1930 American Austin Brochure, "The Bantam Austin is Here!"

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Subject Date

1930

Creator Notes

Made for American Austin Car Company

Location

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!!
1930 American Austin Brochure, "The Bantam Austin is Here!"