Kaiser-Darrin Roadster

Important Sales Reviewed by SCM Experts

In each month’s issue for the past 38 years, SCM’s analysts have reviewed 5 to 7 significant cars sold at auction, and discuss what options, history, or details made that particular more or less valuable. They give their expert opinion on the market for these cars, and whether this car was well bought or well sold. If you’re thinking of purchasing a Kaiser-Darrin Roadster, you’ll likely find these profiles critical in helping you make the right decision. Each of the following is an article from our print magazine on a Kaiser-Darrin Roadster sold at auction.

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  1954 Kaiser-Darrin 161 Roadster

  By Carl Bomstead · Published July 28, 2017

  In the bustling years after World War II, American roads were peppered with ever-growing numbers of European and British sports cars. American servicemen returning from overseas duty were bringing home nimble little cars with gutsy engines and sleek styling. American manufacturers wanted in on the action, but nobody had a suitable car ready to compete […]

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  1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster

  By Carl Bomstead · Published December 1, 2013

  There have been many great automobile designers who have left their mark on the motoring landscape. Among these greats would have to be the contributions of Howard “Dutch” Darrin, whose design talent was favored among many of Hollywood’s elite. Quite simply, if you were famous and you wanted a car with a bit more flair, […]

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