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A Henry J did achieve 28.9 mpg (U.S.) in the Mobile Economy Run. Road & Track (1/52) reported a modest zero to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 20 seconds for the 1,089 kg (2,400 lb) six, saying part of the reason for the leisurely acceleration was its “economy” rear axle. The six was more spirited, with dealers boasting the Henry J “would beat an Olds 88,” the hot car then. The four’s performance was minimal, its purpose being to deliver economical transportation.
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The Henry J came in Standard and Deluxe series with a 68 horsepower four cylinder in the Standard and 80 horsepower six in the Deluxe, both side-valve engines purchased from Willys-Overland. While the Henry J bore some family resemblance to the beautiful full-sized 1951 Kaisers, its short 2540 mm (100 in.) wheelbase made it look somewhat tall and stubby with its 4432 mm (174.5 in.) overall length. They were a favourite mark of K-F stylist Howard “Dutch” Darrin. The most distinctive styling cues were forward thrusting fenders, small pointed Cadillac-like rear fins and little “Darrin Dips” behind the doors and in the back window. The interior was drab and cheap looking with upholstery called “Armour Weave Gray” and “Harness Weave Brown.” K-F advertised it as a car with “no unnecessary frills.” It lacked a trunk lid (the rear seat folded down), glove box and ventilation system. To keep the price down, the Henry J was very basic. They prospered for a few years in the post-war seller’s market before Henry’s small-car dream came to fruition in 1951: K-F’s new two-door fastback Henry J compact. The first 1947 Kaisers and Frazers were conventional standard size, mid-priced cars competing with brands like Dodge, Pontiac and Mercury. But he would have to wait awhile to see his vision fulfilled. K-F acquired the giant war surplus Willow Run bomber plant near Ypsilanti, Michigan, the world’s largest building under one roof, on favourable terms.įor years Kaiser had harboured dreams of building an economical, affordable small car, a kind of modern Model T Ford. It combined Kaiser’s money and enthusiasm, and Frazer’s extensive automotive knowledge and Graham-Paige interests. He also built Second World War Liberty ships.įrazer was an experienced automotive executive who worked his way up from mechanic’s helper at Packard, through automobile sales and eventually president and chairman of Graham-Paige Motors.Īfter a banker brought them together, Kaiser and Frazer formed a car company called Kaiser-Frazer Corp in 1945.
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Kaiser was a self-made millionaire who amassed a fortune in construction and shipbuilding in the western United States. Frazer were keen to cash in on what they knew would be a huge pent-up demand for cars after the Second World War’s automobile production interruption.īoth were successful businessmen.