View Our Other Listings | Contact Us | Print this listing 1939 AMERICAN BANTAM ROADSTER. FRAME OFF. HERSHEY SR FIRST-BEST OF BEST. IMMAC. CCSISC1205 Johnson Ferry RdAtlanta. GA 30068Call Us Today(770) 883-9115Ask Us A Question Vehicle DetailsYear: 1939Make: Other MakesModel: All ModelsMileage: 1Transmission: ManualEngine: 4 CylinderExterior Color: RedInterior Color: RedTitle: Clear 1939 AMERICAN BANTAM ROADSTER MODEL 60 Roy S. Evans purchased the American Austin Company in 1935. He reconstituted the company as American Bantam and began building cars from 1938 to early 1941. with updated styling by Count Alexis deSakhoffsky. Genius race-car designer Harry A. Miller worked on the engine. resulting in a more competitive car emerging from their plant in Butler. PA. There was an array of body styles ranging from $399 - $565. including Standard and Master Coupe. Roadsters. Convertible Sedan and Station Wagon. No essential differences exist between the three model years. Total production for 1939 was a mere 1. 29. While 22 horsepower may not seem like a lot. it should be remembered that the weight of 1. 00 lbs. . enables favorable power-to-weight ratio for sprightly performance. This Magnificent Southern Estate Classic is finished in Beautiful Teluidine Red with White Coves. Delux Red Interior and Black Haartz Canvas Convertible Top with Red Piping. It underwent a Total Professional Frame Off. Award Winning Restoration. resulting in an AACA Senior National First and Grand National First Winner in 2014. Amenities include:3 Speed Transmission Floor ShifterFold Down Front WindshieldFull Instrumentation SpeedometerOil PressureGas GaugeAmmeterElectric Windshield WiperRear “Continental Kit” Spare Wheel Attaché’ Storage Compartments Built into DoorsChrome Front & Rear Bumper Chrome Bumper GuardsBeautiful Art Deco Styling Hood OrnamentStunning Deco Styled Curvy FendersHaartz Canvas Convertible Top Red PipingCan Conveniently be RemovedGlass Rear WindowBeveled Glass Rear View MirrorSide Curtains4 Cylinder Engine 20 Horsepower40 Cubic Inch Displacement2. 2” Bore. 3. 0” StrokeCompression Ratio 7. 0 to 13 Qts. Oil CapacityManual ChokeFoot Operated Starting Button4 Wheel Mechanical Drum BrakesRigid Front Axle with Transverse Leaf SpringsLive Rear Axle with Quarter Elliptical Leaf Springs“Bantam” Scripted Wheel CoversWhitewall Tires Denman Elegante’ Premium Sports5. 60-15Dual Rear Tail LightsShow Quality Engine Compartment & UndercarriageWheelbase 75”Length 105”Outstanding Economy 40 Mpg. This Bantam was the Forerunner of the Modern American Compact Car. It is a Charming Example of Pre-War Americana. The Styling of the ’39 Bantam Roadster was undertaken by Famed Designer. Count Alex deSakhoffsky. The Count’s other designs included the ’28 Auburn Boat Tail Speedster and the ’29 Cord L-29 (which recently sold for a record $2. 4m). The Restoration was completed by a Marque Expert in 2013. This Southern. Rust Free. Rare Bantam Roadster is Truly Best of Best! It is Great Fun to Drive and Garners all the “oohs and aahs” anytime out. It would be a Great and Unique addition to your collection. Of 2 recent sales at Bonham’s $42. 00(HMN June 2015) and an earlier Scottsdale at $84. 00. these were beautiful cars. however. not Hershey Sr. First’s! Seller Reserves the right to cancel auction at any time and cancel bids from bidders with questionable feedback. Due to numerous fraudulent and 2nd chance offers coming out of eBay. my auction is private. Only you and I know your identity. For additional details. please call: 770. 883. 9115 Additional Photos Warranty InformationThis vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Terms & Conditions10% DEPOSIT DUE WITHIN 72 HRS. OF AUCTION CLOSE. BALANCE DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE. BUYER IS WELCOME TO INSPECT VEHICLE WITHIN 5 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE. DEPOSIT WILL BE GRACIOUSLY REFUNDED. IF UPON INSPECTION. BUYER IS NOT FULLY SATISFIED. FOR ANY REASON. See our other listings