#mini moke

[eupat]

[wolfman-al]

I had an little vacation in Athens last week.

A Mini Moke. One of those cars you see a lot in southern Europe but hardly ever north of the Alps.

[classiccarsincyprus]

Mini Moke

[diabolus1exmachina]

Fiat 600 Jungla

The Jungla, Italian for “Jungle,” was designed at the request of Fiat supremo Gianni Agnelli who wanted a vehicle to compete with the popular Mini Moke, and perhaps to win the company some military contracts. Just 3,200 or so were made between 1965 and 1974. Emphasizing simplicity as a design criterion, the Fiat Jungla boasted a utilitarian, squared-off metal body, providing space for four adults and up to 40 kilograms of luggage, cargo, or beach equipment. Leveraging the mass production of the Fiat 600, a popular and affordable car in Italy at the time, the Jungla was based on the same platform to ensure cost-effective, efficient production and broad parts availability.

Powering the vehicle was a 767cc inline-four cylinder, overhead valve engine borrowed from the Fiat 600, with power transmitted through a 4-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels. Despite its modest output of 32 bhp, the low curb weight of 578 kilograms allowed for a respectable top speed of 95 km/h, depending on the load. Though of course, it woulds take a driver with significant courage to actually achieve that speed on Italy’s twisting coastal roads.

While initially intended for military use, the Jungla only saw very limited adoption by the Italian armed forces. That said, it found favor with the Italian Forestry Service and the Carabinieri who ordered some for specialist roles.

Interestingly, the Savio Jungla became particularly popular among affluent vacationers in France, Italy, and Monte Carlo. With their open-top configuration, these four-seaters offered a simple means of transportation for short trips from their hillside manor houses to the waterfront. Notably, the Kelly 600 variant of the Fiat Jungla gained significant recognition. This special edition featured a tasseled folding fabric roof, woven rattan seats, and other rattan accents. Produced by a Fiat dealership based in Monaco, original examples of the Kelly 600 have become highly sought-after and valuable collector’s items.

To shield occupants from the sun, many of these cars were fitted with simple canvas tops as mentioned above, while rattan seats were often preferred for their ability to accommodate individuals who were still damp from swimming in the sea.

Similar to the Savio Jungla, the Mini Moke and the French sibling, the Citroën Méhari, were also commonly seen at waterfront establishments during that era. The Méhari bore a striking resemblance to the Jungla, leading many to speculate that it drew direct inspiration from the Italian vehicle, appearing on the market just three years later.

[untouchvbles]

Mini Cooper at Cruisn' The Grove (2023) in Elm Grove, WI.

[1boblog]

[mdf-man]

1970s Mini Moke.

[englishcarssince1946]

1964 Morris Mini Moke

My tumblr-blogs: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/germancarssince1946 & https://www.tumblr.com/blog/frenchcarssince1946 & https://www.tumblr.com/blog/englishcarssince1946 & https://www.tumblr.com/blog/italiancarssince1946 & https://www.tumblr.com/blog/japanesecarssince1947

[outahouse]

Flucht vor den Regenwolken

[frenchcurious]

Mini Moke Californian 1981. - source Classic and Modern Show Cars AU.

[nsdclassic]

Mini Moke

[eupat]

[triumphonlyfan]

AUSTIN Mini Moke avec Mireille Darc et Diana Rigg

[diabolus1exmachina]

Austin Mini Moke "Einzelstück"

It’s a problem as old as the sand at your local beach. You and three of your best mates are ready for a day of fun in the sun, but as you all pile into your trusty Mini Moke, you realise there simply isn’t any space for your rainbow beach ball. Thus your hypothetical day at is beach ruined. However, that needn’t be the case, because someone else clearly shares your pain and — more importantly — they had enough money to solve that problem for themselves. Enter this wild 1989 Austin Mini Moke, which has been converted to accommodate an extra axle and wooden box large enough to fit anything you need for a day at the seaside. How much did this all cost? Over 200,000 euros. Someone clearly loved their beach ball. 

There’s more to this Mini Moke than just an extra set of wheels, though. Powered by an 80hp Mini MPI engine and equipped with Alcantara bucket seats and Bilstein suspension, this little Moke should ensure you beat the crowds to the best spot on the dunes. And if your beach expedition extends past sunset, a powerful array of off road lights should help you find your way home. We can’t imagine a better automotive companion for the summer.

[droptmastyx]

British car show, Sanford FL.  Mini-Moke.  

[henk-heijmans]

Brigitte Bardot with her dogs driving her Mini Moke, at La Madrague, 1980 - by Michou Simon (1931 - 2002), French