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The Mini Moke (1964 and 1968 in the UK,
1966–82 in Australia and 1983–89 in Portugal)
A bizarre utility vehicle, this jeep lookalike was first
designed for the British Army. But without good ground clearance
or four-wheel drive, it proved unsuitable for military use,
although it enjoyed some popularity in civilian production.
About 50,000 Mokes were produced. The Mini Moke featured in the
cult 1967 TV series The Prisoner and has proved popular in
holiday locations such as Barbados and Macau – where Mokes were
used as police cars and could be rented as recently as March
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The Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf
(1961–69)
These were intended as small, luxurious cars, having a larger
boot and a more sophisticated looking front. The name "Wolseley
Hornet" was a revival of a 1930s sports car, while the name
"Elf" recalled the Riley Sprite and Imp sports cars, also of the
1930s. Both cars went through three versions. Initially they
used the 848 cc engine, changing to a single carburettor version
of the Cooper's 998 cc power unit in the MkII in 1963. The MKIII
facelift of 1966 brought wind-up windows and concealed door
hinges two years before these were seen on the mainstream Mini.
30,912 Riley Elfs and 28,455 Wolseley Hornets were built. |
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