For what would turn out to be its final year of production, the Frazer was given a complete restyle not shared with its sister Kaiser—ultimately making the 1951 Frazer a rare model when new, and even more so today.

The first 1951 models came off the production line March 15, 1950, including the Manhattan four-door hardtop sedan, which was new to the lineup for 1951. Not a true hardtop, it retained a center B-pillar fashioned of glass and framed in chrome-plated metal, along with chrome framework to hold the door windows in place. Also unique was a nylon-covered metal top, giving the car an upscale look and mimicking a convertible top in the upright position. The final production 1951 Frazers rolled off production lines in October 1950, including 152 Manhattan hardtop sedans and 131 convertibles.

According to author Jack Mueller’s book on Kaiser-Frazer; “These last Frazer automobiles were true luxury machines, whose interiors rivaled the best of the grand first-class staterooms on ocean-going passenger liners.”

This example has received a stunning restoration and it is powered by a 226.2-cid, 115-hp Supersonic L-head Continental six-cylinder engine connected to a Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. The Manhattan is finished in elegant tones that are greatly complemented by outstanding brightwork details. Leather is used liberally, and all models had power windows. This rarely seen vehicle is number 16 of only 132 built.