American Bantam off-road truck on a rugged American trail

Born in Georgia, USA

Rugged American Trucks. Built Again.

American-assembled off-road trucks — American steel, American assembly. Built to go anywhere the road ends. Born in Georgia, USA.

100%
American Assembly
2WD/4WD
Trail-Ready
4
Models
2026
Building Again

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The Lineup

Four Trucks. One Standard.

American-assembled off-road trucks, born in Georgia, USA. Reserve yours — no payment required.

Available to Reserve BRC-40 off-road truck
BRC-40
From $TBD

The two-door off-road original, built again. Rugged where it counts, simple where it should be.

  • Drivetrain2WD / 4WD
  • TiresAll-Terrain
  • Roll CageStandard
  • AssemblyUSA
Available to Reserve BRC-40 5-Door off-road truck
BRC-40 5-Door
From $TBD

More doors, more crew, same trail-ready DNA. Built for the people who come with you.

  • Doors5
  • Drivetrain2WD / 4WD
  • Seating$TBD
  • AssemblyUSA

Honest. American. Earned.

Three Things We Won’t Compromise

Assembled in America

American steel. American workers. American assembly. No asterisks.

Built to Go Anywhere

Roll cage, all-terrain tires, 2WD/4WD. Trail-ready out of the box. (Specs $TBD.)

An American Original

Decades of American automotive history — building again, the right way.

Inside & Out

Honest Detail, Everywhere You Look

American Bantam truck against an American landscape

Our Heritage

American Bantam invented the Jeep. American Bantam is building again.
Born in Georgia, USA

Decades of History

From Prototype to Production

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1935

Founded

American Bantam Car Company is established.

1940

The First Prototype

First prototype delivered to the U.S. Army — 49 days after assignment.

1941

Scaled to Willys

Production contract scaled to Willys-Overland. The design goes to war.

1942–45

WWII Service

American Bantam’s design serves in theaters across the globe.

2026

Building Again

New American-assembled off-road production begins. Born in Georgia, USA.

Charles D. Paglee, Chairman & CEO of American Bantam
Leadership
“When a company’s name contains the word American, the products they sell in the USA must be built in the USA. No two ways about it.”
Charles D. PagleeChairman & CEO, American Bantam

American-Owned. American-Assembled.

Made with American steel. Born in Georgia, USA — bringing manufacturing jobs back where they belong.

Questions

What People Ask

Where are American Bantam trucks built?

American steel, American assembly. Every vehicle is assembled in the United States by American workers. Born in Georgia, USA.

What models are available?

The BRC-40 and BRC-40 5-Door are available to reserve now. The BRC-20 Pilot and BRC-25 Cargo are coming soon — join the list to be notified.

How much do they cost?

Pricing is $TBD and will be confirmed before reservations convert to orders. Reserving today requires no payment.

What does a reservation cost, and is it refundable?

Reservations are fully refundable, with no payment required to secure your place in the production queue.

Are the trucks 2WD or 4WD?

Both 2WD and 4WD configurations are planned. Final drivetrain options and availability are $TBD.

Are they off-road capable out of the box?

Yes. Roll cage, all-terrain tires, and trail-ready hardware are part of the design — not an add-on package. Detailed specs are $TBD.

When does production begin?

Production begins in 2026. Reserve now to hold your place in line for your preferred configuration.

Is American Bantam a new company?

American Bantam has decades of American automotive history. The company that delivered the first U.S. Army reconnaissance prototype in 1940 is building again today.

How do I stay updated or get in touch?

Reserve a vehicle to receive updates, or reach the team directly at orders@abantam.com. You can also explore the full story under Our Story and Heritage.

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