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1965 Austin Gipsy 1V S.W.B
Richard Edmonds • UK • 24 Feb 2024
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1965 Austin Gipsy 1V S.W.B
UK • 24 Feb 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Austin Gipsy 1V S.W.B. is a rare find, originally purchased by the Home Office and kept in storage. With just over 1,000 miles, it's in remarkably original condition and benefits from recent brake maintenance, presenting a unique opportunity for collectors.
Condition
9
The vehicle is described as being in 'as new condition' and 'totally original' with only 'just over 1,000 miles on the clock.' It has been driven regularly and recently had brake work done, suggesting it is well-maintained and ready to drive or show. These factors indicate a condition close to pristine.
/ 10
1,000 miles
DLE 533C
1965
Auction
18042
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold
1965 Austin Gipsy 1V S.W.B
Richard Edmonds • UK • 24 Feb 2024
Market Position:
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Description
1965 Austin Gipsy 1V S.W.B. Registration Number DLE 533CChassis No 18042Engine No TBA The Gipsy was Austin’s second four wheel drive vehicle which appeared on the market in 1958.
At a distance it looked similar to the Land Rover but not close up and it differed technically in several areas.
The Gipsy had an all-independent suspension and more importantly an all-steel body as opposed to Land Rover’s aluminum one.
Power came from the well-established Austin 2.2 litre units with the option of either petrol or diesel.
Large numbers of these vehicles were purchased by the Civil Defense Authority and were kept in storage for many years, some into the 1990’s.
In the early years they were kept in secrecy, some in bomb proof bunkers, ready for immediate use in the event of a national disaster.
The Gipsy remained in production, with the Series 1V model which was introduced in 1962 until it was discontinued in 1968 when the BMC-Leyland merger brought Austin and Rover together. The Gipsy in ...
Price Analysis vs Other Gipsys
£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 Dec 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
1,097 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Dec 2018, 1,097 miles
Passed
On 13th Nov 2017, 1,097 miles
Passed
On 9th Dec 2016, 1,097 miles
Passed
On 12th Nov 2015, 1,097 miles
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