1964 Austin Gipsy G4 M10

1964 Austin Gipsy G4 M10 in Heartbeat, TV Series, 1992-2009 Ep. 17.06

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stronghold ◊ 2008-09-02 14:40	The father (with shotgun) shouts to his wife "Give me the keys to the Land-rover!"
dsl ◊ 2023-09-17 04:02	Merged - no info attached for ep no, timing or role ... but it was a 2006 posting when it was apparently imcdb's first Gipsy, so caused much jubilation. Looks like same one as main here. Alexander wrote Exciting to see that one! The Austin Gipsy was in production from 1958-68. It started with the Series One and only 90" short wheelbase. A 111" long wheelbase was added with the Series Two in 1960, followed by the Series Four (yes, no Series Three!) in 1962. With the Series Four a more conventional suspension with semi-elliptic springs and beam axles became available as an alternative to the Flexitor independent suspension system. If I see it right this one is a Series Four with beam axles. The full name would therefore be 'Austin Gipsy G4 M10' (1962-68). M10 stands for 10 cwt loading capacity. The LWB model had 15 cwt and was accordingly called M15. A few are still around: http://www.austingipsy.net orbitalpear wrote It is indeed this Gipsy: [sadly link now dead]. I have the pleasure of knowing its owner.
dsl ◊ 2023-09-17 04:13	We've identified this vehicle using the details you provided AUSTIN NOT RECORDED 1964 Registration number: BHN 40B Body type: Light Utility 4X4 Colour: Blue Date of first registration: November 1964 (2010 flickr photo)

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stronghold

◊ 2008-09-02 14:40

The father (with shotgun) shouts to his wife "Give me the keys to the Land-rover!"

dsl

◊ 2023-09-17 04:02

Merged - no info attached for ep no, timing or role

... but it was a 2006 posting when it was apparently imcdb's first Gipsy, so caused much jubilation. Looks like same one as main here.

Alexander wrote Exciting to see that one!

The Austin Gipsy was in production from 1958-68. It started with the Series One and only 90" short wheelbase. A 111" long wheelbase was added with the Series Two in 1960, followed by the Series Four (yes, no Series Three!) in 1962. With the Series Four a more conventional suspension with semi-elliptic springs and beam axles became available as an alternative to the Flexitor independent suspension system. If I see it right this one is a Series Four with beam axles. The full name would therefore be 'Austin Gipsy G4 M10' (1962-68). M10 stands for 10 cwt loading capacity. The LWB model had 15 cwt and was accordingly called M15.

A few are still around: http://www.austingipsy.net

orbitalpear wrote It is indeed this Gipsy: [sadly link now dead]. I have the pleasure of knowing its owner.

dsl

◊ 2023-09-17 04:13

We've identified this vehicle using the details you provided
AUSTIN NOT RECORDED 1964
Registration number: BHN 40B
Body type: Light Utility 4X4
Colour: Blue
Date of first registration: November 1964

(2010 flickr photo)

1964 Austin Gipsy G4 M10

1964 Austin Gipsy G4 M10 in Heartbeat, TV Series, 1992-2009 Ep. 17.06

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