057 Austin J40 (production line) (1950-71) by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin J40 Pedal Car (1950-71) Production 32,098 AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... Produced by the Austin Motor Company the J40 was built to resemble the Austin A40. Built at the Austin Junior Car Factory in a purpose built factory in Bargoed, South Wales by disabled Welsh miners under the supervision of a Doctor and experienced rehabilitation officers. As such the factory gave gainful employment to 250 disabled men, on a not for profit bassis. The J40 was the second model made in Bargoed following the Pathfinder Special based on a racing Austin7 which was only in production during the factories first year. The cars were made from off cuts from the Austin factory in Longbridge Birmingham and were built and painted the same way as the full size car. The car featured working head lights and horn, detachable wheels and Dunlop pneumatic tyres, leather seats and a realistic dash. With opening boot and bonnet chrome bumpers, boot handle, hub caps and (until they were deemed unsafe) chrome bonnet flying A insignia The car were expensive selling for £27 plus £6 purchase tax which would have equated to two weeks wages for an average working man. In good condition they could now sell for £1500 - £2000, but very popular, and were sold via Austin Motors, showrooms Production ceased in 1971 after a total of 32,098 had been made and the factory made engine parts, finally closing in 1999 Diolch am 99,579,819 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,577,819 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-057