Highlights

Lovingly maintained and improved ‘Moke’
Great condition with jolly colour scheme
One of only 400 high quality, steel-bodied Jimini Mk1s
Thick history file compiled by enthusiast mechanic owner
MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt

The Appeal

The Mini Moke was designed for the army but found a market amongst fun-loving 60s buyers as a sort of British version of the beach buggy. In 1973 a small Peterborough concern decided to offer Moke-style kits to Mini owners who fancied converting their factory cars.

The first Mk1 Jimini kits were steel-bodied and 400 were produced between 1973 and 1981. Known at the time for their high quality, today they are an interesting, rare and little known footnote in the vast Mini story.

This beautifully preserved Mk1 Jimini has been lovingly maintained by its enthusiast mechanic owner who has reluctantly had to let it go due to needing an automatic. Its condition reflects his care and attention while the colour scheme leans into the fun-infused style of these wonderful cars.

Few cars deliver wind-in-the-air, four-seater thrills quite like a Moke and this looks like a great example of the rare Jimini version.

The History and Paperwork

DVLA records indicate it is based on a Mini pick up
Donor vehicle first registered on 23rd March 1962
Converted to a Jimini kit in 1974 according to handwritten records with the car
This would make it one of the first Mk1 cars, of 400 built
Good history file of old invoices, receipts and MOTs
1 key
Specification sheet from Jimini outlining build details
Handwritten record of annual mileage from 2010 to 2018
MOT expired 15th August 2022 with no advisories
No advisories on any of the annual MOTs back to 2015
Of course it is MOT, ULEZ and tax exempt
We are told that the speedo works but the odo does not, so the true mileage may differ
MOT records indicate that the mileage has changed little from year to year so is likely to be close to displayed

The Interior

Very smart and well presented cabin with few signs of use or age
Attractive black and yellow vinyl seats with seatbelts, headrests and high backs
Leather trimmed sports steering wheel finished in complementary yellow
Original Mini Smiths dials in good condition
We are told that the speedo works but the odo does not
Rubber floor mats trimmed to fit and in good condition
Morris switchgear including indicator wand and heater controls
Various stowage and oddments areas in cabin and side pods

The Exterior

Steel bodywork closely echoes the Moke
Nicely detailed with wraparound front screen and bonnet clasps
In case the paintwork doesn’t attract enough attention there are twin air horns too
Yellow paintwork in very good order with few and only minor signs of age
Small chip on the nearside rear corner and llight crack in seam of front nearside wing
Smart Minator minilite-style alloy wheels in good order
Tyres show plenty of tread
Vinyl roof fits well and is in good order, only very minor points to note
One of the roof clips is missing
Perspex roof panels are well kept with no visible cracking
Underside presents well with good covering of underseal
No structural advisories on recent or previous MOTs
Front and rear chrome bumpers in good order
Lights present well with clear lenses and no visible cracks

The Mechanics

1,098cc engine was an option for the Jimini kit
Inexpensive and reliable Mini running gear including suspension, steering and drum brakes
4spd manual gearbox from classic Mini
Serviced and maintained by enthusiast owner in his own workshop with ramp
Annual MOTs with no advisories attest to his fastidious approach

Summary

The Moke was the answer to a question nobody had thought to ask. But once presented with the answer there were ready buyers who gelled with its fun, go-almost-anywhere utility.

This superb Jimini exudes all the charm of these unusual Minis. Meticulously maintained by its enthusiast owner, it is in the sort of condition that any buyer would surely hope to find.

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