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    Adventures with a Moke
    Adventures with a Moke
    Adventures with a Moke
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    Adventures with a Moke

    By Bill Gray

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    The Mini Moke was a total failure in its intended role, but was produced and marketed in the era of the beach buggy. Most couldn't see the point and ignored it, a few hated it, a few others loved it, and it quickly developed a cult following of drivers who appreciated it for its better qualities. This story relives the trials and tribulations of one of those drivers, who experienced the adventure of owning an aging, but unique little motor car, and using it on a daily basis. The adventures begin the day the author bought his Moke and continued to the final day when it was sold.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBill Gray
    Release dateMay 21, 2014
    ISBN9781311754165
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