1952 Van Zandt Cavlier Two-Door Coupe
Van Zandt introduced the Cavalier in 1952, which sold until 1964. About 730,000 were made in that time.
Our first full-size coupe, it was introduced as a “Touring Lux” vehicle, but emphasized a sportier attitude compared to Touring trim of the Keystone. The Cavalier could achieve a 125mph top speed, stock. Cavalier was popular from the start and sales remained well enough that the car came out with a 1961 facelift before finally being retired three years later.
The IES 210 engine introduced with the Cavalier was more powerful than the 110. A one-third liter greater displacement gave the 210 about 60hp more, though the engine was otherwise only a slight advancement for the company. A four-speed manual transmission was another minor upgrade in the Van Zandt lineup to that date.
-~-~-~-~-
1952 “Van Zandt Valerian/Cavalier” Premium Touring
Mk1.Touring Lux (1952-1961): 372,000
Mk2.Touring Lux (1961-1964): 347,000