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The American Bantam were well-engineered cars meant to capture a niche market. Sadly, too many Americans were uninterested. Those that were, sought the Ford Model A which were less expensive, had more standard power, and more storage space.
The American Bantam cars were initially based on the 1922 Austin Seven, and built in Butler, PA under license from American Austin. The company would cease production in 1934 and re-open their doors in 1937 with restyled and re-engineered cars. The design was courtesy of Alexis de Sakhnoffsky. The redesigned engine was courtesy of Roy Evans and featured three main bearings.
Again, the company failed to find a large market share and sales were slow. Production would continue for only a few years, ending in 1941.
This 1941 American Bantam Convertible Coupe is a former AACA National First Prize winner. It is finished in tan with a full-length vermillion pin stripe and a tan Haartz cloth top. There are bumper guards, rear fender skirts, and leather ginger upholstery. The engine is a four-cylinder unit that displaces 50 cubic-inches and produces 22 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel mechanically-actuated brakes.
In 2008, this Convertible Coupe was offered for sale at the 'Sports & Classics of Monterey' presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $25,000 - $40,000 and offered without a reserve. A high bid of $30,250 including buyer's premium was enough to secure new ownership. The lot was sold.
In 2010, this American Bantam was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $25,000 - $35,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot was sold for the sum of $42,900, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
The American Bantam cars were initially based on the 1922 Austin Seven, and built in Butler, PA under license from American Austin. The company would cease production in 1934 and re-open their doors in 1937 with restyled and re-engineered cars. The design was courtesy of Alexis de Sakhnoffsky. The redesigned engine was courtesy of Roy Evans and featured three main bearings.
Again, the company failed to find a large market share and sales were slow. Production would continue for only a few years, ending in 1941.
This 1941 American Bantam Convertible Coupe is a former AACA National First Prize winner. It is finished in tan with a full-length vermillion pin stripe and a tan Haartz cloth top. There are bumper guards, rear fender skirts, and leather ginger upholstery. The engine is a four-cylinder unit that displaces 50 cubic-inches and produces 22 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel mechanically-actuated brakes.
In 2008, this Convertible Coupe was offered for sale at the 'Sports & Classics of Monterey' presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $25,000 - $40,000 and offered without a reserve. A high bid of $30,250 including buyer's premium was enough to secure new ownership. The lot was sold.
In 2010, this American Bantam was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $25,000 - $35,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot was sold for the sum of $42,900, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
2011 RM Auctions at Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $27,500
2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $25,000-USD $35,000
Sale Price :
USD $42,900
2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $25,000-USD $40,000
Sale Price :
USD $30,250
1941 American Bantam Model 65 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the American Bantam Model 65
(Data based on Model Year 1941 sales)
1941 Bantam Riviera Roadster Chassis#: 66229 Sold for USD$24,200 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Corpus Christi Old Car Museum Auction | |
1941 American Bantam Model 65 Riviera Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 66359 Sold for USD$49,500 2013 RM Auctions - St John's | |
1941 American Bantam Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 65759 Sold for USD$27,500 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1941 American Bantam Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 65759 Sold for USD$42,900 2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction | |
1941 American Bantam 65 Super Roadster Chassis#: 65246 Sold for USD$28,080 2009 Bonhams -Larz Anderson Auto Museum | |
1941 American Bantam 65 Super Chassis#: 65246 Sold for USD$25,740 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | |
1941 American Bantam Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 65759 Sold for USD$30,250 2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions |
American Bantam Model 65s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1941 American Bantam Model 65's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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