Restoring a 1933-1935 American Austin?

Well, then this man may have just the parts you are looking for.

It appears he has already sold the rear bumper but he does have:

AMERICAN AUSTIN 1933-1934 HOOD

 

Click here to see the listing: AMERICAN AUSTIN 1933-1934 HOOD  $350

 

Fender mounting bracket for cars without a headlight bar:

 

Click here to see the listing: AMERICAN AUSTIN 1933-1935 driver side Fender Bracket $85

 

A look at what else may be coming available from the seller:

ebay chassis 3

A couple of quick items:

American Austin Rim and Wheel parts:

(I believe these are front wheels as they don’t appear to be tapered or have a keyway)

Click here to see the ebay listing: American Austin Wheels

 

NORS American / Austin clutch linings

(2 are needed per car) Clutch linings

Click here to see the ebay listing: Clutch discs for American Austin -American Bantam $36

 

American Bantam Novelty shifter

Click here to see the listing: Bantam American Austin Gear Shift Knob $60

Happy Belated Thanksgiving

In the past month, there have been a few scattered items which I didn’t end up posting on here.  It’s amazing how few parts have come available.  I was going through some old emails today and found that one member of the ABS raised a very good point when I was a complete newbie.  To paraphrase, be patient, these cars and their parts are out there; sometimes there are dry spells and sometimes there are more items than can find owners.  Right now, with the holidays, people have more on their mind than working on their cars and cleaning out their garage.

The last couple weeks have resulted in my efforts slowing with the near culmination of assembling my 1940 Bantam chassis.  It needs to come apart again so I can begin restoring the bits to newish condition, but it’s nice to see something that has existed as scrap for decades become something fairly car like.  I’m trying to figure out the front shock absorbers and finalize the braking configuration.  However, even with all of these things, the car has been on the back burner.

I made a tally of cars in the process of being restored and their owners.  Currently, there are at least 50 American Austin/Bantam cars in various stages of resurrection among at least 30 owners.  So, if you’re afraid that you’re alone in your quest, rest assured that you’re in good company.

Around here, I’ve started doing some work chronicling the history of the Brennan IMP.  If you’re a long time reader, you know of my fondness and intrigue regarding that little motor.  Right now, there are a couple of old brochures up, but soon, I should have it’s 30 year history documented for those who do have them.

I hope you had a happy holiday and that you are looking forward to the upcoming ones as well.  Stay tuned for updates!

 

 

 

 

Very nice original Bantam Embelm

If you’ve been looking for a nice enameled Bantam emblem for a while, your wait may have been worth it.  This emblem just popped up on ebay last night and is amazing.  Although the chrome has some scratches, I would almost believe this is either NOS or completely restored as the chrome often yields to the brass beneath.  Costs to restore these badges range from $175 to over $300.

If you need a badge, buy this one.  It doesn’t look like you’ll be sorry if you’re the winner:

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Click here to see the ebay listing: Possibly NOS Bantam Emblem $280

 

Pre-Hershey Updates

The big East Coast shows are going on in these two weeks.  Then, just after Hershey, the ABS will be having it’s national meet highlighting the 75th anniversary of the BRC.  I hope you’ll have a chance to at least enjoy one of these events.

Before I head off to Pennsylvania for the shows, I wanted to give you an update of the Ebay landscape

American Austin:

Radiator / Grile shellBadge:

NOTE:  the retaining clip in the back appears to be missing and has been replaced with something that lends the impression that this may have been soldered onto a grille shell at one time or another.

American Austin Badge 1 American Austin Badge 2

Click here to see the listing: American Austin Radiator Badge $56

Rear crossmember for Non-roadster Austins:

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Click here to see the listing: 1930 – 1935 American Austin Coupe / Sedan rear frame crossmember

1930 – 1935 American Austin Fan Pulley assembly

Fan pulley

Click here to see the listing: 1930 – 1935 American Austin Fan Pulley assembly

American Austin Transmission cover with shift pattern:

Transmission cover

Click here to see the listing: 1930 – 1935 American Austin Transmission Cover

American Austin Brochure

American Austin Brochure 1

Click here to see the listing: American Austin Brochure

Bantam:

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM TRICO P-1221 1938-1940 AMERICAN BANTAM

“This is an original windshield wiper arm as used on cars from the early 1930’s to the early 1940’s with the motor mounted inside the car.

It has the chrome enclosed retainer for the grooved-cross-drilled motor shaft on one end and the saddle clip for the P-778 wiper blade on the other end. It would be Trico P-1221.

It measures 7 5/8 inches on centers, and 7 3/4” overall.

The only application I could find is 7 1/2” long:

1938-40 American Bantam 60, 62, 65 Open cars.

There may be other applications.”

Bantam Windshield wiper

Click here to see the listing: WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM TRICO P-1221 1938-1940 AMERICAN BANTAM $8

T-84 Transmission Tower and Shifter Lever

Please note, this shifter handle shape is not correct for any civilian Bantams.

T-84 Transmission Tower and Shifter Lever

Click here to see the listing: T-84 Transmission Tower and Shifter Lever $120.27

American Bantam Car Company Woody Postcard

Bantam Woody Postcard 1

Click here to see the listing: American Bantam Car Company Woody Postcard

1939 Bantam Brochure

1939 Bantam BrochureClick here to see the listing: 1939 Bantam Brochure

American Bantam Factory Postcard

American Bantam Factory Postcard 1Click here to see the listing:American Bantam Factory Postcard

Hurry! Ebay code good until 9/25/2015

I needed to share this with you.  Check your email to see if you received a coupon code which gives certain people $20 off of $100 purchases on ebay motors.  I didn’t notice it on my email, but instead on a listing. This code will not work for everyone, but a sure way to tell if it will work is to click on the Austin style headlight below.  You may see a small thing that says “see how you can save $20” or something like that.  I would have taken a screen shot for you, but I stupidly used it before taking a photo.

Scroll to the bottom to see the code which you need to look for.

Austin style headlight, with an odd switch on the side:

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Click here to see the listing:Austin style headlight $199.95

Reproduction Model T carbide generator:

carbide generatorClick here to see the listing: Model T carbide generator

Falcon/Comet console:

falcon comet console 1Click here to see the listing: Falcon/Comet console

THE CODE IS:  CMOTORS91

Late night Ebay finds:

There is someone in Wyoming who may have stumbled on a small parts hoard.  So far, the ebay seller has three items up, however that doesn’t mean more wont show up.  It appears that his stash may contain Bantam and Austin pieces.

American Bantam M10BX carb

Bantam Tillotson M10BX 4Click here to see the ebay listing: American Bantam M10BX carb $81

American Austin / Bantam Intake Manifold

Intake 2

Click here to see the ebay listing: American Austin / Bantam Intake Manifold $52

American Austin 1930-1933 Generator and Distributor parts

NOTE:  The fan mount looks to be excellent in the photos.  You may wish to inquire with the seller to see what sort of condition the piece is in.

American Austin Gen Dist 1

Click here to see the ebay listing: American Austin 1930-1933 Generator and Distributor parts $79.50

A 1939 Bantam Pick Up has made its way onto ebay. 

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The opening price is $1999 with the option of an offer.

Click here to see the ebay listing: 1939 Bantam Parts/Restoration Truck

Promotional Bantam Penny

bantam penny 1

Click here to see the ebay listing: Promotional Bantam Penny $27.95

Plain faced Bantam hubcaps:

These may or may not be bantam pieces, please check your application to ensure they will fit.

plain face hubcaps 1

Click here to see the ebay listing: Plain faced Bantam hubcaps:

American Austin Parts Catalogue (Detroit)

Detroit Austin 1Click here to see the ebay listing: American Austin Parts Catalogue (Detroit)

Oops, we missed a few:

1940 Bantam Hood Side Emblems:

Two emblems sold in the small hours of the morning through a buy it now for $13 each.  An excellent deal for the buyer:

bantam hood logo 1

American Bantam Stabilite headlight lens:

Sold for $154, possibly nos.  Some Bidding in the last moments.

Bantam headlight lens

Starter Switch through 1939

Sold for $26, Buy it Now.

starter switch through 1939

Austin Crank Case:

Sold for $40, Buy It Now

Austin Crank Case

1930 American Austin 3W coupe:

Sold for $4350

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American Austin Tillotson M10A

BIN Sold for $80

American Austin Tillotson M10 A 2

Would you like a Woody of your own?

For your consideration is a unique opportunity to own a 1939 Bantam Woody Station Wagon.  Usually, these cars pass silently between Bantam club members.  Occasionally, these cars are seen at the auctions, but not frequently enough for other collectors to get their hands on them.

These cars were designed by Bantam to be the gem of any garage.  Described by the company as being the embodiment of nonchalant luxury, and by being priced as their halo car; the Bantam station wagon was anything but a little economy car.  It was a useful, utilitarian, piece of art.  Although they were fairly popular in proportion to other models built, their survival rate has been identified as very small.

1938 Bantam Station Wagon Prototype

1938 Bantam Station Wagon Prototype

There are less than twenty of these Station Wagons known to exist at this time, although there may be a few more stashed out there.  Most often, these cars are sold for increasingly more and more with projects becoming less and less extant.  Finished, you can have something like this:

bantam woodieBantam Woody

Here is the offering for your consideration, the bones of a spartan, understated, elegant gem.  Click on the thumbnail below to learn more about this project.  Perhaps this could find its way into your garage.

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1939 Bantam Station Wagon Rough Project