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£18,480

1965 BMC Moke

United Kingdom • 22 Apr 2017

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This is an early Mini Moke, a utility vehicle based on the Mini, known for its popularity as a beach buggy. According to the vendor, this particular Moke is in outstanding condition, featuring its original red color, a history with the Rhodesian Fire Service, and a total restoration to an immaculate state.

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The vendor states that this early Moke is in outstanding condition. It is in its original red colour and was delivered to the Rhodesian Fire Service, where it was hardly used. It has been totally restored and is absolutely immaculate.

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The Mini Moke is a vehicle based on the Mini, designed for BMC by Sir Alec Issigonis and John Sheppard.

The name comes from "Mini", the car with which the Moke shares many parts, and "Moke", which is a dialect term for a donkey.

The Moke has been marketed under various names including Austin Mini Moke, Morris Mini Moke and Leyland Moke.

The initial design was a prototype for a light military vehicle in the style of the American Jeep, but its small wheels and low ground clearance made it impractical as an off-road vehicle.

It was subsequently offered in a civilian version as a low-cost, easily maintained utility vehicle.

The Moke finally achieved success as a beach buggy, becoming a popular cult vehicle in the Algarve, Seychelles, Australia, the United States and many tropical resorts in the Caribbean.

The original Moke used identical engine, transmission and suspension parts from the Mini Van.

The first Mokes were only built at BMC's Longbridge, Birmingham plant.

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