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1953 Kaiser Manhattan Sedan

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Sept. 5, 2021, offered with no reserve.

$17,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $15,714, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1953
Make and model
Kaiser Manhattan
Generation
Manhattan (1953 to 1955)
Version
Manhattan (1953 to 1955)
Chassis
K532012938
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, 37% over its top.

Middle half of sales$5,975 to $11,500
Median$8,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 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 $5,975 and $11,500.

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