1968 | Austin Mini Cooper 850

Lot details

Year: 1968
Make: Austin
Model: Mini Moke Mk. II
Registration: NDV 100F
Chassis No: AAB11104682A
Odometer: 77,990

• Fitted with a 1275cc engine
• Mini Cooper S front brakes

The Mini Moke is a vehicle based on the Mini and designed for the British Motor Corporation (BMC) by Sir Alec Issigonis. The name comes from 'Mini'-the car with which the Moke shares many parts-and 'Moke', which is an archaic dialect term for donkey. 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 Seychelles, Australia, the United States and many tropical resorts in the Caribbean. Mokes were first built at the Morris factory in Oxford before production moved to BMC's Longbridge, Birmingham plant, and eventually overseas. 14,500 Mokes were produced in the UK between 1964 and 1968, 26,000 in Australia between 1966 and 1981, and 10,000 in Portugal between 1980 and 1993 when production of the Moke ended.

Originally registered on 15th February 1968 this genuine, factory built Mini Moke has been extensively restored in recent times. The vehicle is an extremely sound example and is finished in Spruce Green with four steel seats with new black seat covers and roof. The engine is a 1275cc A Series unit with twin 1¼ inch SU carburettors and the front brakes have been upgraded to Mini Cooper S discs and master cylinder. Oil pressure and temperature gauges have also been fitted. Supplied with a V5C registration document and a full year's MoT test certificate, this is one of the finest Mini Mokes we have seen. The fastidious and knowledgeable vendor has certainly used all of his skill and expertise in presenting such a superb example. Consigned by Stewart Banks.

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