£7,700
1961 Austin Gipsy Fire Engine and Trailer
DVCA • UK • 3 Mar 2016
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£7,700
1961 Austin Gipsy Fire Engine and Trailer
UK • 3 Mar 2016
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Austin Gipsy is a unique, fully equipped fire engine with ties to Bertram Mills Circus and Austin Motor Company history. It underwent a comprehensive restoration, including the fire fighting equipment and Coventry Climax pump. The sale includes a restored fire trailer based on an Austin 7 chassis and a sizable history file, but notes the spare wheel and front power-take-off shaft have been removed but are supplied.
Condition
7
The vehicle underwent a comprehensive photographic restoration, addressing both the vehicle itself and the fire fighting equipment. A correct type engine with low mileage was installed. However, the listing mentions that the spare wheel and front power-take-off shaft were removed but are supplied, suggesting they are not currently installed, and the rugged steel body and chassis meant that many examples succumbed to rust and rot, which may be a concern.
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16,958 miles (via 2024 MOT)
637 CLP
1961
Auction
8152
RHD
United Kingdom
£7,700
1961 Austin Gipsy Fire Engine and Trailer
DVCA • UK • 3 Mar 2016
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
The Gipsy was the civilian successor to the Austin Champ, and was intended to be a direct rival to the Land Rover.
Despite resembling its competitor, the Gipsy was technically significantly different.
It was the first vehicle to implement an all-independent suspension using ‘Flexitor’ rubber torsion units, which produced improved traction and offered the Gipsy’s occupants more comfort across rugged terrains.
The 2199cc engine was inherited from the A70 and had gained itself a good reputation for reliability.
The rugged steel body and chassis meant that many examples succumbed to rust and rot; of the vehicles that remain today, it is quite possible that those supplied for use as fire service vehicles are the survivors that have stood the test of time most successfully.
This example is not your usual Home Office Gipsy, but a unique fully equipped fire engine that was first registered to the famous Bertram Mills Circus.
Added to that is a gem in the transport world: a fire trailer b...
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£3,690
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,154
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,940
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 9th Jun 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
16,958 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Jun 2024, 16,958 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- weld repairs coverd
Failed
On 7th Jun 2024, 16,958 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- weld repairs coverd
Passed
On 7th Apr 2018, 14,317 miles
Passed
On 16th Mar 2017, 14,295 miles
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