The J40 Motor Company, a subsidiary of Burlen Ltd
Burlen specialises in precision engineering to specific tolerances, using a combination of traditional methods and modern machinery. All J40 parts and spares will be manufactured to the same standard, ensuring exceptional quality and fitment along with immediate availability from stock.
A new development for the J40 business is the option to purchase using online payment methods. Customers may also view a selection of images of each product within our dedicated J40 store. In addition, our email and phonelines are regularly staffed enabling customers to ask questions as required, prior to purchase.
All goods will be despatched using trusted couriers, with global shipment options available.
A full range of parts will be available, and we are developing new parts and equipment for the future. We will also publish exciting J40 content and features and encourage owners to get in touch with stories of their own J40 experiences.
Burlen is proud to supply the global J40 community, and we look forward to serving you.
A new development for the J40 business is the option to purchase using online payment methods. Customers may also view a selection of images of each product within our dedicated J40 store. In addition, our email and phonelines are regularly staffed enabling customers to ask questions as required, prior to purchase.
All goods will be despatched using trusted couriers, with global shipment options available.
A full range of parts will be available, and we are developing new parts and equipment for the future. We will also publish exciting J40 content and features and encourage owners to get in touch with stories of their own J40 experiences.
Burlen is proud to supply the global J40 community, and we look forward to serving you.
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The Austin J40
Now famous for the children’s Settrington Cup at Goodwood Revival, the Austin J40 pedal car was originally made in England by the Austin Motor Company Limited, based on the 1948 A40 Devon and Dorset.
Each car was manufactured in South Wales at a specially constructed factory, opened in 1949 under the name of the Austin Junior Car Factory. The business operated on a not-for-profit basis, existing purely for the employment of disabled coal miners who sought a new vocation after injury. Pedal cars were made from scrap metal taken from the Longbridge Austin factory, each built and painted in the same way as the actual cars would have been. Standard features included working headlights and horn, detachable wheels with Dunlop tyres, a realistic facia panel and leather or cloth seating. In addition, each car had an opening bonnet and boot, chrome bumpers, hub caps, grille and boot handle. A total of 32,098 Austin J40 pedal cars were made before production ceased in September 1971 with cars being shipped around the world. Many featured in films for road safety or were used as fairground rides, but most were sold to families to be enjoyed by children, despite the purchase price equating to 2 weeks of the average salary at the time. |
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