Henry J

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Kaiser-Frazer Corporation, Willow Run MI (1946-1953)
Willys Motors Inc, Willow Run MI (1953-1955)

The Henry J was also sold by Sears Roebuck as the Allstate.

• 1946 Millionaire ship builder Henry J Kaiser and Joseph Frazer of Graham-Paige establish Kaiser-Frazer with two marques, Kaiser and up market Frazer
• 1950 Introduction of the 1951 model year Henry J economy model
• 1952 Henry J based Excalibur is tested. The Brooks Stevens design is rejected
• 1953 Merger with Willys creates Willys Motors Inc
• 1953 Henry J is killed

References

• Georgano, G. N. (1969). The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885 to the Present , NY: Dutton, p 36, 272.