1988 Austin Rover Mini Moke 998cc. White with black and white upholstery, white bikini top and full weather gear. This unique Mini one of six Mokes customised by Austin Rover dealer Blandy Bros of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria complete with uprated roll bars, seats, alloy wheels and faux wood trim. Originally supplied new to Casa Dromedario of Lanzarote and later resident at a German Schloss before being registered in the U.K in 2001 and now displaying a credible low 12,000 kilometres. With the laudable intention of providing a lightweight scout vehicle for the British Armed Forces, BMC inadvertently created one of the Swinging Sixties most iconic vehicles, the Mini-derived Moke. Lack of ground clearance made the utilitarian four-seater ineffective as a military tool, yet the civilian version carved itself a niche as a cult mass-produced ‘beach buggy’ for nations with hotter climes than Britain. Moke production began in Britain (14,500, 1964-68) before moving to Australia (26,000, 1966-81) and finally Portugal (10,000, 1980-93). Portuguese manufacture allowed the Moke to rationalise components with the then-current Mini MK4, including the fitment of disc brakes and 12-inch wheels. One of six Portuguese-built Mini Mokes to have been customised by Austin Rover dealer Blandy Bros of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, chassis TW7XKFP3285781701 is understood to have been supplied new to the Casa Dromedario on Lanzarote. Still wearing the latter’s logo on its bonnet, modifications included a prominent rollover bar, bespoke upholstery, faux wood trims (as per ‘The Prisoner’ Moke), and 12-inch alloy wheels. Relocating to the Casa Dromedario proprietor’s native Germany in 1997 where it apparently saw service at one of his Schlosses, the four-seater still bears signage declaring ‘vor kälte schützen’ (protect from cold) and ‘schwimmweste unter ihrem sitz’ (life vest under your seat). Briefly owned by Heinz Will, whose children did not take to it, the Moke was acquired to return to the U.K during 2001 and just two keepers in the last 22 years. Still showing its original factory wax coating to its engine bay its clear this Moke has been used sparingly. Accompanying the car is a large history folder containing lots of paperwork to include the original sales brochure, early documentation, and various bills, invoices and old mot certificates with a current mot until July 2024. The car also features in a magazine which is also in the folder. Running and driving just as you would expect and great fun it is just waiting to be enjoyed in new hands. Absolutely any inspection welcome. All major debit and credit cards accepted. Part exchange considered. Finance arranged. Free U.K mainland delivery.* Please contact us for any further information. Lots more pictures and a video on our website and Facebook pages.

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