Bantam Roadster

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf automobile
gptkbp:bodyStyle roadster
gptkbp:brakes drum brakes
gptkbp:collectibility high among classic car enthusiasts
gptkbp:colorOptions various
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in classic car shows
inspired replica models
appeared in vintage car magazines
symbol_of_pre-war_American_automotive_innovation
gptkbp:engineDisplacement 1.5 L
gptkbp:enginePower 40 hp
gptkbp:engineType inline-four
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1937
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 10 gallons
gptkbp:height 58 in
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first American production roadster post-World War I
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bantam Roadster
gptkbp:influencedBy American_automotive_design_trends
gptkbp:lastProduced 1941
gptkbp:layout front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
gptkbp:legacy remains a sought-after classic
influenced future roadster designs
part_of_American_automotive_history
gptkbp:length 152 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bantam_Car_Company
gptkbp:marketSegment sports car
gptkbp:notableFeature compact size
affordable price
classic design
gptkbp:notablePerson various celebrities
automotive historians
car collectors
enthusiasts of vintage cars
gptkbp:productionCompany approximately 5,000
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:productionYears 1937-1941
gptkbp:relatedModel Bantam Coupe
Bantam_Sedan
gptkbp:renovated popular among car restorers
gptkbp:seatingCapacity 2
gptkbp:style Art Deco
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Bantam_BRC
gptkbp:topSpeed 70 mph
gptkbp:transmission 3-speed manual
gptkbp:weight 1,200 lbs
gptkbp:wheelbase 100 in
gptkbp:width 60 in