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1954 Kaiser Manhattan Supercharged Sedan

Sold at RM Sotheby's on July 18, 2015, offered with no reserve.

$7,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $7,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1954
Make and model
Kaiser Manhattan
Generation
Manhattan (1953 to 1955)
Chassis
K542004249
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 14% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,000 to $15,000
Median$10,250
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 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 $8,000 and $15,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
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
1953 Kaiser Manhattan SedanMecum, Jan. 7, 2026MecumJan. 7, 2026$3,950
1953 Kaiser Manhattan SedanMecum, May 15, 2025MecumMay 15, 2025$15,000
Supercharged 1953 Kaiser Manhattan Two-Door SedanBring a Trailer, March 17, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 17, 2025$25,000