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1949 Kaiser Vagabond DeLuxe
Engine:Inline 6
Displacement:226 cu in (3.7 L)
Horsepower:Estimated 100 hp
Torque:180 lb-ft
Compression Ratio:Estimated 7.3:1
Ignition System:Distributor and coil
Cooling System:Liquid-cooled
The 1949 Kaiser Vagabond emerges not merely as a car but as a symbol of postwar American ingenuity and optimism. Born from the ambitious Kaiser-Frazer Corporation, the Vagabond was a vehicle that dared to defy convention in an era ripe for change. With its roots firmly planted in the fertile soil of post-World War II America, the Vagabond was more than just transportation; it was a statement of progress and possibility. Among its many notable moments, the Vagabond stood out for its unique hatchback design, a rarity at the time and a precursor to the versatile vehicles that would follow.
Technically part of the DeLuxe line, the Vagabond was sold alongside a four-door DeLuxe Sedan, a four-door DeLuxe Convertible, and the Virginian, a four-door hardtop. The Vagabond was actually a utility sedan and it had a beautiful cargo area:
The rear seats fold flat for increased cargo space, and a covered spare tire is present in the left-rear doorwell, making that door virtually unusable. From the outside, this looked like an attractive-enough sedan. But with that rear hatch and wood-slat cargo area, it’s quite a looker from the inside. And functional too.
Power is from a 3.7-liter inline-six capable of 100 horsepower. It is estimated that only 25 of these were produced for the 1949 model year. While the DeLuxe Vagabond might sound like a stylish hobo, this car is one of Kaiser-Frazer’s best pieces of work.
Lets go Camping in Style. Sunrise, FL
1949 Kaiser Vagabond DeLuxe
Engine:Inline 6
Displacement:226 cu in (3.7 L)
Horsepower:Estimated 100 hp
Torque:180 lb-ft
Compression Ratio:Estimated 7.3:1
Ignition System:Distributor and coil
Cooling System:Liquid-cooled
The 1949 Kaiser Vagabond emerges not merely as a car but as a symbol of postwar American ingenuity and optimism. Born from the ambitious Kaiser-Frazer Corporation, the Vagabond was a vehicle that dared to defy convention in an era ripe for change. With its roots firmly planted in the fertile soil of post-World War II America, the Vagabond was more than just transportation; it was a statement of progress and possibility. Among its many notable moments, the Vagabond stood out for its unique hatchback design, a rarity at the time and a precursor to the versatile vehicles that would follow.
Technically part of the DeLuxe line, the Vagabond was sold alongside a four-door DeLuxe Sedan, a four-door DeLuxe Convertible, and the Virginian, a four-door hardtop. The Vagabond was actually a utility sedan and it had a beautiful cargo area:
The rear seats fold flat for increased cargo space, and a covered spare tire is present in the left-rear doorwell, making that door virtually unusable. From the outside, this looked like an attractive-enough sedan. But with that rear hatch and wood-slat cargo area, it’s quite a looker from the inside. And functional too.
Power is from a 3.7-liter inline-six capable of 100 horsepower. It is estimated that only 25 of these were produced for the 1949 model year. While the DeLuxe Vagabond might sound like a stylish hobo, this car is one of Kaiser-Frazer’s best pieces of work.