Authentic Bantam Jack
Here is your chance to get that Bantam jack you have always wanted.
This is an exact replication of an original jack (see photos). The part
that goes up and down that lifts the bumper is made exactly like the original (sand cast and gating and sprues sanded off). They are even painted the original
red (see photo). It's my understanding that every Bantam regardless of
model came with this type of jack. Originally the base for the jack came
either round or square. I am only offering them with the round base.
A Short Note On Authenticity:
There was a recent article showed a similar jack and indicating it to be Bantam.
Extensive research before I started this project included consulting many
knowledgeable people and the jack I'm selling is believed to be what was
actually included with the Bantam cars. I have seen 3 other jacks besides
mine that looked exactly
like this reproduction. The jack referred to in the article above may have
been used at one time but it is the general consensus that the type of jack you
see here was sold with the Bantam cars.
My original jack was in the back of my 1940 Bantam Hollywood. Other jacks
I've seen the were exactly like this one were from a 1939 Station wagon, a 1940 Riviera and a 1939 Bantam
coupe.
Note added: 12/07/08
Original & New Bantam Jack Comparisons
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original jack |
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new jack |
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looking at the top of the base. |
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looking at the bottom of the base |
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what I call the up and down part |
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new has full length threads, old about 1 1/2 threads |
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authentic in every way |
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More pictures of new Bantam jack with an original jack (not
for American Austin)
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new and original shown lifting an Austin bumper
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threads are not painted. I recommend leaving them bare with a light film of oil |
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How Much?
$250.00 + $30.00 Priority Mail or $20.00 Parcel Post anywhere in the USA
($250.00 of insurance is included in both).
International orders please
inquire before purchase. These are a limited run and will not be available
forever so if you want one now is the time to get it.
