1940 American Bantam Riviera Convertible Coupe

An American Austin, based on the British Austin, had been marketed in the United States from 1930-34. A second generation version of that car was built from 1938-41 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The Butler-built cars were four-cylinder automobiles that developed 22 horsepower and rode on a 75-inch wheelbase chassis. Six body styles were available: standard coupe, master coupe, master roadster, convertible coupe, convertible sedan and station wagon.

Perhaps, significantly, it was the Butler, Pennsylvania plant that constructed the prototype of what became known during World War Two as the 'Jeep.'