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Mr Manhattan

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Henry J Custom
« on: September 05, 2019, 10:58:37 PM »
https://barnfinds.com/what-is-this-cars-history-1951-henry-j-custom
 Rather interesting . Know anything about it ?

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Re: Henry J Custom
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2019, 06:20:21 AM »
This thing has made its rounds and every time it does, the story grows. I hadn't heard of the purported Disney connection before so that's a new one. 

The instrument cluster bezel resembles an Allstate unit, it's missing the "K". The trunk lid handle was borrowed from a Wllys station wagon and the tail light assemblies look like off the shelf custom units - think JC Whitney. It would be interesting to see the work done in the trunk and under the hood. A good custom shop will finish these areas as well.

While probably done to some now-unknown owner's desire, the car is unique and deserves to be preserved.

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Re: Henry J Custom
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2019, 09:14:05 AM »
Sold on ebay for 25k someone had to have it .