NO RESERVE!
Founded as the American Austin Car Company in 1929 with factory
facilities in Butler, Pennsylvania; the American Austin’s are
considered to be the first “micro cars.” The first cars were
produced in 1930. The cars garnered plenty of attention with
celebrity owners such as Al Jolson, Ernest Hemmingway and Buster
Keaton. Our Gang loved the car, as did cartoonists and radio
comedians. When Walt Disney penned a car for Donald Duck, it was
inspired by the Bantam Roadster. The American public; however, was
not ready for a small, economical car and soon the company was in
receivership.
This fully-restored 1930 American Austin is finished with two-tone
red paintwork and matching red “disc” wheels. The exterior is
complete with chrome-plated bumpers and a polished grille shell.
Under the hood is a 750cc, 13hp inline four-cylinder engine
connected to a four-speed manual transmission. The interior is
completed with beautiful cork leather upholstery that also covers
the door panels; and a dashboard with gauges. Every collection
should have one of these.
Please note, this vehicle will be offered for sale only at the Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, July 14th and 15th, 2017 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. For more information contact us at (800) 248-8026 or visit www.cpaautoauction.com.
