Welcome fellow Austin and Bantam Enthusiasts!

[rg171352]

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!

[oldcar]

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.

 

[Winter AACA in Ocala '19]

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...

[oldcar]

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 February 27, 2021 by oldcar (see edit history)

[harris speedster]

Howdy,

John from Illinois here.

Wanted to drop in ans say Hi ,

Yes, very cool that the Club gave space.

I have owned my Austin V-8 powered car for 32 years.

Always fun to chime in with fellow Austin collectors.

Respectfully,

John