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1939 American Bantam Speedster

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Listed bycascadia
Portland, OregonManual
UnsoldSep 23, 2016
Final bid$14,000

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Summary
This rare 1939 American Bantam Speedster, one of fewer than 20 registered four-seat convertibles, is a driver-level example with a rust-free body from an older restoration. Its 45 cubic inch inline-four engine received a professional rebuild in 2015 and is paired with a 3-speed manual gearbox. The car features a functional convertible top with factory side curtains and is said to run and drive well.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
1939
31 (29%)
5/14/2026
Color
No Data
0 (0%)
No Data
Transmission
Manual
101 (95%)
9/9/2026
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Sep 23, '16

Listing history

1 appearance
  • 9/23/2016
    Bring a Trailer
    Unsold· this listing
    $14k
Bid History
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Final bid
$14k
#1 of American Bantams in 2016
Bottom 30% of all listings in 2016
Bids
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#1 of American Bantams in 2016
Top 10% of all listings in 2016
Comments
81
#1 of American Bantams in 2016
Top 10% of all listings in 2016
Top Comments
nowhere I love this car! - Even if I do suspect that revving the engine would produce an exhaust note that sounds like a ... View more
Blackbelt I would love to see this car come home. Considering i live about a 20 minute drive from where this car was built, i ... View more
David_C. IIRC this car was used for the basis for Bantam's entry to the Army's competition which yielded the Jeep. The Bantam ... View more
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