In Cuba jitneys which ply the routes between Central Habana and the 'burbs are often such big, "inverted bathtubs" as the Nash "Airflight" They call them "almendrones" (almonds). Most of these cars are unrestored (the nicer restored taxis are usually Chevy, Ford or Dodge convertibles from the late 1950's/early 1960's), although the motors may have been replaced with those of Russian jeeps, etc. They often carry six passengers (even more in a squeeze) and run about $1.00 for a half-hour to 45-minute trip to the terminus of their routes (twice than after dark). I take 'em all the time when I'm in Habana, since the Metro-Buses are something else (i.e. perpetual saunas where you are squeezed in like a tin of sardines). Kaiser-Frasers were amongst the first cars manufactured after W.W.II. As I remember, although roomy, they were not very dependable. A neighbor, in Bala-Cynwyd, PA, used to take her daughters and me to grammar school in the early 1950's, and I remember it breaking down on a number of occasions.
MANNY KAISER, FROM ARLINGTON, MA -- IN MEMORIAM A friend of mine from the Boston area was known as MANNY KAISER. He owned several Kaisers, some of them truly spotless -- driving and looking Brand new. Furthermore, 2 or 3.additional cars -- kind of squalid and delapidated -- were located towards the end of his large backyard. Neverthless, those 2 cars were not ignored derelicts -- according to him, they were royalty just waiting their turn to join the other Royal Famiky members. Many people from Arlington, MA were he lived and from the noble State of MA knew this friendly, popular Kaiser Collector named MANY SOPAS.. He held a Position with MIT, the Famous University on the banks of the Charles Tiver. And was an active Free-Mason collecting funds for Social and Health Projects. Nanely, for their prestigious 25 Hospitals in the USA, notably several units dedicated to the Gravely Burned. More than once he became the Grand-Master of his beloved RUSSELL LODGE, in Arlington. He passed away in the late 90s -- hopefully, his relatives were able to keep the Legacy alive.
Kaiser owned Jeep in that era. AMC bought Jeep from Kaiser in 1970. There's no connection between Kaiser automobiles of the 1950s and Nash Motors Corporation.
There are some near connections. AMC's first V8 engine was designed by a Kaiser engineer that AMC hired away after Kaiser cancelled the project. The cars made by IKA (Kaiser Industries-Argentina) were Kaiser Manhattan clones, and its replacement was essentially the 1963 Rambler chassis with a Kaiser engine. But in the early 50s, Kaiser automobiles and Nash were competitors.
Wow, Ukulele Ike, aka Cliff Edwards singing "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" in his Jiminy persona. He also sang "When You Wish Upon A Star" to open the "Walt Disney Presents" tv show every Wednesday night when I was a kid. He was a true artist.
By the time the first ads here were being shown for Kaiser, it was already an off-brand that was shrinking - most people would be unlikely to consider it. And there was little demand for smaller cars like the Henry J then, particularly one as homely as it was.
the strange guitar thing at the beginning of your videos is off putting and the constant subscribe an likes in the videos, ever heard of a soft sell, once at the start and once at the end would be nice
Good video. But won't subscribe. Because you ask it. We have client card whuch gives 10% discount. No one who asks it will get it. Never ask for anything. If you're worth it, it'll be given to you. Asking makes you a begger.
Does it work? Still won't give discount to those who ask it. Gotta have some pride and show that one really likes our product. And I like your product. Maybe will subscribe someday. Not now thought. Sorry..
It is working better on my other channel. I find a lot of viewers watch and move on, but by reminding them to subscribe I am picking up subs. You do what you think is right for you thou. Be glad to have you if you decide to.
bwcpublishing what's your other channel about? Also, big plus for quick answering. Looks like you got it all right. Good luck and fortunate business to you.
In 1952 and 1953, some Sears stores sold a rebadged Henry J as the Sears Allstate.
Good info. I had a Henry J, but it had a ford motor in it.
True! I also live in an actual 1924 Sears and Roebuck house. Sad, Sears use to have mail order catalogs and didn't keep up with marketing online.
Thanks did not know that. I did have a hotrod made from a Henry J
In Cuba jitneys which ply the routes between Central Habana and the 'burbs are often such big, "inverted bathtubs" as the Nash "Airflight" They call them "almendrones" (almonds). Most of these cars are unrestored (the nicer restored taxis are usually Chevy, Ford or Dodge convertibles from the late 1950's/early 1960's), although the motors may have been replaced with those of Russian jeeps, etc. They often carry six passengers (even more in a squeeze) and run about $1.00 for a half-hour to 45-minute trip to the terminus of their routes (twice than after dark). I take 'em all the time when I'm in Habana, since the Metro-Buses are something else (i.e. perpetual saunas where you are squeezed in like a tin of sardines). Kaiser-Frasers were amongst the first cars manufactured after W.W.II. As I remember, although roomy, they were not very dependable. A neighbor, in Bala-Cynwyd, PA, used to take her daughters and me to grammar school in the early 1950's, and I remember it breaking down on a number of occasions.
Thanks good info. I know the cars in Cuba are classics and maybe can be restored not that US can travel to Cuba again.
Rex Marshall also presented the Auto-Lite commercials on "Suspense."
I didn't know that tks
My wife's aunt & uncle had a 52 Kaiser Manhattan. Must have been quite the car motoring along
Don't you wish you had it today?
We share the same name. I am Alan T Olson.
@@alanolson1274 Pretty good name, don’t you think?
@@alanolson6913 sure do!!
MANNY KAISER, FROM ARLINGTON, MA -- IN MEMORIAM
A friend of mine from the Boston area was known as MANNY KAISER.
He owned several Kaisers, some of them truly spotless -- driving and looking Brand new.
Furthermore, 2 or 3.additional cars -- kind of squalid and delapidated -- were located towards the end of his large backyard.
Neverthless, those 2 cars were not ignored derelicts -- according to him, they were royalty just waiting their turn to join the other Royal Famiky members.
Many people from Arlington, MA were he lived and from the noble State of MA knew this friendly, popular Kaiser Collector named MANY SOPAS..
He held a Position with MIT, the Famous University on the banks of the Charles Tiver.
And was an active Free-Mason collecting funds for Social and Health Projects.
Nanely, for their prestigious 25 Hospitals in the USA, notably several units dedicated to the Gravely Burned.
More than once he became the Grand-Master of his beloved RUSSELL LODGE, in Arlington.
He passed away in the late 90s -- hopefully, his relatives were able to keep the Legacy alive.
Good story thanks
Kaiser-frazer was not a part of American Motors in the 1950s. American Motors bought Kaiser Jeep Corporation in 1970.
Ok tks
Kaiser owned Jeep in that era. AMC bought Jeep from Kaiser in 1970. There's no connection between Kaiser automobiles of the 1950s and Nash Motors Corporation.
Thanks for the info
There are some near connections. AMC's first V8 engine was designed by a Kaiser engineer that AMC hired away after Kaiser cancelled the project. The cars made by IKA (Kaiser Industries-Argentina) were Kaiser Manhattan clones, and its replacement was essentially the 1963 Rambler chassis with a Kaiser engine. But in the early 50s, Kaiser automobiles and Nash were competitors.
Loved the commercials I enjoyed Jiminy Cricket
LOL I liked Jiminy to
Wow, Ukulele Ike, aka Cliff Edwards singing "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" in his Jiminy persona. He also sang "When You Wish Upon A Star" to open the "Walt Disney Presents" tv show every Wednesday night when I was a kid. He was a true artist.
By the time the first ads here were being shown for Kaiser, it was already an off-brand that was shrinking - most people would be unlikely to consider it. And there was little demand for smaller cars like the Henry J then, particularly one as homely as it was.
Think you are right. I had a Henry J with a small block Ford motor it
Were these inferior or superior to NASH Rambler?
I think inferior. May be why they did not last long
Too many like and sub memoes!
thanks
LMAO
Lol
It is not Americans #1 buy anymore
Yep not even a buy anymore
the strange guitar thing at the beginning of your videos is off putting and the constant subscribe an likes in the videos, ever heard of a soft sell, once at the start and once at the end would be nice
Thanks
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By todays cars they are, but this was early 1950s.
Good video. But won't subscribe. Because you ask it. We have client card whuch gives 10% discount. No one who asks it will get it. Never ask for anything. If you're worth it, it'll be given to you. Asking makes you a begger.
Sorry but all business people say Tell people to take action. So I tell people to subscribe.
Does it work?
Still won't give discount to those who ask it. Gotta have some pride and show that one really likes our product.
And I like your product. Maybe will subscribe someday. Not now thought. Sorry..
It is working better on my other channel. I find a lot of viewers watch and move on, but by reminding them to subscribe I am picking up subs. You do what you think is right for you thou. Be glad to have you if you decide to.
bwcpublishing what's your other channel about? Also, big plus for quick answering. Looks like you got it all right. Good luck and fortunate business to you.
My other channel is Waynes Old Time Radio. I upload old time radio shows like Lone Ranger, Detective shows and Comedy from 1930s -1960s.