Lot details Registration No: MWG423F Chassis No: M15B008019L Mot Expiry: March 2019
- 1 of only 9,096 Morris versions made a mere ten percent of which were 'home market' supplied
- Treated to an extensive bare metal restoration by its previous keeper (who owned it twice) in c.2007 and less than 1,200 miles since
- Entered from a private collection and offered for sale with original plastic wallet containing a Morris Mini Minor handbook and Moke supplement
First registered in Stirlingshire on 17th May 1968 (or so its number plate would imply), this rare 'home market' example was so beloved by its previous keeper that he owned it twice. Treated to an extensive, 'bare metal' restoration during his second tenure, the Morris returned to the road circa 2007. Part of a private collection for the past four years, the Moke has been sparingly used and indeed is thought to have only covered 1,200 miles or so since its refurbishment was completed. Uprated with a leather-rimmed steering wheel, more powerful 1275cc A-Series engine, Sabelt front harnesses and dual braking system for modern traffic conditions, 'MWG 423F' is expected to possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original plastic wallet (containing a Morris Mini Minor handbook and Moke supplement), 850cc A-Series engine, assorted old MOTs / tax discs and some 1990s magazine articles on restoring Mokes.
The utilitarian Moke (slang for Donkey) was conceived as a light military vehicle and, codenamed The Buckboard, was tested by all three branches of the armed forces. However, its relatively low ground clearance ruled it out of most combat situations and its forte was as a beach buggy in such popular holiday destinations as the Seychelles and the Caribbean. Some 50,000 examples were manufactured all told - UK production ran from 1964 to 1968, while they were also built in Australia, Portugal and Italy. The monocoque shell comprised a pair of box-section pontoons connected by the floorpan and firewall. Engine, gearbox, suspension etc were standard Mini components, making for economical service and repair. Most of the 14,518 British Mokes incorporated Mini MK1 running gear but the later ones (1967-68) utilised MK2 parts. However, of the 5,422 Austin and 9,096 Morris versions made a mere ten percent or so were 'home market' supplied.
PLEASE NOTE: The 850cc engine which accompanies this lot bears an engine number which matches that stated on its V5C Registration Document. The engine and gearbox can be viewed at the Documents' Office.
PLEASE NOTE: This lot has a MOT certificate valid until March 2019 and was driven to the sale.
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