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  1. Interestingly, Alex Tremulis bragged about taking the prototype Hollywood cross country at speeds around 80 mph.  However, I can't remember if that was before or after he rolled it.  Most cars don't roll over at speed and make it to their press debut two days later with a little paint work.

     

    Interestingly, factory drawings indicate that the speedometers were to be built by Stewart Warner as being a little optimistic (17% Fast).

  2. https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1940-american-bantam-65-amherst-ny-875890?approval=31151&expires=1721593867&user=1365717&signature=5eef7db60c90a030b090ee00a5fca847d714b10b8854734dd76f72523c27891c

     

    This 1940 American Bantam Hollywood Convertible, professionally restored in the 1980s and recipient of a 1988 AACA First Junior award at Hershey, is among the rarest of approximately 6,700 American Bantams produced in Butler, Pennsylvania in multiple body styles. The Hollywood Convertible model began as a one-off prototype all-weather cabriolet for Roy Evans, president of Bantam Car Company, the successor to the 1930-’34 American Austin Car Company. This example is described by the seller as “well maintained.”

     

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    Current bid $5,100

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  3. 6 hours ago, TAKerry said:

    This is the opposite of most for sales. I would think this one IS about the best you can buy and the price reflects that. But I agree I could list at least half a dozen cars I would buy first.

    Thank you for your compliment on my car.  I appreciate that you recognized what has gone into getting the car where it is today.

     

     

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  4. I think the one was offered on here a year or so ago.  

    1941 Bantam Convertible. Completely original Original top and upholstery , Never restored, Runs very well, Purchased from original purchaser’s family $18,000

    https://hcca.org/acadp_listings/1941-bantam-convertible/

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    Would you go for the as found car or the restored car?

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  5. 33 minutes ago, alsancle said:

    The Broad Arrow car is described as non-running in long-term storage. You could easily be $50,000 away from driving that car or more.

     

    After being bedazzled by the beautiful photos, I missed the last and most important line

     

    • Please note that this vehicle's are currently inoperable and will need extensive maintenance

        I assumed that it was in equal mechanical and cosmetic shape.  Especially since it only won a junior 8 years ago.  I am curious what happened to it in 8 years to make it need extensive maintenance.  

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  6. That interior looks very nicely upholstered!

     

    As much as I hate to admit it, these cars seem to have taken a huge hit recently.  Here are two nice looking Phaetons that sold in the last couple of months:

     

    https://www.mecum.com/lots/1110450/  87k

    https://www.hagerty.com/marketplace/auction/1937-Cord-812/3vgeqEjW1v4TeL4pIHdOxL 110k

     

    Is the sky falling?  Were these advertised improperly?  Were they in the wrong venue?

     

    This is the second Phaeton Facebook in the last six months.  The last was for sale in Indiana (https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/700403868765639/).  When the IN car sold the seller stated "a little bit under asking...not too bad"

     

     

  7. I am not sure if the comments here are anti-bantam or the fact that this seller is losing money when seeking $28k for theirs.  The value of Bantams are hard to pin down, but they can be costly to restore correctly (just like bigger cars).  Excellent examples of more desirable body styles command high premiums.  Mediocre restorations on less desirable body styles less so.  Like most great cars, you never really know much about the transactions when they trade hands or if they even do.  

     

    Personally, although I am biased, I like my car more:  https://hcca.org/acadp_listings/1940-american-bantam-hollywood-cabriolet/  It took me about 6 years to find an example this nice, but it is time to let it go after enjoying it for another 6.  The 4 seater is a bit more practical but the cabriolet is a remarkable car.  Alex Tremulis supposedly drove the prototype Hollywood at speeds in excess of 80 mph, rolling it over at one point when he fell asleep at the wheel, to make it to Butler in time for its debut.  

     

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  8. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/602662405150944/

     

    1940 Lasalle Convertible This was my Father in-laws last project car. I found receipts for $7000 in parts. The car has rechromed Ft & R bumpers,bumper guards,hood ornament, lower grill guards.It has a new Chrome tilt steering column,1 Pair of 5 inch spot lights and fog lights. There are 5 new wire wheels from Coker tire,some new rubber parts from Steele Rubber Products.There is a extra grill and two tops, 16 lower grill vents and 7 hood vent trim moldings. This car has a slant 6 and 4 speed overdrive transmission. Serious inquiries only. No scams [hidden information]

     

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