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For Your Bookshelf – “The Austin Pedal Car Story” – The fascinating history of Austin’s J40 and Pathfinder

8th November 2023

The remarkable true story of Austin pedal cars... Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Dr. David Whyley Published by: Porter Press International; www.porterpress.co.uk 488 pages (jacketed hardback; 280 x 220 mm), incorporating more than 1,000 images UK Price, ‘Classic Edition’: £85.00; ISBN: 978-1-913089-28-3 Note: Further specialist editions are available thus: Collector’s Edition – … [Read more...]

The Austin (Pedal Cars) story continues…

24th October 2023

New J40 Continuation model launched by Austin Pedal Cars... They tell us: (All words and images from Austin Pedal Cars). New J40 Continuation is the first Austin pedal car to launch since original production ended in 1971 Austin J40 Continuation developed entirely in-house by Austin Pedal Cars Hand-formed aluminium body accurately replicates lines of the original J40 All-new, … [Read more...]

J40 Motor Company keeps these Austin-based classic pedal cars alive

27th January 2022

Good news for owners and enthusiasts of the J40 pedal cars, originally built by Austin, and now the tradition continues through the J40 Car Company. J40 Motor Company races ahead in 2022. They tell us: J40 Motor Company to offer a continually updated range of restored and unrestored cars for sale A brand-new range of exclusive J40 continuation cars will launch Full factory … [Read more...]

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