yeh he did...

brought them all back on a nice large semi-trailer....

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“A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.” - Jeremy Clarkson

I remember all those mokes, they sat out in a yard at Berrimah for years for all to see. They had little value at that point, but didn't that change!

I think its great news these ones are coming up on the market rather than getting crushed.

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All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

OK I'll start a sweep on the average price - $5 a go

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

$6.23

So, how do we get about on Mag Is. from now on- walk??

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I have a bunch of pics of a "typical" rental Moke - taken when my Daughter and I hired one last year. The "useable" ones were all pretty much of a standard - and in excellent condition.

There were also a large number of fixer uppers and a bunch of wrecks and "part sets".

They didn't mind me taking pics of the rental cars but became quite grumpy when i tried for a few shots of the parts stockpile.

How do I post pics??

Cheers, ian

"So, how do we get about on Mag Is. from now on- walk??...."

Catch the bus.... or (I assume) the hire co has replaced the Mokes with custom made Japanese convertibles. I think they were Dihatsus (sp??)- or somesuch that have been top-chopped locally. Last year they had more of them - and they were cheaper than a Moke - but my Daughter insisted on a proper ride:)

Cheers, Ian

3 semi's actually, I've only seen photos but it was a great sight

The one I drove there a few months ago was pretty cr@p mechanically. Body was good though.

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Alec
1275LS - July 78 - XNFAD18Y/102918

I'd expect a decent one to go for around 2000k to 4000k. the normal market price is around 5000 and up so hopefully a heap on the market at once will bring the price down for the auction.
To bad for me it's too far away and on a week day, saves me some money I guess.

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He said they had changed all the 1275s out because the tourists flogged them by chugging up the hill in 4th all the time. I'm guessing the parts bin may included a few clapped out (but potentially rebuildable) motors. Maybe not though. He didn't say what they had done with them when they changed them.

In other words, some of the galv ones that are 998s may have been 1275s.

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Alec
1275LS - July 78 - XNFAD18Y/102918

There's still the scooters Dr!!! And yeah they also had little plastic crap boxes with no roofs.

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So how do we bid or do we have to be up there?

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Who's got a big twuck? They are on the mainland - Bohle....guess you can bid online if you registered.....

Would love to get a good moke...at a good price (so the missus won't get TOO angry)

Following this saga with keen interest.......

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ex Cooper S Mk2, various Morris 1100s, 1300s, 1500s, Leyland Sherpa!

Although a nice going Moke would be nice I'd settle for a good shell - no or minimal rust

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!