1940 American Bantam Speedster on display at the Butler (PA) Heritage Center. August 29, 2006.
On display for the public's appreciation, a 1930 American Austin coupe on the street in front of the Butler Heritage Center. Car owned by George and Karol Halin from Butler. August 29, 2006.
One of the last models made by Bantam in Butler, Pa. was the Bantam
Hollywood convertible. This 1940 is also owned by George and Karol Halin of Butler - restored between 1995 to 1997. August 29, 2006.
Tour group stops at the Halin home in Center Township, north of Butler. George keeps his 1948 Chevy close by for frequent rides. August 29, 2006.
Fellow enthusiasts bring out their cars. Austin Bantams parked on the road in Butler, PA. August 29, 2006.
Photogrqaph of a Bantam resembling George Mooney's Cambridge Special. This is an American Austin factory photo taken in Butler when the roadster model was introduced in the winter of '30 - '31. August 29, 2006.
Vince holds an American Austin crankshaft and thinks it is interchangeable with the English version. Vince just made this one "ring" and says, "It's a good one."August 29, 2006.
Bob Brandon (left) receives a Route 66 tour plaque after the Tuesday evening picnic at his home. Vince, on a handshake with George Halin, says "you get one too!" August 29, 2006.
Before a jeep was called "jeep", the tour group looks at the Bantam factory's service BRC truck (jeep). Now restored and on display at the Butler Heritage Center. August 29, 2006.
The old Bantam factory, Butler, PA. A brick elevator shaft took American Austins to the 4th floor to be repaired. New, finished cars were stored in the lower profile building on the right as they waited for shipping. August 29, 2006.
A beautifully restored Dodge from the late 1950's owned by Jack McKain from Butler. It is one of more than a half dozen cars kept in Jack's perfectly sparkling garage the tour group visited in Butler. August 29, 2006.
Ken Cooke shows the hosts in Butler the plaque that will presented to the Austin Bantam Society members when the tour concludes in California. George Halin (center) - Bob Brandon (right) August 29, 2006.
An impromtu street party resulting in a display of old cars and police closing the road. Richard enjoys the 1909 Huselton car.... the first car built in Butler. One of about only 6 manufactured, it's owned by the City of Butler and maintained by the local Butler chapter of the AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America). August 29, 2006.
