conceptcarz.com

Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).

1938 American Bantam Series 60 Roadster

  • Chassis Number: 62109
  • Engine Number: 63349
Roy S. Evans purchased the American Austin company, located in Butler, PA, in 1935. He hired designer Alexis de Sakhnoffsky to restyle the cars. In 1937, Evans reconstituted the company as American Bantan, and presented a range of vehicles consisting of three different coupes and two roadsters. The success of the company, however, was destabilized due to the Depression-era economy and production ceased after the 1941 model year.

This American Bantam Roadster is powered by a 46 cubic-inch L-head four-cylinder engine fitted with an updraft carburetor. It produces 20 horsepower and is mated to a three-speed manual gearbox. There are four-wheel mechanical drum brakes with a live rear axle using quarter-elliptical leaf springs.

In 1965, this roadster was purchased by Everett Kroll, which marked the beginning of a long succession of ownerships by presidents of the American Bantam Society. The current owner first purchased the car in 1985, before selling it to another former president of the American Bantam Society, Scott Pickle. The current owner (also a former American Bantam club president) recently reacquired the car and treated it to a restoration that was completed in 2011. The exterior is finished in two-tone color scheme of red and maroon with art deco cues such as the chrome spears on the rear fender shields. There is a convenient folding soft top, a non-original competition that is considerably easier to use than the original top and can conveniently be removed for a more authentic presentation.

This roadster is one of only 512 examples built in 1938. It has a rear-mounted spare tire, side curtains, fold-down windshield and whitewall tires.

In 2012, this Roadster was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Az. It was estimated to sell for $35,000 - $55,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $90,200 inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012

2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $35,000-USD $55,000 
Sale Price :
USD $90,200

1938 American Bantam Series 60 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the American Bantam Series 60

(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 American Bantam Roadster
Chassis#: 62500
Sold for USD$23,100
  2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey
1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  
1938 Bantam Roadster
Chassis#: A61231
Sold for USD$28,000
  2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction
 
1938 American Bantam Boulevard Delivery
Chassis#: 60365
Sold for USD$39,200
  2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  
1938 American Bantam Roadster
Chassis#: 62500
Sold for USD$25,850
  2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey
1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  
1938 American Bantam Roadster
Chassis#: 62187
Sold for USD$26,880
  2020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  
1938 American Bantam Roadster
Chassis#: 6140638
Sold for USD$27,500
  2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction
1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  
1938 Bantam Boulevard Delivery
Chassis#: 60365
Sold for USD$42,350
  2015 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  
1938 American Bantam Roadster
Chassis#: 62562
Sold for USD$44,000
  2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona
1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  
1938 AMERICAN BANTAM PICKUP
Sold for USD$33,600
  2014 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 56
 
1938 AMERICAN BANTAM PICKUP
Sold for USD$33,600
  2014 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 56
 
1938 American Bantam Roadster w/Custom Wooden Boat & Trailer
Chassis#: 11US0008083
Sold for USD$30,800
  2012 Worldwide - The Auburn Auction
 
1938 American Bantam Roadster
Chassis#: 62109
Sold for USD$90,200
  2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
1938 American Bantam Series 60 image  
1938 American Bantam Cabriolet
Chassis#: 66007
Sold for USD$19,800
  2011 RM Auctions at Monterey
 
1938 Bantam Boulevard Delivery
Sold for USD$42,900
  2010 RM Auctions - Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale
 

American Bantam Series 60s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1938 American Bantam Series 60's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1938 Bantam Roadster 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona   

Vehicles With Comparable Market Values

Similar sales to the $36,270 range.
1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Chassis#:1g2fw2184jl225535
Sold for $36,300
2024 Mecum : Glendale
1950 Mercury M100 Pickup
Chassis#:md83h5019230
Sold for $36,300
2024 Mecum : Glendale
1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Chassis#:223679u605325
Sold for $36,300
2024 Mecum : Glendale
2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible
Chassis#:scbdr33w37c050430
Sold for $36,300
2024 Mecum : Glendale
2008 Dodge Magnum SRT-8 Wagon
Chassis#:2d8gv77328h203473
Sold for $36,300
2024 Mecum : Glendale
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL
Chassis#:WDBFA66E5MF026477
Sold for $36,400
2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia
1958 Peerless GT Phase 1
Chassis#:GT200076
Sold for $35,997
2024 Artcurial : Retromobile
1964 Lamborghini Tracteur agricole 1R
Chassis#:13808
Sold for $35,997
2024 Artcurial : Retromobile
1967 Fiat Dino Coupé 2L
Chassis#:135AC*0001723*
Sold for $35,997
2024 Artcurial : Retromobile
1955 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP
Chassis#:H55J007273
Sold for $36,300
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1989 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90
Chassis#:SALLDVAB8FA382749
Sold for $36,300
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1969 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 350
Chassis#:223379L110137
Sold for $36,300
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1966 OLDSMOBILE 98 CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#:384676M376510
Sold for $36,300
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z/28 SS 35TH ANNIVERSARY COUPE
Chassis#:2G1FP22G422144818
Sold for $36,300
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1965 FORD F-100 CUSTOM PICKUP
Chassis#:AZ385557
Sold for $36,300
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM SLP FIREHAWK
Chassis#:2G2FV22G412135892
Sold for $36,300
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1963 FORD FAIRLANE 500 CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#:3F43F192735
Sold for $36,300
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1947 FORD SUPER DELUXE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#:AZ393317
Sold for $36,300
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1948 FORD COE CUSTOM TRUCK
Chassis#:AZ393354
Sold for $36,300
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTER
Chassis#:WDBSK75F44F075794
Sold for $36,300
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ

1938 American Bantam Series 60 Vehicle Profiles

1938 American Bantam Series 60 vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: 62500
Engine #: 63944
1938 American Bantam Series 60 vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: 62187
1938 American Bantam Series 60 vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: 6140638
1938 American Bantam Series 60 vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: 62562
1938 American Bantam Series 60 vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: 62109
Engine #: 63349
1938 American Bantam Series 60 vehicle information
Boulevard Delivery
Chassis #: 60365
Engine #: 63544