£8,156
1953 Austin Champ
United Kingdom • 9 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a refurbished Austin Champ, a British Army vehicle from the 1950s, civilian name 'Champ' military name ‘Truck, ¼ Ton, 4x4, CT, Austin MkI’. It features a Rolls-Royce engine, refurbished by a Rolls-Royce director. The car includes authentic military fittings and a new hood and upholstery. Recent maintenance includes new starter motor, carburettor repair kit and exhaust (2018), replacement fuel pump (2020, £195.85), servicing 2021 (£384.98) and brake fettling / fresh fluid (2024, £352.28).
Condition
7
While the vehicle has been restored and regularly serviced, it exhibits characteristics of 'Very Good' condition due to its age and prior military use. The presence of authentic features like the bridge plate and antenna mounts suggest it's not in a pristine, fully restored state, but rather a well-maintained survivor. Recent servicing and documented repairs indicate ongoing care, but the original purpose and age temper the assessment, preventing it from being rated as 'Excellent' or higher.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
3023
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
6333 UN
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
After the success of America’s Jeep in the Second World War, the British Army was eager to have a multi-purpose light truck of its own.
In spite of competition from the Nuffield Organisation, Austin was awarded the contract to build 15,000 vehicles from a former aircraft factory at Cofton Hackett, on the outskirts of the Longbridge works, which was specially adapted for the purpose.
Built from 1951 to 1957, Champs were quite unlike anything Austin had attempted previously.
A four-wheel-drive quarter-ton truck, it utilised the straight-four, 2838cc Rolls-Royce B40 engine.
The Rolls-Royce B-series engines were developed specially for use in British Army vehicles and, in their various guises, also powered the Daimler Ferret, Humber Pig and six-wheeled Alvis’.
Although a civilian version of the Champ was offered with an Austin A90 engine, the vast majority were built for military use.
'Champ' was actually the civilian name; officially the military version was the less catchy ‘Truck, ...
Points of note
£1,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,297
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 06 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
9,251 miles
Registration Date
1953-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 07 2022 with 9,251 miles
Passed
On May 14 2021 with 9,150 miles
Passed
On Jun 03 2020 with 9,035 miles
Passed
On Sep 12 2018 with 8,884 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Passed
On Feb 24 2012 with 8,408 miles
Passed
On Mar 04 2011 with 7,939 miles
Failed
On Mar 04 2011 with 7,939 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Passed
On May 15 2010 with 7,939 miles
Passed
On May 26 2009 with 7,713 miles
Failed
On May 14 2009 with 7,713 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On May 13 2008 with 7,570 miles
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