Austin Pedal Cars announces the publication of a brand new J40 book, lavishly published, full of newly uncovered history and finished with stunning photography from past and present. Published later this year, the book will provide the definitive history of the J40 and will tell the tale of how it helped to shape the UK car industry.

Austin Pedal Cars has purchased a very special J40, a car that will remain a permanent part of the company fleet and was found covered in rubbish at the back of a garage before undergoing a full restoration by George Rowbotham from Diddlebury in Shropshire. George is a retired automotive bodyshop professional, as is his friend Ken Gwillam who also worked on the two-month restoration project.

With the tenth anniversary of the Settrington Cup coming up at this year’s Goodwood Revival, there’s a bit of fanfare also occurring around the machine that makes the race, the Austin J40.