Highlights
- One family owner from new
- Ground up restoration including a bare-metal repaint
- Mini Lite alloy wheels
- Newly trimmed soft-top
- Always kept in dry, rust-free climates
- Turnkey condition, ready to drive
- Rare opportunity with a rich history
- Very competitively reserved
The Appeal
It goes to show that not all good things turn out the way you planned them. The Mini Moke is a case in point. Based on the Mini, the Alec Issigonis-designed Moke was originally designed as a military vehicle, an application it was found to be woefully inadequate for. However, the Moke proved brilliant fun to drive and an excellent "beach car", much like the Citroën Méhari, Vw-based Meyers Manx, and the Ghia-built Fiat Jolly.
This 1971 example is a genuine, one-owner 1971 Mini Moke, meticulously maintained from new and fully restored to an exceptional standard. Originally from Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, this Moke later moved with its owner to South Africa, where it remained in a dry, rust-free climate.
The vendor tells us:
"This is not just another restored classic. The original owner purchased this Moke in the same year his son was born, creating a deep emotional connection to the car. His passion for it never faded, and when the time came for restoration, no expense was spared in bringing it back to perfection. Now, after a lifetime of careful ownership, it is in true turnkey condition—ready to drive and enjoy immediately."
This 1971 example is a genuine, one-owner 1971 Mini Moke, meticulously maintained from new and fully restored to an exceptional standard. Originally from Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, this Moke later moved with its owner to South Africa, where it remained in a dry, rust-free climate.
The vendor tells us:
"This is not just another restored classic. The original owner purchased this Moke in the same year his son was born, creating a deep emotional connection to the car. His passion for it never faded, and when the time came for restoration, no expense was spared in bringing it back to perfection. Now, after a lifetime of careful ownership, it is in true turnkey condition—ready to drive and enjoy immediately."
Real Mini Mokes are getting hard to find, especially corrosion-free example, not subject to botched repairs or questionable modifications. This one family-owned example has everything going for it.
The History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1971, with one family ownership from new
- Originally from Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, later moved with the owner to South Africa
- Full bare-metal restoration completed by the original owner
- Maintained in dry, rust-free climates throughout its life
- 316 km indicated
- Requires first registration with DVLA – a straightforward process.
- The vendor is a former South African resident and is more than happy to assist with the registration process
- He is even happy to handle the whole registration process with the DVLA for the buyer for a small fee if required
- Car is currently on the water and due to land in the UK by 21/04/2025 and will be available for collection from Norwich, UK
- All shipping costs and import taxes have been paid by the vendor
The Condition
- The Moke has spent its entire life in dry climes, ensuring the rust-prone steel bodywork is beautifully preserved
- Painstakingly restored to an incredible standard
- "Bare metal" ground up restoration,
- Refinished in Old English White which presents impeccably
- Interior features four new black bucket seats
- Brand-new black hood, fresh in appearance
- Mini Lite alloy wheels add a classic style with a performance edge
- Lockable custom boot area and bin to lock your valuables away
The Mechanics
- 998cc A Series inline-four
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Mechanically sound, reportedly starts, runs, and drives as expected
- Restored using correct parts and period-correct upgrades
- No known issues to report, "turn-key" and ready for the road
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