£12,700 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1955 AUSTIN CHAMP
Mathewsons • UK • 25 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£12,700 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1955 AUSTIN CHAMP
UK • 25 Sept 2026 • Lot 730
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Austin Champ, equipped with a Rolls-Royce engine, has seen significant mechanical restoration in 2023-2024, with over £8,700 invested. It starts readily, has been serviced internally, and stored inside, making it an attractive proposition for collectors despite its age and past military service.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a significant mechanical restoration between 2023 and 2024, with approximately £8,748 spent. It has been serviced by an in-house mechanic and stored inside, starts readily, and the vendor reports it has added 1000 miles in their ownership. The hood and frame are described as being in good order. While there are no explicit mentions of cosmetic flaws like dents or scratches, the description focuses heavily on mechanical work, suggesting it's in excellent mechanical condition with minimal assumed cosmetic wear for a vehicle of its age. The mention of a Rolls-Royce engine is noteworthy.
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1,000 miles
9565
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
984 XVP
1955
Auction
£12,700 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1955 AUSTIN CHAMP
Mathewsons • UK • 25 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: AUSTIN Registration: 984 XVP
Engine Size (cc): 2838 Year of Manufacture: 1955 Date First Registered: 01/11/1972 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Tuesday 22 September 2026 1955 Austin Champ with reg 984 XVP and a Rolls-Royce engine of 2833cc
Chassis No 1965 I bought this car from Mathewsons in Nov 2024 and added it to my collection, and am now selling it as I am running out of space, having bought too many other cars over the last few months.
In my ownership, the car has added approx 1000 miles, been serviced and maintained by an in-house mechanic, and stored inside, starts on the button and generates a lot of interest.
Current V5 present.
Owners Club correspondence regarding the vehicle history, some written notes about the vehicle, printed history about the make and model of the vehicle, confirmation of tax, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certified Copy of...
Price Analysis vs Other Champs
£1,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,438
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 14th Jan 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
27,049 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 15th Jan 2024, 27,049 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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