Henry J 513 289 CID V8 1952
General description :
For sale in the Fort Lauderdale showroom is this very unique 1952 Kaiser Henry J Gasser. This 1952 Kaiser Henry J is an extremely well-built gasser drag car that has been rebuilt from the ground up. As it sits currently the car is powered by a mildly built 289 Hypo V8 Ford motor running through a Ford Top-Loader transmission and 9in Ford rear end. When first built the car was shortened and slimmed from all angles to save weight and given a full suspension rework; turning it into a purpose-built a racecar. Runs and drives are street legal and currently sits on a great looking set of American Racing wheels with Mickey Thompson Sportsman Radials. The car is fully titled and registered by a private collector and has remained unchanged since he built the car which he has owned for 30 years. To view this historical 1952 Kaiser Henry J gasser racecar, including 100 + HD pictures and an HD video, visit http://www.GatewayClassicCars.com or visit our Ft. Lauderdale showroom located in Coral Springs, FL. For more information, please call 954-227-4202 or email Ftlauderdale@GatewayClassicCars.com
https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/FTL/912/1952-Kaiser-Henry-J
1952 Henry J 513 289 CID V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Coral Springs by Gateway Classic Cars for $24500.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Henry J Model : 513 Model Version : 289 CID V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1952 Sub type : Coupé Location : Ft. Lauderdale
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About Henry J
The Henry J was a compact car produced by the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation during the early 1950s. It bore the name of Henry J. Kaiser, one of the co-founders of the company. The Henry J was a response to the need for an affordable compact car in post-World War II America.Designed as a straightforward and budget-friendly vehicle, the Henry J entered the market to compete with other small cars of the time like the Willys Aero and Nash Rambler. Its design was simple, with minimal chrome trim and an unadorned appearance, offered primarily as a two-door sedan and a two-door business coupe.
Different trim levels, including the Henry J Corsair and Henry J Vagabond, allowed buyers to choose the level of equipment and amenities they preferred. Under the hood, it featured a small, efficient four-cylinder engine suitable for its compact size.
While the Henry J aimed to provide affordability, it faced challenges in the market. It struggled to gain traction against more established compact car brands, and sales fell short of expectations.
Production of the Henry J spanned from 1950 to 1954, with a notable facelift in 1951 that introduced a new grille and other design updates. Despite not achieving commercial success, the Henry J holds a place in history as a pioneering effort to introduce an economical compact car to the American market. It played a role in the development of compact cars in the United States and set the stage for later small car offerings. Today, it's remembered as a piece of post-war American automotive history.