1946 Van Zandt Keystone Four-Door Sedan
Van Zandt’s debut post-war car, the first generation Keystone was sold 1946 to 1955.
Appealing to a market of first-time car buyers, the four-door sedan emphasized practicality, ease of adoption, and comfort even on backcountry roads. Powered by the six-cylinder IES110, the car delivered 102hp, held a top speed of 94mph, and boasted 15mpg. A successful entry into the market overall, the Keystone was practical and slightly upmarket, but with a significant caveat: an undersized baffling on the exhaust left it remarkably loud for its time.
Over 3 million Keystones were sold over 9 years. Keystone was available with two upgrade trims - the Keystone Grand with more luxurious accommodations plus extra safety, and the convertible Keystone Touring Lux. From 1951, the Keystone sported a facelift dubbed the Fifty-One Edition.
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CAMPAIGN SALES:
Mk1.Standard (1946-1951): 1,000,000+
Mk1.Touring Lux (1946-1951): 389,000
Mk2.Standard (1951-1955): 825,000
Mk2.Grand (1951-1955): 748,000
Mk2.Touring Lux (1951-1955): 468,000