There comes a time when one must let go of the things they love. That time has come for my 1951 Henry J to go to another owner, This Henry J was the one featured on page 251 of the book, The Last Onslaught On Detroit, published in 1975. The Henry J was owned at that time by Neil Greener.
While tracing past owners of this Henry J, Lowell Fideler (Fid) advised that his father, Ervin Fideler had purchased this Henry J from John Haller (now deceased) who had purchased the car from Neil Greener. John, known as a non-BS’er, told Ervin that Neil always claimed that the car was the one published in The Last Onslaught. Fid sent a picture of this (his dad’s) Henry J sitting in his driveway along with Fid’s own Henry J.
The car is solid, with no rust holes in the floor, rocker panels, trunk, or anywhere else. The upholstery appears to be original. Odometer shows approximately 73,000. A few small chips at the front of the car and between the hood and cowl.
Driver’s windshield wiper has play in it. It has a radio that hums but does not play. I do not know the status of the overdrive as I have only driven the car a few miles and never fast enough to engage the overdrive. I was assured that it worked by two previous owners, but I do not know.
I’m asking a not-for-profit price of $17,500. I have had the car for a year. My wife has never even looked at the car, even when friends of hers look at it. Need I say more. You are buying a piece of Henry J/Kaiser Frazer history. I have lots of pictures and can email more to anyone interested in the car.
After the sale of the Henry J, I will be selling all of my related paper goods.
(These could be made part of the sale)
My personal First Edition copy of The Last Onslaught On Detroit
Advance Service Manual – 1951
Mechanics Illustrated Test Reprint – 1951
Owner’s Manual – 1951
Parts List – 1951 (2 copies)
Parts List – 1952, 1953
Sales Brochure – 1952 Corsair (1 copy)
Sales Brochure – 1952 Corsair (2 copies)
Sales Brochure - 1952 Vagabond
Shop Manual 1951, 1952, 1953
You may send me an email, PM, or call or text 918-694-8965. Text is preferred.
