This Leyland Moke is a presentable and neatly enhanced example of the marque’s characterful utility and recreational vehicle, offered from long-term ownership. It is powered by a transverse-mounted 998cc naturally aspirated inline-four, driving the front wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. This Australian-market example was complied in 1973 and has been with the seller for four years. This Moke is finished in a rich shade of green over a black vinyl-trimmed interior, with a brushed aluminium dashboard section. It now rides on a set of 13-inch body-coloured steel wheels, shod in Supercat tyres. The factory specification includes an engine snorkel, a rear-mounted spare wheel, a roll bar, and electric windscreen wipers. This Moke now features a custom-engineered solid 6mm steel body that replicates the original shell, extra steel mounting brackets to allow the fitment of external front coil springs, original-style heavy-duty front and rear shock absorbers, replacement Morris 1100 sedan rear suspension arms with extra 16mm steel brackets allowing the fitment of external rear coil springs, and front disc brakes. Inside, the cabin has been upgraded with a forward facing rear bench seat, similar to the ‘Californian’ Moke, a wood-trimmed Mountney steering wheel, a digital speedometer, Speco Meter water temperature, oil temperature and pressure gauges, a Calibre air/fuel gauge, and new Australian seat belts. The car comes with an Engineering Certificate from Michael J. Mooney. The previously resprayed green paintwork is reported to be in fair condition given the car’s age, and the seller notes minor blemishes, scuffs and stone chips around the vehicle, which are documented in the photo gallery. Inside, the cabin is in generally good shape. There is no major wear on the seats and an honest ‘patina’ across the dashboard and floors with some flaking patches, chips and surface rust spots. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults. The most recent maintenance was carried out by the seller in around June 2022, which consisted of an engine oil and filter change, new spark plugs, a distributor cap, a fuel filter, an electric fuel pump fitted, and the fuel drained and replaced. The seller notes that a nearside CV boot will need replacing, and the car can jump out of second gear if going over heavy bumps. This Leyland Moke is an eminently usable example of the marque’s charming dual-purpose utility and recreational vehicle, offered from long-term ownership and enhanced with a number of discerning mechanical and cosmetic upgrades. Now with seating for four people, and with bags of character, it would make a smart addition to any assembly of classics, and a fun yet capable companion for weekend drives and fair-weather cruising. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.