16th Jul, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST
Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
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1954 Austin Champ Registration number RSL 768 WO registration number 66 BE 81 Date of first...
Registration number RSL 768
WO registration number 66 BE 81
Date of first registration:01/11/2000
Vin/chassis number: 6681
Engine number: 5207
MOT expiry: Exempt
V5C present listing 6 former keepers since Nov 2000
Current mileage shown: 67018
2838cc
Green
This Austin Champ was restored to a high standard some years ago and is still in very good condition. It has also had a new engine fitted. There is photographic evidence of the works carried out and many receipts/invoices for parts and work done.
Vehicle comes with green canvas sides on metal frames with opening door, spotlight that fits onto n/s front wing and two aerials each in three sections.
This Austin Champ is ready for any military or classic car show
Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot
Sold for £9,000
Estimated at £10,000 - £15,000
This is in very good order as it was repainted sometime in the last six years dark green ( there is a photo of the vehicle for sale in 2011 when it was camouflage) there is also photographic evidence of this work done. It has reputedly had a new Rolls Royce engine fitted at accost of £2,800 but there is no documentation. Canvas roof is in good condition and has a nice patina, the canvas sides and doors are with the vehicle are in good used condition and are green in colour which is darker than the roof which is more khaki colour. There is some paint loss to the sides from use (people getting in and out) and to the red towing rings and also the bonnet clasps. The bonnet has two small bubbles in the paint and a crack in the paint just above the o/s headlight, there also appears to be water? spots/drops across the bonnet only visible when close up. All seats have been recovered and are like new, the back rest of the front passenger seat has a small tear from folding it forwards to gain access to the back seats. All tyres are good Semiperit inc. spare. MOT history present with vehicle 2012 @ 67018 2011 @ 67000 2008 @ 66778 2006 @ 66420
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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 16th Jul, 2017
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