rg171352 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 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.” Current bid $5,100 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Trucker Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 I think we've seen this one before, and not too long ago at that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rg171352 Posted July 19 Author Share Posted July 19 It was listed here previously, this is its first time at auction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 I remember your postings here before. Beautiful and rare car! Good luck with the auction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 “The seller identifies this American Bantam Hollywood as “a fun car.” “ Is it fun, or it just identifies that way? 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 33 minutes ago, CarNucopia said: “The seller identifies this American Bantam Hollywood as “a fun car.” “ Is it fun, or it just identifies that way? 😂 Doing 70 MPH on a long downhill, I bet it's tons of fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 I don't think that little engine could handle 70 mph. But neither will my 1915 model T. And those are a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rg171352 Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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