1930 American Austin Brochure, "The Bantam Austin is Here!"
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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.
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.
Artifact
Trade catalog
Subject Date
1930
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.150.574
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Die cutting
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 7 in
Inscriptions
Printed: The Bantam Austin is here!!
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