1951 Vermillion Bismarck Special
1951 Vermillion Bismarck V8 Super
1951 Vermillion Bismarck V8 DualMatic Custom
The US economy was not only healing after the war, it was growing faster and faster. Families could afford their cars to be bigger and thirstier. The comfort was more than worth it. This is why Vermillion chose to go bigger and thirstier as well.
The result of this decision was the 1951 Vermillion Bismarck. Offered with 2 engines, 3 interior trims, and the all-new DualMatic transmission which spared the driver the hassle of having to shift gears manually. (The choice of a three speed column shifter and a four-on-the-floor were also available)
The engines available were the 231 CI Vermillion Straight Six which, thanks to advancements in muffling technology, was quieter and less restrictive, allowing it to gain another horse. The star of the show, however was the all new V8. Made by Robert Twiggs, an engine engineer hired specifically for this project, the engine had 4034 cc (246 CI) of capacity, with potential for more, and developed 85.5 kW (114.7 hp) of power
The three trims were:
Special, the base trim with only the straight six and a column shifter available. A radio was only a part of the optional equipment.
Super, which could be gotten with all three transmission options and both engine options. The radio was a part of standard equipment.
Custom, available only with the V8 and either the 4-speed manual or the Dual-Matic. It featured a higher quality radio and a plushier interior, allowing for comfortable cruising through endless American roads.