1964 Austin Gipsy G4 M10

This particular Gipsy G4 M10 is somewhat of an unusual example. Whilst most Gipsy’s were fitted with the aforementioned rubber suspension, the G4 M10 could be ordered with leaf springs and solid axles, an option box that the first owner of this example evidently ticked.

There’s also the engine, which is worthy of note. Originally delivered with a 2.2-litre petrol engine, this has since been swapped out for the diesel variant, which we were told was fitted as a brand-new (not refurbished) engine at the time, though this is unable to be verified through any documentation.

Evidently, the original owner also wanted some basic creature comforts in their Gipsy, specifying a heater, extra wiper, soft top and six-ply tyres for their vehicle, though - as you can see - the soft-top is long gone.

From what we can tell, this example has been subject of a significant restoration process during its lifetime judging by its appearance, though, sadly, the owner passed away recently and the paper trail is somewhat thin-on-the-ground, meaning all we have is our own assessment and the word of the current custodian as to the car’s history.

Resplendent in Almond Green and sporting a cream hard-top and wheels, this Gipsy looks absolutely stunning, and stands up well to close scrutiny.

The paintwork is in fabulous condition throughout, with barely any stone chips or wear marks noted. There are a few areas of chipping near the bonnet catches due to use, though this is about the extent of the wear.

All of the light lenses are in excellent shape and show no signs of damage, whilst the galvanised front bumper has no tell-tale signs of impact or hard usage.

There are a few imperfections - the rubbers around the windows are starting to perish in places, there is surface corrosion on the rear towing attachment and there is some cracking noted in the upper left corner of the driver’s door aperture.

All four wheels are in great shape and show only light wear, whilst the rear tailgate is in great shape, though the offside hinge will need replacing as only the nearside item ‘locks out’ to hold the upper portion open.

Inside, this utilitarian workhorse has fared very well indeed, with the cabin remaining in outstanding condition throughout.

The front seats - whilst not exactly comfortable - are in great shape, with only minimal wear noted to the cushions. The rear longitudinal bench seats are in excellent shape and show virtually no signs of use.

The rear load bed is in good shape and shows light commensurate wear, whilst up front the floor, rubber mats and high-traffic areas show typical wear-and-tear in keeping with the vehicles’ recorded mileage.

There are no reported faults with the vehicle, nor any of the electrical systems.

Underneath, this G4 M10 is almost as clean as it is ‘up-top’ with the red engine block still seemingly sparkling clean.

There were some areas of surface corrosion noted to the leaf springs and exhaust, though these are to be expected, and there were no other areas of the chassis, suspension or engine that sent alarm bells ringing.

Thanks to the engine conversion, the car needs to be heated via a manual switch within the cabin before starting. Upon firing into life, the car appears to run well but does need some encouragement at first, before settling down to idle.

During our photo shoot, we noted that this Austin is on the smokey side, however, this could be simply due to being cold and having had minimal recent use. We didn’t notice any fluid leaks, and the car started every time it was asked to.

It should be noted that the clanging noise heard in the accompanying video below is the exhaust rattling, due to a missing clamp/hanger below the nearside door.

As previously mentioned, the history folder for this Austin Gipsy of of the Superleggera variety - extremely lightweight!

What is included, however, is a copy of the V5 showing nine former registered keepers, a printout of the MOT history of the vehicle, a copy of the Heritage certificate which confirms the original specification of the car, a tag from a clutch master cylinder kit and a copy of the Austin Gipsy sales brochure.

Whilst there is no further paperwork, the tag from the master cylinder kit appears to suggest the one in this example has been replaced during its lifetime, whilst the MOT history shows a clean-sweep of passes from 2007-2016.

Presented in outstanding condition throughout and with a low recorded mileage, this Austin Gipsy G4 M10 is a fascinating insight into Austin’s Land Rover competitor, and whilst the engine may not be the original item, it is in keeping with the brand’s offerings - think of it as an ‘OEM+’ Gipsy, perhaps?

Given the condition of this example, we estimate the hammer to fall in the region of £8,000 to £13,000.

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