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- 1930 American Austin Brochure, "Bantam Delivery Cuts the Cost!" - Formed in 1929, American Austin built automobiles in Butler, Pennsylvania, under license from Great Britain's Austin Motor Company. Sales of the little four-cylinder cars were encouraging at first, but the deepening Great Depression forced American Austin into bankruptcy in 1934. Its assets were acquired by American Bantam Car Company, which continued production until 1941.
- 1930
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1930 American Austin Brochure, "Bantam Delivery Cuts the Cost!"
Formed in 1929, American Austin built automobiles in Butler, Pennsylvania, under license from Great Britain's Austin Motor Company. Sales of the little four-cylinder cars were encouraging at first, but the deepening Great Depression forced American Austin into bankruptcy in 1934. Its assets were acquired by American Bantam Car Company, which continued production until 1941.
- "With Exciting New Appeal -- Austin 850," 1965 - This 1965 brochure illustrates the compact, yet roomy, features of the British Austin Mini. Designed by Alec Issigonis in the late 1950s, its front-wheel drive and engine turned sideways provided more interior room. And the vehicle's small size provided fuel economy needed during oil shortages and embargoes. This small and fuel-efficient vehicle would influence future American small car design.
- 1965
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"With Exciting New Appeal -- Austin 850," 1965
This 1965 brochure illustrates the compact, yet roomy, features of the British Austin Mini. Designed by Alec Issigonis in the late 1950s, its front-wheel drive and engine turned sideways provided more interior room. And the vehicle's small size provided fuel economy needed during oil shortages and embargoes. This small and fuel-efficient vehicle would influence future American small car design.
- 1930 American Austin Brochure, "The Bantam Austin is Here!" - In 1930, American Austin sent out this invitation. The company wanted customers to check out their new small car. The company hoped the car's size and economy would be a big seller. It wasn't. The company reorganized after bankruptcy in the mid-1930s, and ceased car production in 1941.
- 1930
- Collections - Artifact
1930 American Austin Brochure, "The Bantam Austin is Here!"
In 1930, American Austin sent out this invitation. The company wanted customers to check out their new small car. The company hoped the car's size and economy would be a big seller. It wasn't. The company reorganized after bankruptcy in the mid-1930s, and ceased car production in 1941.