Roy Evan's Bantam 1975

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Roy Evan's Bantam 1975

Post by Bill M » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:25 pm

Hello group,

curious to know if the Roy Evan's Bantam factory runabout is still with us. I recall an article in the early issues of Army Motors on the early prototypers meeting with Roy before he passed in 1976. For those that don't know Roy S Evans was the president of Bantam during the BRC days.
The news article snip is from the The Salem News, Salem, Ohio. Fri. 30 May 1975
Roy Evans Bantam The Salem news 30-5-75.jpeg
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Re: Roy Evan's Bantam 1975

Post by Unibuddy » Sat Oct 10, 2020 4:21 am

There were 3 custom made extended wheelbase fire trucks used at the factory as well as a general service vehicle that was essentially a standard BRC that had a tailgate added. The standard BRC is in possession of the Butler Historical Society and still in Butler, PA. The only known remaining fire truck was purchased from one of Mr. Evans dealerships shortly after his death by a Bantam collector who lived outside of Ft. Meyers, FL. He used it through out the 80's and 90's to repair fences along his farm. It was then parked and set in one of his many garages. The owner passed away earlier this year and the vehicle was purchased by a collector in Texas. I have seen the fire truck in person and it is in very good shape with few modifications and retains nearly all of its original parts. The Jeep will undergo restoration next year and then be added to the impressive collection of the new owner. Hope this helps and is the answer you were after.

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Re: Roy Evan's Bantam 1975

Post by Bill M » Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:06 pm

Thank you Unibuddy. Nice to know it is still around.
When I find the article I will post the photo showing Roy Evans in the Bantam.
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Re: Roy Evan's Bantam 1975

Post by cblynch » Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:46 am

Butler County has one.. Terry has one. where is the third? THAT is the question......
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Re: Roy Evan's Bantam 1975

Post by Bill M » Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:32 am

I finally found the photo copy. My dates are wrong. The photo was taken in 1986. I have attributed it to the owner as far as I can ascertain.
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Re: Roy Evan's Bantam 1975

Post by Unibuddy » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:18 am

I'm fairly certain the previous owner already owned the Fire truck in 1986 and the driver looks nothing like him. Not to say it couldn't be driven by some one else though. Does it say where the photo was taken? If in Florida this would be the same jeep, if not well then the race is on to find the second of the three fire trucks. Let the games begin! Maybe...

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Re: Roy Evan's Bantam 1975

Post by Bill M » Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:29 am

The driver in the photo is Roy Evans. The photo was sent to Bob Harris by Roy after he acquired the Bantam.
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