{"id":1977928,"date":"2026-09-18T16:47:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T20:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1948-kaiser-special\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T15:24:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T19:24:50","slug":"1948-kaiser-special","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1948-kaiser-special\/","title":{"rendered":"1948 Kaiser Special Restomod"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>1948 Kaiser Special Sedan \u2013 Fuel-Injected 350ci V8 \u2013 3-Speed Automatic \u2013 Restomod<\/h3>\n<p>The Kaiser Special holds an important place in automotive history as the debut model from one of America&#8217;s major post-war independent automakers. Designed under the influence of Howard &#8220;Dutch&#8221; Darrin, its modern &#8220;pontoon&#8221; styling moved away from pre-war separate fenders, introducing a smooth, slab-sided body style that influenced subsequent industry designs.<\/p>\n<p>This particular 1948 Kaiser Special Sedan has been modified into a Restomod, replacing its original powertrain with a 350ci V8 engine, Holley Sniper 2 electronic fuel injection, and a Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in metallic teal with multi-color graphics, the car combines its vintage aesthetic and two-piece split windshield with practical mechanical updates, including four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, and an upgraded cooling system.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Highlights<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>350ci V8 with Holley Sniper 2 EFI and a Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission<\/li>\n<li>Four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, and Holley Hyper-spark ignition installed in 2025<\/li>\n<li>Custom metallic teal paint with unique multi-color body graphics applied in the mid-1990s<\/li>\n<li>Offered with a clean California title, service records, a car cover, and an assortment of spare parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Engine &amp; Drivetrain<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>350 cubic-inch V8 modified under current ownership<\/li>\n<li>Holley Sniper 2 electronic fuel injection, Holley Hyper-spark ignition, and an in-tank fuel pump<\/li>\n<li>Aluminum radiator with an electric cooling fan, a transmission cooler, and an Evil Energy coolant expansion tank<\/li>\n<li>Three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission equipped with a shortened driveshaft, a frame brace, and new output and shift shaft seals<\/li>\n<li>Dual exhaust system with dual rear exits<\/li>\n<li>Upgraded 12-volt system with a chrome alternator and a battery replaced in April 2026<\/li>\n<li>Engine mounts, valve cover gaskets, transmission filter, pan gasket, and transmission mount were replaced in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Exterior<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Metallic teal paint accented by yellow and white multi-color graphics running along the beltline and rear fenders, applied in the mid-1990s<\/li>\n<li>Upgraded modern H4 headlights<\/li>\n<li>Body-color front and rear bumpers, a driver-side peep mirror, a rear fender-mounted antenna, and a two-piece split windshield<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Interior<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Front split-bench seat with a fold-down center armrest and a full rear bench seat<\/li>\n<li>Gray cloth upholstery extending from the seats across to the door panels<\/li>\n<li>Wood-rimmed aftermarket steering wheel, a floor-mounted shifter topped with a polished round knob, and an under-dash heater unit<\/li>\n<li>Factory 100-mph analog speedometer and supplementary gauges, augmented by a digital Holley Sniper display tracking engine speed, coolant temperature, and air\/fuel ratios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Chassis &amp; Suspension<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Independent front setup with coil springs; live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and twin-tube shocks<\/li>\n<li>Four-wheel disc brakes equipped with braided stainless-steel lines<\/li>\n<li>Power steering pump system retrofitted in 2025<\/li>\n<li>15-inch steel wheels wearing chrome hubcaps, custom dice-style valve stem caps, and Nexen tires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Known Imperfections<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Pitted chrome trim, paint chips, and body scrapes are visible along the body<\/li>\n<li>Corrosion is present on various underside components<\/li>\n<li>Factory Oil, Amp, Temp, and Fuel dash gauges are inoperable<\/li>\n<li>Doom light is inoperable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Ownership History<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The V8 swap and transmission installation occurred under previous ownership<\/li>\n<li>Acquired by the current seller in April 2025, who added approximately 2,000 miles and oversaw the installation of the fuel injection, braking, and steering updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Additional Info<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Service records from recent work are included<\/li>\n<li>Custom-fit car cover and miscellaneous spare parts, including chrome exterior trim pieces, an uninstalled wiring harness, carpets, replacement front vent window glass, sound-deadening material, and new weatherstripping<\/li>\n<li>Clean California title in the seller&#8217;s name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>The original trim tag decodes as follows:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>MODEL: 481 &#8211; 1948 Kaiser Special<\/li>\n<li>BODY: 5 &#8211; 4-Door Sedan<\/li>\n<li>PAINT: 101 &#8211; Onyx Black<\/li>\n<li>TRIM: 121 &#8211; Gray Cloth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This 1948 Kaiser Special Restomod marries rare, post-war streamline design with modern fuel-injected V8 performance and safety enhancements like four-wheel disc brakes. 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