American Bantam was the name given cars produced in Butler, Pennsylvania following the failure of the American Austin Car Company. Revived by Roy S. Evans, the new company produced cars from 1937 until it stopped producing passenger cars in 1941. The exterior sheetmetal had been redesigned by Alexis de Sakhnoffski, and the engine was modified so that it was no longer produced under licence from Austin of England. Although very similar in size and mechanically, few parts are interchangeable between Austins and Bantams. Approximately 6,000 Bantams of all types were produced, compared with about 20,000 of the earlier Austins. Despite a wide range of Bantam body styles, ranging from light trucks to a wooden station wagon Americans remained unconvinced of the need for a compact or even second car until the acceptance of the Volkswagen in the early 1960's. Butler is a city located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... The American Austin Car Company was a United States automobile manufacturing British Austin Motor Company. ... 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1941 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Austin Motor Company was British manufacturer of automobiles that rose to be a major motorcar brand, the dominant partner after merger with Morris in the 50s but declining after absorption into British Leyland. ... Light truck is a vehicle classification generally used by the United States government for regulating fuel economy and safety. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... Volkswagen (VW) is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg, Germany. ...

American Bantam also pioneered the design for the first jeep [1] and built these for the US Army after discontinuing the manufacture of passenger vehicles.[2] Jeep® is an automobile marque (and registered trademark) of DaimlerChrysler. ... US Army Seal The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ...

American Bantam's 1938 model is famous for being the inspiration for Donald Duck's car. Donald Duck Donald Duck is an animated cartoon and comic-book character best known for his cartoons from Walt Disney Studios. ...