6T-FinSeeker Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) For sale on Craigslist: 1953 Sears Allstate 2-door Sedan in Hampstead, MD - $9,500 - Call or text Ken: 410 596 16 five three Link: https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/d/hampstead/7497511572/1953-Sears-Allstate-Sedan Seller's Description: 1953 Sears Allstate 2-door Sedan VIN: A3401000348 condition: good cylinders: 6 cylinders transmission: manual odometer: 59,000 paint color: grey title status: clean 1953 Sear's Allstate 6 cylinder. Original throughout, runs - drives. Taken out of long time storage. Hampstead, MD Edited July 16, 2022 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) Wow! An Allstate car, offered from the Sears catalogue, is very rare. They were made by the Kaiser-Frazer company and were based on the Henry J model. I don't use the terms "wow" and "rare" indiscriminately. Someone should look into this further. What a find, Fin Seeker! Edited June 19, 2022 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Scarce indeed! The Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1946-1975, Edited by John Gunnell states there were only 602 total for 1953: 136 base sedans ($1,594); 466 Deluxe sedans ($1,693). There were only 900 manufactured for 1952. From the text: "Sears brand 'Allstate' batteries tires, etc. were featured, of course. The interiors were usually finished with a unique upholstery material. The fabric was a tightly twisted strands of paper, coated with vinyl and woven in colorful plaids. It was extremely durable and eliminated the need for seat covers." 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 How do Henry J's--and presumably this Allstate-- run and drive? Being small cars, are they primitive, noisy, with a harsh ride? Even in the 1970's, small American cars weren't all that well suited for highway travel. They were better as little local runabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 10 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said: How do Henry J's--and presumably this Allstate-- run and drive? Being small cars, are they primitive, noisy, with a harsh ride? Even in the 1970's, small American cars weren't all that well suited for highway travel. They were better as little local runabouts. I drove a '54 Henry J 4 cyl, stick and OD to work for a year in SoCal in the '80s. Bought a house and sold it as part of raising downpayment funds. It was a tinny body and getting underneath it would be obvious why they were prone to rust. Mine was extremely rust free. At 60 mph that car delivered 40 mpg which is something to think about today! And people loved its looks / cuteness to the max. I'm 6'2" and there is immense leg and head room for the driver like very few other cars. If you are looking for a recommendation regarding this Allstate, mine would be DON'T HESITATE. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 By the way, the KF boys will agree that the F-head six cylinder in this Allstate was not the better choice in this chassis. Less mileage, bit heavy for the car. "Allstate" cars came with Sears Allstate tires, spark plugs, batteries and the script badges and medallions and..... well, that's about it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I’m a buyer at $5,000. George Albright Ocala Florida cell weekdays 352 843 1624. Email gnalbright@gmail.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 5 hours ago, StillOutThere said: By the way, the KF boys will agree that the F-head six cylinder in this Allstate was not the better choice in this chassis. Less mileage, bit heavy for the car. "Allstate" cars came with Sears Allstate tires, spark plugs, batteries and the script badges and medallions and..... well, that's about it! Any auto replacement/maintenance parts offered through the Sears & Roebuck catalog or stores were typically factory installed on Allstate versions of the Henry-J. In addition to the above noted "Sears Allstate tires, spark plugs, batteries", the cars typically also included other items manufactured for Sears, generally may have included: Allstate brand windshield wiper blades, fan belt, radiator hoses, bulbs, and optionally Sears' Silvertone radio and antenna, their aftermarket heater-defroster, and heater hoses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 minute ago, George Albright said: I’m a buyer at $5,000. George Albright Ocala Florida cell weekdays 352 843 1624. Email gnalbright@gmail.com George, maybe you need to respond to the craigslist ad, instead of here since it isn't for sale on our FORUM? Members 1.4k Posted Saturday at 11:30 PM For sale on Craigslist: 1953 Sears Allstate 2-door Sedan in Hampstead, MD - $9,500 - Call or text Ken: 410 596 16 five three Link: https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/d/hampstead/7497511572/1953-Sears-Allstate-Sedan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Agreed will do. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 40mpg, I'll take it. Silvertone sound is the best I've heard from the old radios and phonographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkf Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Wow...a rare car even for those of us who dabble in the K-F market. This one is a model 3404 six cylinder car and for 1953, 372 were produced. At one time I had one in the same color but with the factory correct interior - from what I can see the interior in this car is not correct. On the upside, this one does appear to have the correct full wheel covers, unobtainium today. The 161 cubic inch six that powers the Deluxe models is peppy enough to move the 2400 lb car along nicely and with overdrive, will deliver 25 plus miles per gallon. I currently own a 54 Henry J Corsair Deluxe with a six and OD and it's a very easy car to drive. And, it's the only one at the local cruise in a sea of Camaros, Corvettes and Mustangs. The asking price may be a tad high owing to the incorrect interior, maybe something closer to $7k. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 14 hours ago, supercub said: 40mpg, I'll take it. Silvertone sound is the best I've heard from the old radios and phonographs. That was 40 mpg with the FOUR cylinder and my super fine tuning skills back in the day. As stated, the SIX is more likely a 25 mpg car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Still pretty good for a 50s car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 Still available... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Henry J Kaiser was a real visionary! If you have health care through your employer, thank (or blame) him. He introduced as a recruitment incentive in his ship yards during WWII when the government did not him to raise wages. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 On 7/16, Seller deleted the Craigslist ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 On 6/23/2022 at 8:07 PM, Marty Roth said: George, maybe you need to respond to the craigslist ad, instead of here since it isn't for sale on our FORUM? On 6/23/2022 at 8:25 PM, George Albright said: Agreed will do. Thanks! Since Allstates are so uncommon, I'm wondering: George, did you ever follow up with the seller as you planned? If so, what did you find? Is there an Allstate in your collection now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 No I never did. My loss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 That was a sweet car. We've seen no "Henry" as nice, since orig. post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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