1940 American Bantam Model 65

VIN: 65242

$33,480

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Indianapolis, IN; US

  • Event date

    May 13 - May 18, 2014

  • Lot

    S26

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    65242

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    0 M

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    20

  • Induction

    1x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Tan

  • Exterior Color

    Black

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Wind wings, hubcaps, trim rings, whitewalls, skirts, rear-mounted spare.

Condition

Good paint, chrome and interior. Chassis and underbody painted assembled. Scuff on right hood side, thin hood ornament chrome. Outie star on right cowl. Badly aged and discolored gauge faces. Old, faded top and side curtains. A quick and superficial cosmetic restoration that looks real good up to about five feet.

Market commentary

Cute, and cute counts a lot. This Bantam's many shortcomings are mostly overcome by its cuteness, especially at this price. Enjoy it and don't pay any attention to the scruffy presentation.

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