Despite the small number of cars built over the run of American Austin and Bantam cars, the company put out a large variety of literature.  As a club, we should be extremely happy for all of the items that still exist to this day.  Caretakers of the hobby have ensured that there is even at least one set of original blue prints for American Austins and Bantams in existence.  Both the ABS and AABC have very good literature offerings for owners and enthusiasts.

The List:

The Virtual Library:

Below, please find period publications dedicated to maintenance and service of American Austins and Bantams.  By clicking on the cover of the book, you will be taken to a gallery of the pages relevant to Austins and Bantams.  For certain books, if modern reproductions are available, information about purchase will be included.

American Austin and Bantam Factory/Dealer Publications:

1930 Austin Instruction Book (Coming Soon)	1935 American Austin Parts & Price List
		Chet Hempfling’s Log

Third-Party Publications:

Chilton’s Rapid Flat Rate Repair Data – Primarily American Austin related Data	Motor’s Manual 10th Edition Specific and general technical information related to most American Bantams. Limited information on Series 65 and later.	Branham Automobile Reference Book (1950) Serial number information for “1941” cars and shipping weights.

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Below you will find a collection of period technical articles published regarding maintenance and service of American Austins and Bantams.  These were sourced through the internet and the original publications may not be known.  As I can locate the sources, they will be included above or may be retained in a categorized manner as below.  Feel free to chime in with your thoughts.

Tillotson Carb Data	Zenith 61A5 (1940 Bantam) Carb Info	BRC Stromberg Information
Bantam Warner T-84 Transmission Data	Bantam Electrical System Information	Bantam Rear Axle Data
Bantam Clutch	Universal Joints	1940-1941 Bantam monroe shocks
Lavine Steering box	Ross Steering Boxes	General Bantam Data

Modern Enthusiast Crated Publications

		Authenticity Manual: 2nd Ed

Post-Civilian Bantam Production Parts Suppliers-

The posts below are intended to provide historical perspective to the provision of American Austin and Bantam parts after the American Bantam Car Co. ended the production of civilian cars.  Catalogs have been provided where possible to help restorers identify parts which may be on hand in a collection of parts by part number or description.  The timeline of events between 1947 and 1973 were inspired by entries in the Austin Bantam Society’s Rooster Tails publication which also indicated that most parts were sold at 1940 pricing until the late 1960’s

1941-1947 American Bantam Car Co.	April 22, 1947 Parts and unsold New Cars Transferred to Henry W. Caldwell	1955 – Majority of Caldwell inventory is sold to Al Asher. 1957 – Remaining inventory not sold to Al Asher is sold to Beagle family. 1962 – Beagle Family purchases remainder of parts from Al Asher. 1967 – Hal Thompson purchases remainder of Beagle Family parts.
Hal Thompson Catalog	1980 David N Reilly Offering	1982 Hank Albro Offering
1984- Hal Thompson sells parts collection to Frank Alduk (Known as Newcastle Co.)	1986 Hank Albro offering	1988 Everett & Pauline Kroll Offering
1989 and 1992 Hank Albro Offering	New Castle Auction (parts stash divided a final time among multiple collectors) Year unknown	1993 Golden Mile Sales Offering
1996 Golden Mile Sales Catalog	1998 Golden Mile Sales Catalog

Reproduction Literature Currently Available:

• 1930 American Austin Brochure
• 1932 American Austin Brochure
• 1933 American Austin Brochure
• 1934 American Austin Brochure
• 1938 Bantam Brochure
• 1938 Sinclair Lube Chart

Do you have technical information, manuals, or service bulletins which are not listed above, then, please reach out to us using the contact form below.  Feel free to also use the form if you have a question about the literature above.