September 15, 2026
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Jim P sends us his American Bantam.  The American Bantam Car Company, based in Butler, Pennsylvania - was a pioneer in the American automobile industry known for producing miniature, fuel-efficient cars and inventing the original World War II Jeep prototype.  Incorporated in 1935, the company rose from the assets of the bankrupt American Austin Car Company and specialized in "economy cars" that were significantly smaller than standard American vehicles of the era.  Their civilian cars were based on the British Austin 7 design but featured updated, streamlined styling by Alexis de Sakhnoffsky.  Marketed as "America's Pioneer Economy Car," Bantams could achieve over 40 miles per gallon and reach speeds of roughly 50 mph.    
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