Henry J 513 1953
General description :
Mileage : 4289
Interior Color : Black
Exterior Color : Jade Green
VIN : K5231205001
Transmission Description : Automatic
Doors : 2
Description : Gateway Classic Cars of Indianapolis is proud to present this 1953 Henry J Corsair for sale! The Henry J is an automobile built by the Kaiser Frazer Corporation and sold out of a Sears catalog! This beauty is a head turner! Not only from the extraordinary noise it makes, but from the shiny Jade Green paint! If that doesn't get your attention, the big 671 blower atop the 350ci. V8 engine will! True Blower Edelbrock Carbs. GM Turbo 400 automatic transmission, 2500 stall, and a B+M shift kit. Ford 9 inch rear with 350 gears. 4 link suspension, air ride tech bags, and Dakota digital gauges. Also has 4 wheel disc brakes and comes with a fully painted, uncut hood! This is a very well built car. Something that you do not see everyday! And this car was actually featured on the hit TV show, âCounting Cars" on History Channel.
This 1953 Henry J Corsair is featured in our Indianapolis showroom and can be seen in detail including 100+ HD photos and an HD video at http://www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call our staff at (317) 688-1100 or email us at Indianapolis@GatewayClassicCars.com. If you want to see it for yourself, stop into our Indianapolis Showroom located at 4400 W. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46268.
https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/NDY/1562/1953-Kaiser-Henry-J-Corsair
1953 Henry J 513 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Indianapolis by Gateway Classic Cars for $46000.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Henry J Model : 513 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1953 Sub type : Sedan Location : Indianapolis
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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.