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Mini Moke

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Written by Michael Fordham

Anyone out there sick of this sodden winter?

Well, we are. And nothing cheers us up and makes us dream of better light and balmier days than a car like this amazing little mini moke. It’s for auction at RM, of course, and it’s going to fetch a pretty penny.

It’s Mini-based of course, and was apparently designed and conceived by BMC for Army use – though as RM points out, not sure what sort of rugged off-roading you were expected to do with the tiny wheels and low ground clearance…

But it’s Friday, we’re in love…

images courtesy RM Auctions

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