We have seen a few independent and/or orphan cars here recently with a few Frazers, and this 1951 Henry J Deluxe is also a Kaiser-Frazer offering. This interesting car can be found here on Craigslist in Gresham, Oregon, a… more»
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Nov 28, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Henry Steel: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Last registered in 1954, this ’32 Ford 5 window coupe is a very promising original that needs to be returned to street duty. Very complete minus a drivetrain and rear suspension, this Ford could be a worthwhile restoration, or… more»
Jun 25, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Hasn’t Been Hot Rodded: 1951 Henry J
While it’s true you don’t see many of these Henry Js anymore, it isn’t the limited production that makes this car particularly rare. It’s the fact that it’s survived without being modified. For a number of years, these lightweight… more»
May 26, 2018 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Solid Henry Steel: 1938 Ford Deluxe
As time marches on prewar Fords are becoming scarcer in usable condition like this 1938 Ford Deluxe. Remarkably solid but with some issues, this Art Deco “Henry steel” Ford is a grand start to an awesome project. For the… more»
Jan 18, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Henry Kaiser’s Stretched 1960 Willys Wagon
Sometime in the early 1990s I attended the International Car Show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and witnessed the somewhat-revolutionary Chevrolet S10 Blazer four-door. That’s right: a small four-wheel-drive truck with four-doors, just like a sedan or a wagon. Meanwhile Jeep… more»
Nov 24, 2017 • Uncategorized • 39 Comments
Original Henry Steel: 1932 Ford Model B
Henry Ford had a knack for knowing what customers wanted long before even they did. Take for example the three most famous prewar Ford products. Nearly all cars manufactured at the time that the first Model T rolled off… more»
Oct 3, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Factory Prototype? 1953 Henry J Convertible
Here’s a neat little mystery machine! If cars could talk, I wonder what story this Henry J would tell—and whether it would back up the claim that it was one of three factory convertible prototypes. That’s the story being… more»
Jul 17, 2017 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Henry’s Lady: 1931 Ford Model A
With well over one hundred years worth of cars to choose from, the collector market tends to run in cycles. I have heard that people tend to want what was popular when they were teenagers, and that theory seems… more»
Feb 19, 2017 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Sold in Stores: 1952 Allstate Henry J
Perhaps one of the more unusual chapters in the American automobile industry is when Sears attempted to sell automobiles. Not service them or even accept trade-ins, but just to move product off the books as if it were a… more»
Oct 14, 2016 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Henry’s Revenge: 1930 Ford Model A Gasser
This isn’t Henry’s old Model A Ford for the everyday man of 1930, this is a vintage drag racer that is a period correct time capsule. With an amazing condition body and a 327 small block Chevrolet, we are… more»
Aug 27, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rotting And Restyling: 1952 Henry J Convertible
This sad old Henry J has seen much better days. This interesting and attractive convertible conversion isn’t all that common though and a quick search on Google shows how appealing a convertible Henry J really can be. The seller… more»
Aug 10, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parked since 1955: 1951 Henry J 514 Deluxe
This all-original 1951 Henry J 514 Deluxe is in Chicago, Illinois and is listed on eBay. The bidding is up to just over $2,500 with three days left. I sure hope that this doesn’t get turned into the “gasser” that… more»
Jul 11, 2015 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Barn-Parked Since 1976: 1951 Henry J
America wasn’t really ready for a sensible compact car that was reliable and got (for the day) good gas mileage. So goes the story of the Henry J and Allstate, basic small transportation that just didn’t catch on the… more»
Jun 10, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1951 Henry J: Forgotten Classic
Does anyone else remember the Henry J? This 1951 Henry J looks pretty solid, although it does have a few problems. Doesn’t it just look like a character from a children’s book or one of those Car movies? It… more»
Oct 1, 2013 • Stories What's In Your Barn? • 11 Comments
What’s In Your Barn Henry?
A few months ago we started a what’s in your barn feature and were so overwhelmed with amount of submissions that we failed to keep up with it. We want to give it another shot though, so today we are… more»
Jun 10, 2013 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Untouched 1953 Henry J
Kaiser Motors introduced the Henry J in 1950 with the goal of building an affordable compact car that nearly every American could afford. The company went to great lengths to make sure the car could be sold cheaply, but… more»
