Monday 28 January 2013

Austin Gipsy: values going up?

In one European classic car magazine you could read an article stating that the values of Austin Gipsies are rising. This is quite a bold statement in a time when the classic car market is rather slow due to a crisis. It is true though that one or two pristine low mileage Gipsies have been sold for good money, but those vehicles were very special vehicles in very good condition. Your average working Austin Gipsy will still not sell quickly or command a high price.
I think that is alright though, as it seems that most Gipsies on the road are cherished by their owners and not bought and sold for investment. If you finally do need to sell your Gipsy it is more likely you will be looking for a good custodian for your pride and joy in stead of a profit.
Gipsies make a great hobby vehicle for the true enthusiast. They don't want speculators, they want to go out and play!