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Topic starter
28/12/2021 10:07 pm
Two Orphans from 1949. I've had the Kaiser in my collection for several years now, the Frazer joined last year from the Dick Brown Collection. I think they are both very well-done models and were both issued by Conquest Models.
The Frazer Manhattan Sedan is finished in Doeskin & Cardinal, the Kaiser Virginian Sedan is in Indian Ceramic and is a replica of the one that resides in the Gilmore Car Museum. It is the only one of these I've ever seen.
Thanks for looking.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
28/12/2021 10:31 pm
Boy am I jealous! I would love to have the pair. I have these emblems to display with them... if I ever do get them. LOL
28/12/2021 10:44 pm
John, thanks for posting these two fine models, neither of which I have. The closest I can come are a couple of Highway Travelers and a single Madison. Well, from the other end of the spectrum I have a couple of contemporary Tootsietoy versions. I will attach some quick shots. I really appreciate your post, as I have never seen these two. I have a hunch they don't show up too often at sales.
28/12/2021 11:36 pm
Topic starter
28/12/2021 11:41 pm
I don't believe they do either. I've not seen them often. The Frazer was the 1st time I had and feel very lucky to have purchased it.
David the '51 Frazer sedan you've shown is equally evasive. I been looking for one for some time, it's always a treat to see yours.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
29/12/2021 9:07 am
I'm jealous too!! Those are beautiful!
29/12/2021 9:42 am
I have the Kaiser and the Frazer but my Frazer is by Highway Travelers.
29/12/2021 11:20 am
For some good pictures and history of the '51 Frazer, see https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/5349-1951-frazer-manhattan-convertible/
I also like the inclusion of production numbers in https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2015/05/12/frazer-of-distinction-the-rarely-seen-1951-manhattan-convertible
29/12/2021 3:20 pm
Here's my contribution to this theme, my '53 Kaiser Frazer Manhattan along with a dealer trunk emblem from the day.
