The Henry J was the brainchild of Henry J. Kaiser, of Kaiser-Frazier automobile prominence, created with the main intention of attracting budget-minded buyers. There’s an interesting story about how this car was initially inexpensive, as Kaiser-Frazer received a government… more»
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Utility Sedan? 1949 Kaiser Traveler
Kaiser-Frazer was hanging on by a financial thread in 1949. Its immediate post-war production found ready homes, but almost anything would have sold after the war so indulging in bragging was a hollow conceit. As 1947 turned to 1948,… more»
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Stored 60 Years: Pair of 1950s Kaiser Manhattans
Kaiser-Frazer Corporation was founded after World War II as another independent automaker whose goal was to do battle with the giants of the industry. Due to pent-up demand after the war, K-F should have done well, but the “Big… more»
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Post-War Compact: 1952 Kaiser Henry J
In the late 1940s, Kaiser-Frazer’s chairman Henry J. Kaiser envisioned there was a market for a small car that could be affordable to anyone (sounds like the Ford Model T concept). So, the Henry J was born, but perhaps… more»
BF Auction: Kaiser-Frazer Museum Collection
UPDATE – The first day of bidding has concluded! UPDATE – Links to each auction have been added to this article for quick access. It isn’t every day that we get to auction a collection of classics that were… more»
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No Reserve: 1951 Kaiser-Frazer Henry J
Built by Kaiser-Frazer between 1951 and 1954, the Henry J was a little car before it was cool for cars to be little. Like the Ford Model T of decades prior, it was designed to be an inexpensive automobile… more»
