1949 Kaiser Traveler Sedan
THF90261 / 1949 Kaiser Traveler Sedan
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Artifact Overview
Henry Kaiser, who had become famous building ships during World War II, and Joseph Frazer, an experienced auto executive, combined in 1945 to form a new car company. Kaisers were stylish and well built, but competing against established car companies proved too big a task. American Kaiser production ceased in 1955, although cars were made in Argentina between 1958 and 1962.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1949
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
82.98.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Steel (Alloy)
Vinyl
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 64.5 in
Width: 72.875 in
Length: 206.5 in
Wheelbase: 123.5 in
Weight: 3446 lbs
Specifications
Make & Model: 1949 Kaiser Traveler sedan
Maker: Kaiser-Frazer Corporation, Willow Run, Michigan
Engine: inline-6, L-head valves, 226 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 64.5 inches
Wheelbase: 123.5 inches
Width: 73 inches
Overall length: 206.5 inches
Weight: 3456 pounds
Horsepower: 100 at 3600 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 34.6
Price: $2,088
Average 1949 wage: $3,000 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 8-1/2 months
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