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Supercharged 1953 Kaiser Manhattan Two-Door Sedan

Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 17, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$25,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1953
Make and model
Kaiser Manhattan
Generation
Manhattan (1953 to 1955)
Chassis
K532006233
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)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 4 comparable sales, 119% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,988 to $11,438
Median$9,125
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Kaiser Manhattan (1953 to 1955) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,988 and $11,438.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1953 Kaiser Manhattan SedanMecum, Jan. 7, 2026MecumJan. 7, 2026$3,950
1953 Kaiser Manhattan SedanMecum, May 15, 2025MecumMay 15, 2025$15,000
1954 KAISER MANHATTANBarrett-Jackson, June 27, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 27, 2026$8,000
1954 Kaiser Manhattan Supercharged SedanBring a Trailer, July 16, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 16, 2025$10,250