Into a booming seller’s market for new cars in the USA, the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation launched the boldly designed 1947 Kaiser. Continue reading
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The First Hatchbacks? Kaiser-Frazer’s 1949-53 Traveler and Vagabond
In 1949, the resourceful engineers at Kaiser-Frazer came up with a clever sedan-station wagon hybrid that was marketed as the Traveler and Vagabond. Continue reading
Kaiser’s Premium Brand: The 1947-51 Frazer
Kaiser Motors launched its attack on the Motor City battling on two fronts: with the medium-priced Kaiser and the Frazer premium brand. Continue reading
False Start: The Front-Wheel Drive 1946 Kaiser
Kaiser-Frazer launched an ambitious assault on the Detroit automotive establishment, but was then forced to scale back its plans. Continue reading
Kaiser-Frazer Lays an Egg: The 1951-54 Henry J
With the 1951-54 Henry J, Kaiser-Frazer created a cute and memorable car for collectors to enjoy today. But when they were new, the company could barely give them away. Continue reading
The Department Store Car: The 1952-53 Sears Allstate
In the 1950s, Sears was America’s favorite department store, marketing everything from hog feeders to wedding dresses—and a spiffy little automobile called the Allstate. Continue reading
Father of the Henry J: The 1948 AMP Prototype
The Kaiser-Frazer Corporation no longer exists, but somehow a lone prototype for one of its most memorable cars, the 1951-1954 Henry J, managed to survive. Here’s the tale of the one-of-a-kind 1948 AMP. Continue reading