I saw a running example in Vancouver BC about 20 years ago. The owner and I had a nice chat. The car was burgundy in colour. Excellent shape too. I was driving my 1963 Corvan.
Not quite correct. The '51s, all models, did not have a glove box. When the '52s were introduced, the glove box was a new standard feature and all of them had one. Trunk lids were available on both standard (4 cyl) and deluxe (6 cyl) Henry Js.
My granddad owned one that he drove every weekend until he died,he was driving it when he had a heart attack and ironically crashed it into a large oak in front of the funeral home.
Sounds Like The Good Lord Knew EXACTLY WHERE And WHEN Your Grandfather's Time Would Be Up. Saving Any Extra Final Expenses Upon His Departure... Amazing Story Indeed...
My father owned one. Dark green. I remember cane seats and the heater was a gray box under the dash. A handle with a red knob opened and closed the vent. I can't remember if it had a radio.
Many knock-down kits were sold for local assembly to small and emerging countries during the production run, and I believe they were still being assembled and sold for years after US production ended. I recall seeing several new-ish Henry Js there into the mid 1960s.
I recently saw a Henry J at a car show in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was in rough shape, and it was not nearly as nice as the one in this video. Whenever Brian drives his Henry J, I am sure he has some fond memories of his father.
For years I only knew these existed but had no idea what it was. I figured it had something to do with Henry Ford. Who else would name their car Henry? Oh, Henry J Kaiser!
The great weakness of the Henry J at the time circled around the fact that even in a time of postwar new and used car scarcity, its trade in value at established car dealers was minimal.
Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder... I Think It's A Cute Classic Indeed... Not Like Today's ANGRY, MEAN, Intimidating And Outright HIDEIOUS Looking Plastic Balls Being Sold Today...
What a great remembrance of your dad sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this with us fellow car lovers
I just found out about this car today. I like the tail fins.
A lot of people have never heard of or seen a Henry J. I hadn't until this one, but I came across a second one last weekend.
Congratulations on your Henry J!!!... you have a really cool car, and just a Fantastic backstory!! Hope you enjoy many many miles and great memories!
I saw a running example in Vancouver BC about 20 years ago. The owner and I had a nice chat. The car was burgundy in colour. Excellent shape too. I was driving my 1963 Corvan.
You don't seem them very often. They do stand out.
Sears also sold them as the Allstate. I've only seen one of those that I can recall.
I SAW 1 ALSO, IT HAS A MAP OF THE US ON THE DECK LID.
Bravo Dude! Our neighbor had one when I was a kid! It was basic!
There was a DeLuxe, which did have a trunk lid, more chrome, a glove compartment, horn ring, and a 6 cylinder engine.
Thanks for the info!
Not quite correct. The '51s, all models, did not have a glove box. When the '52s were introduced, the glove box was a new standard feature and all of them had one. Trunk lids were available on both standard (4 cyl) and deluxe (6 cyl) Henry Js.
My granddad owned one that he drove every weekend until he died,he was driving it when he had a heart attack and ironically crashed it into a large oak in front of the funeral home.
Sounds Like The Good Lord Knew EXACTLY WHERE And WHEN Your Grandfather's Time Would Be Up. Saving Any Extra Final Expenses Upon His Departure... Amazing Story Indeed...
My father owned one. Dark green. I remember cane seats and the heater was a gray box under the dash. A handle with a red knob opened and closed the vent. I can't remember if it had a radio.
I'll bet it didn't!
Many knock-down kits were sold for local assembly to small and emerging countries during the production run, and I believe they were still being assembled and sold for years after US production ended. I recall seeing several new-ish Henry Js there into the mid 1960s.
Did not know this!
A drag race legend ,nice save Brian !
I just bought one inside of it is original 1951 geyser no rustVery clean original seats so happy I got a
car
Congrats on getting it!
I recently saw a Henry J at a car show in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was in rough shape, and it was not nearly as nice as the one in this video.
Whenever Brian drives his Henry J, I am sure he has some fond memories of his father.
I'm guessing that they didn't hold up very well.
Dump a can of STP in the oil, it'll help the rings from smoking and seal the engine better.
Don't forget yhe Crosley. Another micro car built back then. Aunt used to drive her's down the sidewalk it was so small.😅
Do you have a picture of your aunt being cheeky?
@@ride-ct-classiccars No. That was when I was a small child in the early 1950s.
For years I only knew these existed but had no idea what it was. I figured it had something to do with Henry Ford. Who else would name their car Henry? Oh, Henry J Kaiser!
One of my favorites in seven years of doing stories for my local newspapers. Looks are so different and the rarity is appealing.
The great weakness of the Henry J at the time circled around the fact that even in a time of postwar new and used car scarcity, its trade in value at established car dealers was minimal.
Sure is a fun find today!
Mine's out in the garage purchased for $160 50=ish yrs ago.
So is it running or collecting dust?
@@ride-ct-classiccars Broken bolt on water pump but engine runs and car could be driveable with a bit of basic effort Why do you ask?
@@ramblingsadrift6477 Just curious. You don't see them very often.
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The definition of austere
You don't see many of them.
A creampuff made in Michigan.
Would love to know how many stock ones remain?
An ugly little car.
But cheap!
Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder... I Think It's A Cute Classic Indeed... Not Like Today's ANGRY, MEAN, Intimidating And Outright HIDEIOUS Looking Plastic Balls Being Sold Today...
Not a thing of beauty, but lots of modern Japanese cars are even uglier.