Mini Moke

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Ian
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Mini Moke

#1 Post by Ian » Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:59 pm

Ok, so once again it's not mine, but I have just spent the day working on it to prep it for sale (as a restoration project). Wanted to share this one, thought it might raise a few eyebrows

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Re: Mini Moke

#2 Post by TerryG » Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:39 pm

What colour isn't it? ;)
On the plus side, it's a moke, cooooooooool!
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
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Re: Mini Moke

#3 Post by JPB » Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:39 pm

:o Well that would get you noticed, the paint's quite bright too. :lol:

Off the road since 1983 though, and not duty free, what's the history, ex-resort, ex-military, Portuguese shell, Australian? Fascinating, good luck.

The vehicle details for OLG 76D are:
Date of Liability 30 08 1983
Date of First Registration 03 02 1966
Year of Manufacture 1966
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 850cc
CO₂ Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £77.00
12 Months Rate £140.00
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Re: Mini Moke

#4 Post by Ian » Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:43 pm

JPB wrote: what's the history, ex-resort, ex-military, Portuguese shell, Australian?
From what I can gather it was used at someones holiday home before being used as a static display (indoors). As a result the underside is in astonishing condition, seriously you could eat your dinner off it
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Re: Mini Moke

#5 Post by vulgalour » Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:47 pm

That looks ace, the paint job really suits it. I can even forgive it the wheels (pet hate, don't mind me).

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Re: Mini Moke

#6 Post by 89rallye » Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:50 pm

What do you/they want for it? I know someone looking for one of these.

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Looks effing cool btw. 8-)
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Re: Mini Moke

#7 Post by Ian » Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:54 pm

89rallye wrote:What do you/they want for it? I know someone looking for one of these.

*edit*

Looks effing cool btw. 8-)

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Re: Mini Moke

#8 Post by JPB » Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:00 pm

vulgalour wrote:That looks ace, the paint job really suits it. I can even forgive it the wheels (pet hate, don't mind me).
Given the current cost of 10" tyres, I can see the sense in the larger wheels, on the other hand I'd love to see it on the obligatory set of period Cooper reverse rim steels with 165/70%x10 SP Sport replicas. 8-)
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Re: Mini Moke

#9 Post by Ian » Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:02 pm

JPB wrote:
vulgalour wrote:That looks ace, the paint job really suits it. I can even forgive it the wheels (pet hate, don't mind me).
Given the current cost of 10" tyres, I can see the sense in the larger wheels, on the other hand I'd love to see it on the obligatory set of period Cooper reverse rim steels with 165/70%x10 SP Sport replicas. 8-)
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Re: Mini Moke

#10 Post by TerryG » Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:08 pm

I had my '71 on 10" minilites. Minis look best on little wheels, 12/13s look too big in the arches imo.
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.

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