Rendered speculation: Could MINI revive the Moke?
Do you remember the Mini Moke? It was basically a naked version of the original Mini, with no roof and no doors (there's a pic after the jump) that made sensation through the mid-80s at all sorts of beach resorts around the globe and was enjoyed by some fancy people in dry climates. With the recent unveiling of the second generation Mini Cabrio, the guys at Schulte Design have thought of what a new Mini Moke would look like, and their rendering is above (see a larger pic over at Motor Authority). Will BMW decide to update the Mini Moke? Will it be safer than its predecessor? Make it an EV and it'll be a hit in Monaco!
[Source: Motor Authority]
Here's a pic of the old Mini Moke:
And a couple of rivals, such as the Citroën Mehari (with 2CV underpinnings):
or the Renault Rodeo (based on the R4)
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Shoe 12:34PM (6/08/2009)
Don't really care for the interpretation, but I would love to have an original. This was one of the first cars I drove at 14 in Zimbabwe. It was an absolute blast and I have missed it every since. I remember freaking out when I saw one in a Bond film (Moonraker?). There is unfortunate picture hidden somewhere of me in the light blue moke with a nylon jogging suit and a mullet.
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