Matthew Merriman

Visit the Goodwood Revival Austin Pedal Cars showroom at Revival to see the largest collection of classic J40 pedal cars offered for sale If you are heading to the 2024 Goodwood Revival, be sure to come and visit the Austin Pedal Cars showroom, situated on the High Street. Inside you will find 30 of our […]

New YouTube series follows Dominic Chinea as he restores his beloved Austin J40 pedal car, in collaboration with Austin Pedal Cars. We first met Dominic at a Bicester Heritage Scramble back in 2022, he was looking at the Austin J40 pedal cars we had on display, and we had a long chat about how we […]

When new, the Austin J40 was an expensive and luxurious toy. Mimicking the real cars of the time, the pedal car was made from automotive steel, with working parts and electrics, all of which helped to justify the cost, which was the equivalent of a month’s salary at the time.

The first new Austin pedal car since the original J40 ended production in 1971, the J40 Continuation not only represents a milestone for Austin Pedal Cars, but it is also an important moment for the Austin brand. The Austin J40 Continuation presents an exquisite interpretation of the much-loved classic J40 pedal car, produced between 1949-1971, […]