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The tiny American Bantam was intended as a serious commercial venture, but was never taken as such by the American driving public. The subject of affectionate jokes, it became a favorite of cartoonists, and circus clowns, as well as film comedies starring Buster Keaton and 'Our Gang.' With few actual sales, Bantam desperately needed something new to attract buyers.
In 1940, American Bantam created one of the most important and widely recognized vehicles in history: the JEEP. The United States Army loved the small, yet practical utility vehicle, but awarded the multi-million dollar contracts to Willys and Ford. The last American Bantams appeared in 1940 and the firm closed its doors in 1941.
In 1940, American Bantam created one of the most important and widely recognized vehicles in history: the JEEP. The United States Army loved the small, yet practical utility vehicle, but awarded the multi-million dollar contracts to Willys and Ford. The last American Bantams appeared in 1940 and the firm closed its doors in 1941.
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1940 American Bantam Riviera Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the American Bantam Riviera
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
| 1940 American Bantam Convertible Chassis#: 66093 Sold for USD$25,300 2025 Mecum : Larrys Legacy 2025 | |
| 1940 American Bantam Roadster Chassis#: 65072 Sold for USD$19,250 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
| 1940 American Bantam Model 64 Super Roadster Chassis#: 64259 Sold for USD$22,400 2023 Bonhams : Two Generations Collection | |
| 1940 AUSTIN BANTAM ROADSTER Chassis#: 65167 Sold for USD$33,550 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1940 American Bantam Roadster Chassis#: 66513 Sold for USD$31,360 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
| 1940 American Bantam Hollywood Convertible Sold for USD$38,500 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1940 American Bantam Sold for USD$20,500 2018 GAA : July 2018 | |
| 1940 American Bantam Hollywood Sold for USD$31,000 2018 GAA : July 2018 | |
| 1940 American Bantam Roadster Sold for USD$21,500 2017 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1940 AMERICAN BANTAM 2-DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: 63187 Sold for USD$37,400 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 1940 AUSTIN BANTAM ROADSTER Chassis#: 65167 Sold for USD$38,500 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 1940 American Bantam Roadster Sold for USD$25,300 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
| 1940 AMERICAN BANTAM 65 SPEEDSTER Chassis#: 65273 Sold for USD$33,000 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
| 1940 American Bantam Roadster Chassis#: 65268 Sold for USD$27,500 2007 RM Auctions - The Al Wiseman Collection |
American Bantam Rivieras That Failed To Sell At Auction
1940 American Bantam Riviera's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 American Bantam | 2020 GAA : February 2020 | $16,500 | |||
| 1940 AMERICAN BANTAM PICK UP | 2014 McCormick's Palm Springs # 57 | $27,000 | |||
| 1940 Austin Bantam Roadster | 2014 Mecum : Seattle | $27,000 | |||
| 1940 Bantam Riviera Phaeton | 2006 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $17,500 |
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