1954 Kaiser Darrin
A low-production fibreglass sports car with remarkable sliding doors.
1954 Kaiser Darrin med særpreget glassfiberkarosseri. · Wikimedia Commons / photographer & licence ↗
History and significance
A low-production fibreglass sports car with remarkable sliding doors. The body, powertrain and equipment distinguished this version from related mass-produced models.
Its central mechanical specification was 161 cu in (2,6 l) Willys Hurricane rekkesekser; period output is usually cited as 90 hp (periodeoppgitt). Factory ratings from the era require care when compared with modern SAE net figures.
The commonly quoted production figure is 435, covering production Kaiser Darrin cars, as commonly cited. Original documentation is particularly important when identifying rare variants. The photograph shows the model discussed in this article.
Why so few?
The production figure applies to: production Kaiser Darrin cars, as commonly cited.