Equipment
226 118hp L head six, GM Hydra Matic transmission, body color steel wheels with chrome wheel covers, BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls, dual GE spotlights, Amber driving lights, gold brightwork, bench seats, power steering, pushbutton AM radio.
Condition
One of 1,277 built in 1953 Body on restored before becoming a museum display Good older paint with some light scratches and swirl marks Clean engine bay Bambu roof vinyl is slightly discolored Very good interior Very neat and well appointed Kaiser Dragon, often called the Golden Dragon thanks to the 14 carat gold plated brightwork
Market commentary
One of the oddest cars to come from one of the 1950s oddest manufacturers in a good way the Dragons aura is that of a tiki bar on wheels. This is one of the least costly conversation starters in car collecting, a vehicle of unusual appearance and appeal that has been thoroughly and competently cosmetically restored and is nothing if not affordable. It should be cited the next time some skeptic says collector cars are too expensive. Its definitive answer is not.