original shade of Indian Ceramic and its odometer reads less than 38,000 miles since new. It is the recipient of a cosmetic restoration that was completed in the early 2000s. It came equipped from the factory with a radio, clock, and heater plus a defroster.
It is believed that less than 1,000 units were created, with only a few still in existence in modern times.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007
This vehicle was brought to the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it had an estimated value of $50,000 - $60,000. It was offered without reserve, and since there were not many of these made in 1949, they do not come up for sale too often. The lot was sold for a high bid of $38,500 including the buyer's premium.
It is powered by a 226 cubic-inch L-head six-cylinder engine that produces just over 110 horsepower. There are a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel self-centering hydraulic drum brakes. It is finished in its original shade of Indian Ceramic and its odometer reads less than 38,000 miles since new. It is the recipient of a cosmetic restoration that was completed in the early 2000s. It came equipped from the factory with a radio, clock, and heater plus a defroster.
It is believed that less than 1,000 units were created, with only a few still in existence in modern times.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007
2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $38,500
1949 Kaiser Virginian Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Kaiser Virginian
(Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
1949 Kaiser Virginian Sedan Sold for USD$31,900 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1949 Kaiser Virginian Sedan Sold for USD$34,100 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1949 Kaiser Virginian Sold for USD$38,500 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
1949 KAISER VIRGINIAN FOUR DOOR Sold for USD$26,500 2001 Kruse Auction - Auburn, IN | |
1949 KAISER VIRGINIAN 4-DOOR Sold for USD$39,600 2001 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2001 |
Kaiser Virginians That Failed To Sell At Auction
1949 Kaiser Virginian's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1949 Kaiser Virginian Sedan | 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | $24,000 | |||
1949 Kaiser Virginian | 2019 Mecum : Dallas | $20,000 | |||
1949 Kaiser Virginian | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $18,000 |
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