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1949 Frazer Manhattan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 2, 2023.

$24,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $22,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Kaiser Manhattan
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
F496009888
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 15% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,950 to $19,182
Median$8,900
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Kaiser Manhattan in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,950 and $19,182.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1950 Frazer Manhattan Convertible SedanRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$29,464
1947 Frazer Manhattan SedanMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$8,900
350-Powered 1952 Kaiser Manhattan Four-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2025$7,000