For Sale: 1953 Henry J - "Bought at Mecum, Runs and drives, Needs restoration" - Dacula, GA - Not Mine

[6T-FinSeeker]

For sale on Craigslist: 1953 Henry J 2-door Sedan in Dacula, GA  -  $12,000  -  No phone # provided. Reply to Seller through Craigslist email to: 0ae7597711ab379ea16ea833105c0d73@sale.craigslist.org

 

Link: https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/dacula-kaiser-henry/7618566736.html

 

Seller's Description:

1953 Henry J 2-door Sedan

• condition: fair
• cylinders: 6 cylinders
• transmission: manual
• odometer: 100,000
• odometer broken
• title status: clean

Located in Dacula GA - For sale: 1953 Corsair deluxe - $12000 - Runs and drives - Needs restored - 6 cylinder - here it is, bought this cars at mecum bout 7-8 yrs ago - plan was to do slight mods, suspension, dual carbs on this strong 6 cylinder with true dual exhaust. few bad yrs as we all know and when things are looking up, had an accident walking the dogs. have to sell to make ends meet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 9, 2023 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history)

[Twisted Shifter]

Where are the rear bumper guards, and the stock air cleaner? Non-stock carpets are a mess and might indicate floor rust. For $12 grand, you should be able to eat out of the engine compartment.

Otherwise, it's a nice $8000. car.

 

 

[JamesR]

I love the color! May or may not be original, but it looks nice on this car. Whatever it's shortcomings are, it's nice to see good condition examples that aren't turned into dragsters. Of added esoteric interest to me is that Dacula was the home of early 20th century fiddler Gid Tanner.

[plymouthcranbrook]

The owner probably paid too much at auction and figures it must be worth that because he got it at a big Mecum auction.

[DrumBob]

I too love the color, but I'm a sucker for deep red on almost any car. I've always liked Henry J's. But the interior is a mess. Yes, $12K is way too much. The seller is in for a rude awakening. 

[jimkf]

Having owned a few of these...I have a late production 54 right now...I see a car that was dolled up to sell. This car, if it was originally a six cylinder car, should have front and rear bumper guards, stainless trim around the windshield and "Corsair Deluxe" script on the front fenders. A look at either the trim or serial number tags would confirm.

 

I don't see an overdrive relay on the firewall (which shouldn't be black painted) so 50-55 mph would be about top speed without the engine complaining.

 

In addition to the incorrect air cleaner, the carburetor is not OE as well. It should be a Carter YF unit. And, while I'm at it,  the gas cap...the correct unit is available on ebay for about 15 bucks. Lastly, rubber floor mats were original equipment and can still be found.

 

Half the asking price would leave the buyer enough room to make this car more presentable and driveable. 

 

[DrumBob]

One of those online classic car brokers has a similar Henry J. for sale for $34,995. Thanks to the knowledgeable people on this forum, I've come to realize what ripoff artists they are. I go back now and see the same cars they had for sale last year are still for sale.

 

Gee, I wonder why?  🤬