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HOME PAGE OF THE AMERICAN AUSTIN AND AMERICAN BANTAM CARS
June 1-2, 2012
AABC Mini-Meet in
Rochester, New York
Tour George Eastman House,
Strong National Museum of Play,
Banquet
Contact Tom at twfett@yahoo.com
July 23-26, 2012
AABC National Meet in
Flat Rock, North Carolina
Austin & Bantam car tour, judging, technical seminar, swap meet, cruise-in & banquet
Contact Steve at 704-875-6350 or
sstillwe@bellsouth.net
AABC Mini-Meet in
Rochester, New York
Tour George Eastman House,
Strong National Museum of Play,
Banquet
Contact Tom at twfett@yahoo.com
July 23-26, 2012
AABC National Meet in
Flat Rock, North Carolina
Austin & Bantam car tour, judging, technical seminar, swap meet, cruise-in & banquet
Contact Steve at 704-875-6350 or
sstillwe@bellsouth.net
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January 16, 2012
Club celebrates 50 year anniversary
Home page of the American Austin, American Bantam, Austin Seven and BRC.
This 1939 American Bantam Station Wagon won Best in Show at the
Dayton, Ohio meet held in July 2011.
January 16, 2012 - The American Austin Bantam Club
celebrates 50 years in 2012 and it is all thanks to our club
founder, Larry Spindler. Larry of Morris, New York, was snooping
around the back lot of an avid British car dealer and mechanic
when he spotted an American Austin coupe. It wasn't much to
look at----surface rust, roof gone, interior moldy---but it was
mostly complete. Larry talked the guy into selling the car for 45
bucks.
Now that he had the car, how was he going to find the support to preserve and restore it? In the late 1950's, Austin and Bantam enthusiasts were a lonely bunch. On a few occasions, one might run into someone with a car at a swap meet. Owners wanted to join a club, but no one knew how to start one. So Larry Spindler took charge. It all began with a letter. On September 17, 1962, John S. of St. Catherines, Ontario wrote a letter to Patrick M. of Florida. "I have received a registration form from Larry Spindler of Morris, New York, who is starting the American [Austin] Bantam Club. The membership fee is $5 and I plan to join. It sounds as if he can organize one...."
The American Austin Bantam Club was born in 1962. Fifty years later, Larry's club is still going strong thanks to many volunteers.
Our national meets are more than just a car meet---they are family reunions where members greet each other with hugs. We may kick tires, "ooh and ah" at the latest restoration but we are humble enough to drool over the basket case. Members just love to share technical tips with each other. If your car is going to break down, the national meet is the place to be. With so many experienced mechanics around, you're bound to find a solution.
Our annual membership dues haven't kept up with inflation. A $5.00 membership in 1962 is worth $37.00 in today's dollars. Yet we have kept our dues at a reasonable $20.00 per calendar year for those within the United States and $25.00 for those living outside our borders.
So what are you waiting for? Join the club and come visit us at the national meet in Flat Rock, North Carolina. All participants must be a member of the club and pay the registration fee to sell parts or drive an Austin or Bantam car on the annual tour.
If your face lights up when you see a little Austin or Bantam driving down the road, that is Larry Spindler's legacy. Thanks to his early efforts, hundreds of American Austin, Austin Seven and American Bantam cars will be preserved for generations to come. See you in North Carolina!
Now that he had the car, how was he going to find the support to preserve and restore it? In the late 1950's, Austin and Bantam enthusiasts were a lonely bunch. On a few occasions, one might run into someone with a car at a swap meet. Owners wanted to join a club, but no one knew how to start one. So Larry Spindler took charge. It all began with a letter. On September 17, 1962, John S. of St. Catherines, Ontario wrote a letter to Patrick M. of Florida. "I have received a registration form from Larry Spindler of Morris, New York, who is starting the American [Austin] Bantam Club. The membership fee is $5 and I plan to join. It sounds as if he can organize one...."
The American Austin Bantam Club was born in 1962. Fifty years later, Larry's club is still going strong thanks to many volunteers.
Our national meets are more than just a car meet---they are family reunions where members greet each other with hugs. We may kick tires, "ooh and ah" at the latest restoration but we are humble enough to drool over the basket case. Members just love to share technical tips with each other. If your car is going to break down, the national meet is the place to be. With so many experienced mechanics around, you're bound to find a solution.
Our annual membership dues haven't kept up with inflation. A $5.00 membership in 1962 is worth $37.00 in today's dollars. Yet we have kept our dues at a reasonable $20.00 per calendar year for those within the United States and $25.00 for those living outside our borders.
So what are you waiting for? Join the club and come visit us at the national meet in Flat Rock, North Carolina. All participants must be a member of the club and pay the registration fee to sell parts or drive an Austin or Bantam car on the annual tour.
If your face lights up when you see a little Austin or Bantam driving down the road, that is Larry Spindler's legacy. Thanks to his early efforts, hundreds of American Austin, Austin Seven and American Bantam cars will be preserved for generations to come. See you in North Carolina!
1938 American Bantam pickup in Dayton.
1930 American Austin coupe.
1938 American Bantam roadster.
1931 American Austin roadster.
This beautiful 1927 Gordon England cup roadster was featured in our
November/December 2011 Club News.
Videos of Austin & Bantam
cars:
Austin & Bantam cars
Man restores 1939 New York World's Fair amusement ride,
Speed King Auto Racer.
Club visits Steamtown in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Austin Bantam Show in
Springfield, Illinois 2010
2010 Texas gathering
Speed King Auto racer vintage footage at 1939 New York World's Fair. 2:30 minutes into film.
2008 Manchester, New Hampshire mini-meet
2008 Canandaigua, New York mini-meet.
Making resin Austin hubcaps
Austin & Bantam cars
Man restores 1939 New York World's Fair amusement ride,
Speed King Auto Racer.
Club visits Steamtown in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Austin Bantam Show in
Springfield, Illinois 2010
2010 Texas gathering
Speed King Auto racer vintage footage at 1939 New York World's Fair. 2:30 minutes into film.
2008 Manchester, New Hampshire mini-meet
2008 Canandaigua, New York mini-meet.
Making resin Austin hubcaps
Membership includes a one-year subscription to our bi-monthly
American Austin Bantam Club News with free classified
advertising related to Austins & Bantams. Members have the
opportunity to participate in the annual car show, swap meet,
technical seminar, tour and awards banquet.
The annual meet is held in a different location every year for 3-4 summer days. The old car tour is approximately 20-25 miles.
Trophy categories:
Best of Show - Roy Evans Traveling Trophy.
American Austin - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place divisions for closed body & open body.
American Bantam - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place divisions for closed body, speedster & roadster, Hollywood & Riviera.
Commercial - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place divisions for Boulevard Delivery, Panel, Pickup & Bantam jeep (BRC).
Special Recognition Award for Austin 7 or Austin/Bantam Modified.
The club also sells literature exclusively to members that may be helpful in your restoration. More information can be found on the literature section of this website.
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The annual meet is held in a different location every year for 3-4 summer days. The old car tour is approximately 20-25 miles.
Trophy categories:
Best of Show - Roy Evans Traveling Trophy.
American Austin - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place divisions for closed body & open body.
American Bantam - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place divisions for closed body, speedster & roadster, Hollywood & Riviera.
Commercial - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place divisions for Boulevard Delivery, Panel, Pickup & Bantam jeep (BRC).
Special Recognition Award for Austin 7 or Austin/Bantam Modified.
The club also sells literature exclusively to members that may be helpful in your restoration. More information can be found on the literature section of this website.
Home
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