UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
Brian forwarded this ad to me. I’ve never knew these existed. According to Wikipedia, these were built from 1951 – 1956 and were excellent cross country vehicles, apparently surpassing the capabilities of the Land Rover. However, though the Land Rover could only do 80% of what the Champ could do, the Land Rover cost much less to produce, so the Champ contract was eventually cancelled. Interestingly, the Champ had a 5 speed synchromesh tranny with reverse adapted to the rear drive line apart from the tranny, so that the Champ could do 5 speeds backwards as well. Finally, the Champ had no transfercase, instead the driveline went to the rear differential and then there was a takeoff to the front differential (which had a clutch to control 2wd/4wd mode). These would make a very interesting project.”
I did the same thing Dave did when I found it. I went to Wikipedia. I found the drive line set up interesting. 5-speed reverse….. I don’t think I would let my army know they could retreat so fast with out turning around…..
Some find 50 MPH in a jeep unsettled how about 50 MPH backwards…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k843j4zPMqw&feature=related
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any one know who, bought it/ where it went/is it being resold? im in canada. i know the austin champ as i was in the british army…i would be interested in rebuilding it.