Parts, accessories and merchandise will also be on sale at the J40 Motor Company’s area at the Goodwood Revival, as will a preview of a new J40 history book, available for pre-order.
Founded in 2020, the J40 Motor Company began by manufacturing and supplying parts for the 32,098 Austin J40 pedal cars built by Austin from 1949-’71.
More recently, the company has begun to offer in-house restoration services for J40s, and is also launching a sales division that will sell restored J40s and projects.
The J40 Motor Company restores classic models, as well as offering parts and support – and new-car sales are coming
The pedal cars are miniaturised versions of the Austin A40 Devon and Dorset, and feature working headlights, detachable wheels with Dunlop rubber tyres, upholstered interiors and an opening boot.
Today the pedal cars are collectibles with values beyond many full-size cars, very good examples fetching £5000 or more.
The Goodwood Revival returns to the Sussex circuit on 16-18 September 2022.
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Charlie Calderwood is Classic & Sports Car’s Features Editor