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£11,312
1938 American Bantam Model 65 Roadster
United States • 5 Jun 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1938 American Bantam Model 65 Roadster, finished in burgundy with beige coves, has undergone refurbishment and recent mechanical service, but shows cosmetic wear including faded paint and pitting. It's a rare example, with only about 500 roadsters produced for the model year, and was sold at no reserve, indicating strong buyer interest.
Condition
4
The car has undergone refurbishment and recent service, but shows signs of wear including faded paint, pitting on brightwork, corrosion in the engine bay, and cracks in the dashboard paint. The tires are estimated to be 30 years old.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
65455
Odometer:
350 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 45ci Inline-Four Three-Speed Manual Transmission Burgundy Paint w/Beige Coves Brown Pleated Upholstery 15" Painted Steel Wheels w/Chrome Hubcaps Fender Skirts Rear-Mounted Spare Wheel Folding Windscreen Glass Wind Wings Dual Taillights
This 1938 American Bantam Model 65 roadster is said to have undergone a refurbishment between 1995 and 2003 before it was purchased by the current owner in September 2005.
It was driven approximately 150 miles and subsequently spent the next two decades in storage in Florida, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
Service performed in April 2026 included the installation of a replacement six-volt battery and spark plugs, as well as a rebuild of the carburetor and a fluid service.
The car is finished in burgundy with beige coves over brown upholstery, and power comes from a 45ci inline-four paired with a three-speed manual transmission.
Features include 15″ steel wheels, a rear-mount spare, a folding windscreen, a tan soft top and side curtains, rear fen...
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£6,363
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,548
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,734
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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