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1958 Austin Champ Gualala, CA eBay

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UPDATE: Bill notes that the starting price dropped on this one. Now there’s a bid of $1000 on it.

Bill shared this rare Austin Champ. It seems a fair price, but the cost of parts is the killers on these.

View all the information on ebay

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“1958 Austin Champ British Jeep
The Austin Champ is powered by a 64hp Rolls Royce gasoline engine with a 5-speed gearbox (forward and reverse), and a clutch for 4-wheel drive option. It has 4-wheel independent suspension with double a-frames and torsion bar. The fasteners are British standard — Whitworth, the same as early British motorcycles. This vehicle has river fording capabilities. The Champ had sophisticated generating systems for field operations.
This vehicle was operable until early 90’s, and then it started to require more work than there was time for. This vehicle is being offered with an additional engine (that was purchased new from the UK in the early 1990’s), and a set of parts that include carburetor, distributor, etc. The vehicle is currently stored, along with the additional engine, in northern California. This vehicle is currently not running. All paperwork, registration and title. Buyer responsible for relocating vehicle. We can assist you in sorting out details of the shipping if needed.”

 
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Year? Austin Champ Franklin, MA $7000

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I don’t think that the terms “Austin Champ” and “easy project” should ever be used in the same sentence. I’ve never seen one of these trailers for sale. Thanks to Bill for the link.

https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/d/franklin-austin-champ/7546177154.html

“Austin Champ 1951 to 1956 British jeep with very rare trailer motor turns not running easy project has Rolls Royce motor first $7000 takes them”

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1954 Austin Champ Overland, MO $2000

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It will take plenty of work and money to get this going again.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/474304446903503

“This is an ex-British Army Austin Champ. Built in 1954 it served in an ordinance regiment up until 1967 when it was sold off by the queens royal army. Its fairly complete. It is fitted with a Rolls Royce B40 engine that has a full water proofing kit fitted. Its a 5 speed transmission with a selectable high low and reverse tranfercase. Im looking for $2000 or best offer.”

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1953 Austin Champ Milton, WV $4500

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ausUnique jeep, but expensive to get parts.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363721668253756

“1953 Austin Champ 4 wheel drive project right hand drive very rare made in England 5 forward and five reverse gears complete vehicle Motor is free engine sealed against water Car is in Milton wv 25541”

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1952 Austin Champ North Hollywood, CA $12,500

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A rare running Austin Champ.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/318681092464977/

“English Jeep ,great condition new tyres”

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1958 Austin Gipsy Deming, NM $2600

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Rare Austin Gypsy project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1015400368835717/

“Check it out. Rare Austin Gypsy 4×4 . Not running but motor turns by hand. Have good title. Located in Deming NM”

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1952 Austin Champ San Jose, CA $2000

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Maybe it has some parts value.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/786898508470675/

“Awesome piece of history, 80% of the parts are there. Missing the rear end. Has the 4 cylinder original Rolls Royce engine fully intact. Great find for someone looking to restore one of these. It is a lien sale and will come with paperwork. Located near the San Jose Airport”

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2 Austin Champs Bend, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

Blaine shared these Champs for sale. One even runs!

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“Selling 2 1954 Austin Champs 4×4

The green with Black wheels $4500
Runs smooth
Has a title CA Pink slip
Nice tires
Has rust under battery compartment
Has snorkel kit. Can go in 6ft of water
Brakes are not working, I will try and get them working this week

The tan wheel $1200
Does not run
No title
Has some rust
Body rough
No front seats
Missing glass
Rear end taken apart

They are located close to Sunriver, OR Willing to trade for Motorcycle or small foreign car or pickup.”

 
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Year? Austin Champ Chillicothe, OH $3000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000. A Sale is pending.

Looks solid. Parts aren’t cheap for these.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/696682680864368/

“Right hand drive needs restored 90 percent complete. Bill of sale not been titled. no trades ”

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1950 Photos of Austin Champ Tests on eBay

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UPDATE: There are now several photos on eBay that were taken during the testing of the Austin Champ.

1. Photo of prototype Champ from the passenger side

“Motor car jeep. Size of photo 8″ x 10.3”

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2. Photo of an Austin Champ prototype from the front.

“Motor car jeep. Size of photo 8.1″ x 10.2″ 1950-07-26”

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1952 Austin Champ El Segundo, CA $9500

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Rare Austin Champ for sale.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1501548290037874/

“1952 Austin champ , ex English military , rolls Royce engine , new tires 5 forward gears and 5 reverse gears , in the process of getting CA plates”

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Austin Champ Fire Fly Engines

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As I’ve mentioned, I once made the ‘mistake’ of buying three Austin Champ fixer-uppers to save them from being crushed. Despite that experience, I joined the Austin Champ group, as sometimes I find Champs for sale and post the links on the site.

The other day someone posted a 1955 ad for the Champ Firefly, which was a type of fire engine built on the Champ chassis. I’d never heard of them, so thought folks might find these ads interesting.

Here’s a an actual Austin Champ NSL 418 Firefly Fire Engine:

The next three ads were all listed on this site: https://www.aviationancestry.co.uk/?searchQuery=Fire+Armour&startYear=1909&endYear=1980

The first two ads, from 1954, are for Champ Firefly Airfield Crash Trucks:

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1958 Austin Gipsy El Paso, TX $2250

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Not many these around.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2313853708867779/

“Rare Austin Gypsi Does not run From england Project car Clean title 4×4”

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Austin Champ Saco, ME **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $7750

(08/27/2018) Seems like a pretty good price.

“1950 Austin Champ 4×4 British Military Jeep, 4 Cylinder Rolls Royce Motor, 5 Speed Transmission, 24V System, Right Hand Drive, Very Original, New Correct Brown Upholstery Seat Covers, Fold Out Windshield, Runs Very Well, Capable Of Road Speeds, Dedicated Club And Parts Source $7750”

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1958 Austin Gypsy Prescott Valley, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

Looks like a good restoration candidate.

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“Well, I used to find stuff like this all the time.Not so much anymore.This is 1958 Austin Gypsy. British early SUV.There are very,very few of these in North America. I found this up in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern California. Where it had sat in a field since 1972. The seller said it was pretty much rustfree. Until we pulled it out the dirt it that sank into.Showing rust along both lower rocker areas due to said dirt. There is also rust in the tool box bottoms where someone bolted in a rollbar a long time ago.

Rest of the body and frame are not bad. The original engine turns over fine and looks like most everything is there. The front differential and axles are missing. Though part of it and the front driveshaft are in the back area of the Gypsy. The engine turns over nicely.The wheels and hubs are al free and move nicely. This truck has sat for over 45 years. It will need everything. But what a neat vehicle to work with.
I travel around the West Coast with my truck and trailer and might be able to get it to you or close”