Austin J40

Miners who had been declared unfit for work because of black lungs were able to participate in this project that was set up for them.

In 1957, a lengthened version with a working petrol engine in the boot and rear-axle drive was released, and in which the pedals were omitted.

Every year, rallies for children are still held at the Goodwood circuit, since the Austin J40 Pedal Car Club was founded in 1983.

[4] The car was available in various colours and a red one was also used as an attraction for taking children's photos, such as at Diergaarde Blijdorp in Rotterdam.

[6][7] The car entered production in 2023, featuring a hand-formed aluminium body, hand stitched leather seat and electronic instrument gauges, priced at £25,000.