Equipment
331/200hp Cadillac, Carter 4-barrel, 3-speed, painted centerlock wire wheels, Nankang tires, dual sidemount spares with mirrors, side exhaust, de Dion rear suspension.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Titled as a 1952. Slightly dirty wheels. Grille isn't flush with the body. Dry, cracking headlight gaskets. Red paint on the door hinges. Dull, slightly beat up windshield frame. Uneven door gaps. Filler cap gasket is cracked. Gloppy, uneven paint finish inside where the spares fit. Light signs of use underneath. A car done to enjoy and not fret over while you're doing it. Rare, fast and charming even if it's far from perfect.
Market commentary
Sold by RM in Amelia Island in 2012 for $104,500 in if anything even worse condition than it was presented here. Its odometer now shows just 6 more miles than it did four years ago. Not having the panache or charisma of a J2 the more pedestrian K2 is however a practical, enjoyable tour car, especially with Cadillac V8 power, for a much more approachable price. This one won't win any car shows, but on a bright Spring day on a windy back road the driver won't care.