Description

This 1967 Austin Gipsy G4M10 is a restored, late production example that was sold new in North America where it stayed its entire life and is freshly imported by the selling dealer to Holland. The second owner reportedly owned the truck for 45 years, and took the truck off the road in 1999 to begin a restoration. It was then purchased as a partially dismantled project in 2016, and restoration work included a rotisserie repaint, re-galvanizing steel parts, and mechanical refurbishment. Now located in Holland, this Gipsy is sold with a BMIHT Certificate ,a clean British Columbia title and European import papers stating all import duties are paid. Additional Dutch registration can be arranged.

The truck was repainted in Almond Green, which was color-matched from paint remaining on the body prior to restoration. The exterior galvanized trim was removed and re-galvanized before being re-fitted to the truck. The removable hardtop is fiberglass, and is painted to match the bodywork, with a contrasting top painted to match the steel wheels.

A Turner winch is fitted, though it is not currently operational as the direct drive unit from the engine to the winch is missing. The seller states that the winch hardware is otherwise complete.

The interior is simply appointed, and includes a speedometer as well as a combined fuel, water temperature and oil pressure gauge. This example also features a heater, and a closed-face dash with lockable glove box. All interior features are said to work as they should.

The interior upholstery includes a green vinyl front bench, as well as inward-facing rear benches in the rear cargo area. The floors are covered with fitted, ribbed rubber mats in the forward cabin area. The rear cabin features galvanized steel floor protectors on the painted metal floor.

Power comes from a 2.2L variant of the inline-four used in the Austin A70 sedan. In Gipsy trim, this engine has 6.8:1 compression, allowing it to run on lower quality fuels. The engine was not rebuilt during the restoration, though it was fitted with new gaskets. The ignition system, starter, and generator were replaced, and the carburetor was overhauled. A new clutch, transmission seals, and new throw-out bearing were installed as well. A compression test was performed, and the results are as follows:

• Cylinder 1: 120 psi
• Cylinder 2: 110 psi
• Cylinder 3: 125 psi
• Cylinder 4: 115 psi

Numerous photos of the underside of the truck are provided in the gallery. This late production example uses solid front and rear axles with conventional steel leaf springs.

Photos of the body and frame separated are provided prior to the rotisserie repaint are shown in the gallery. The seller reports that the truck was garaged for much of its life, and the steel body and frame showed some rust prior to restoration.

The British Motor Industry Heritage Certificate indicates the original delivery destination, as well as the original equipment.