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Using his own funds and without notifying Kaiser, Darrin produced a 2-seat roadster design. [7] [8] After he had completed a clay model in the first half of 1952, Darrin contacted Bill Tritt , who had pioneered the use of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP, commonly known as fiberglass ) in sports car bodies to have him produce a prototype.
- 1954 (435 produced)
- Sports car
- 2-door roadster
- Kaiser Motors
Nov 22, 2023 · In November 1952, the two-seater Kaiser Darrin made its debut at the Petersen Motorama exhibition in Los Angeles, stealing the limelight from its main rival, the Chevrolet Corvette roadster. However, while GM initiated Corvette production in the summer of 1953, Kaiser was only able to commence production of the roadster during the winter.
- Two-door Roadster
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- Kaiser Darrin 161
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Oct 12, 2023 · Pulling ideas such as his previously patented sliding doors (from his first aborted sports car design) that retracted into the front fenders, he started work on what would become the Kaiser Darrin 161. It would be a two-seat roadster on a Henry J chassis, initially powered by a flathead six-cylinder engine.
Nov 14, 2010 · He went on to make a success in producing Jeeps, but the economy sedans (the Henry J), luxury and family cars (Manhattan and Special), and the sporty, 2-seater Kaiser-Darrin were no longer manufactured after 1954.
Mar 17, 2024 · Its iconic 1950s design, crafted by Howard "Dutch" Darrin, showcased sweeping fenders, the signature "Darrin dip," and innovative "pocket" doors, setting it apart from its contemporaries. Despite its limited one-year production run and Kaiser-Frazer's eventual closure, the Kaiser-Darrin's design legacy endures, embodying the creative spirit and ...
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The first Kaiser Darrin prototype appeared at the Los Angeles Motorama in September 1952. This was an event founded by Hot Rod and Motor Trend publisher Robert E Petersen in 1950 to cater for hot rod and custom car enthusiasts. Public and media response to the Darrin was positive, with the roadster dubbed "the sports car that everyone has been ...
Nov 14, 2018 · News Blog. Rare Rides: A Very Rare Kaiser Darrin Roadster From 1954. by Corey Lewis. Published: November 14th, 2018 Share. A two-seat roadster produced by a short-lived Michigan company, the Kaiser Darrin was a case of grand aspiration meeting with minimal success.
