The design is not unlike a clamshell. Sticking somewhat to conventional styling, the trunk lid hinges were mounted just above the bumper–rather than at the base of the rear window–so that when opened, it would flip down to a position similar to that of a pickup tailgate. The license plate is also hinged so that when the “tailgate” is open, the plate can still be seen. The rest of the notchback rear section, which includes the rear window, can then be opened upward, thanks to hinges just forward of the rear window, and held in place by two reasonably sized locking supports. Depending on the requirements of the driver, the rear seat folds forward offering significantly more cargo area.
The target market for Kaiser’s creation included anyone from hunters to florists, or anyone who had to haul goods such as traveling salesmen, but wanted comfort. Magazines of the day even offered aftermarket attachments that enabled owners to convert their Travelers into temporary campers
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/article/1949-1950-kaiser-traveler-and-vagabond/
https://auto.howstuffworks.com/1949-1953-kaiser-traveler-vagabond.htm
https://en.wheelsage.org/kaiser/deluxe/vagabond_4-door_sedan/pictures/b5gg2p/
Kaiser had some great cars, and was ahead of its time in many ways except for the engine. If they'd have gotten on the ball and gotten a high performance V8 under the hood they might have made it through the 1950's.
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