Images of brand-new, future-focused versions of the iconic Austin J40 pedal car have been released.
The project is a collaboration between well-known automotive artist Stefan Marjoram (C&SC, July 2018) and Burlen, the firm that acquired the J40 parts and spares company from Roy Halford earlier this year.
Since launching the J40 Motor Company this April, as well as a new website, the company has reintroduced previously out of stock J40 parts, added new accessories and more – and these new concepts offer a potential glimpse into the future.
The Sports model
At first glance you might not believe that every panel of the concept is different from the original, but this gentle modernisation of the well-known shape has moved things on.
There are larger wheels and tyres, lower and longer wings, the car’s lines have been smoothed and exaggerated, plus there’s a new grille, bumpers, headlights and an aero screen.
And there are two versions: Sports and Racing (at the top of the page), the latter gaining a side-exiting exhaust and a pair of stripes.
You can view a time-lapse video of Marjoram’s work here.
