1952 Kaiser-Frazer Henry J

Description

The 1952 Henry J Corsair might have been about offering reasonable economy car to the masses, but this one adds much more power and comfort to this custom build. So if you're looking for an affordable V8 classic with true distinction, read on...

We bet whoever bought Kaiser's economy brand in the 1950s never thought their budget machines could look this cool. Two-tone with a pinstripe offers a custom presentation that highlights some of the best curves in the classic sheet metal. There's plenty of great bright work on this one, too. It's on everything from the factory bumpers, to the custom toothy grille. Details complete the full custom presentation with cat's eye headlights, Plymouth hood ornament, wide side exhaust tips, and slotted mag wheels.

Inside are more great upgrades over the econobox roots. This starts with high-back bucket seats up front with a center console in-between. There's even an AM/FM/CD stereo. But the best custom touches are reserved just for the driver. The original gauge cluster has been replaced with wood paneling and modern AutoMeter and SunPro readouts. Your left hand gets a grippy sports steering wheel, and your right one may never want to leave the Lokar shifter.

Under the hood will be your favorite upgrade. The original low-displacement motor was changed in favor of Chevy small block power. The 350 cubic-inch V8 looks great with the steel hose and bright intake radiating from within the tidy black engine bay. Plus, this motor has all the best go-fast goodies like an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, performance intake, and Hooker shorty headers. This feeds a stout TH350 three-speed automatic transmission on its way to a 10-bolt rear end. Not only can this custom Henry J handle its extra power, but it's also an all-around fine driver. That's thanks to features like the Mustang II-style independent front suspension, front sway bar, and front disc brakes.

An interesting build using a unique Henry J setup is the kind of machine that gets all the right attention. So hurry before you miss out on this affordable custom. Call now!