rg171352 2 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 In the distant future, January 11 will probably be known for many things. However, most will most likely remember it as the day American Austin and Bantam enthusiasts received their own section of the AACA forum in which to post. Thank you for letting us take up a little space! Link to post Share on other sites
oldcar 728 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I just wonder how many people realise that the Bantam is not actually a copy of the Austin Seven but in fact a mirror image? One way to avoid paying Copyright fees. Bj. Link to post Share on other sites
Winter AACA in Ocala '19 2 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Hi BJ :oldcar: In fact, there was a licensing agreement, for each sale the factory in Butler, PA had to pay $5 to Austin in England...so...$$$ were forwarded... Link to post Share on other sites
oldcar 728 Posted Saturday at 10:30 PM Share Posted Saturday at 10:30 PM (edited) It is interesting that one person, Derreck Jolly, in South Australia used a Bantam cylinder head on his Austin 7 by putting it on back to front. This was a well known Austin "Hill climb" car that used a Bantam cylinder head in the interest of weight distribution by bringing the radiator to the rear of the motor, Bj. Edited Saturday at 10:39 PM by oldcar (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
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