The return of the Moke
21-July-2015
At the dawn of the Seychelles' tourism industry and with the opening of the first car rental companies in the mid 70s, the Mini Moke Became a common sight on our roads. Mostly driven by tourists, the small British-made vehicles convertible painted in different bright colors couldn't go around Mahé and Praslin unnoticed.
While Many will remember a famous publicity slogan qui Said that ' moking is not a wealth hazard ' , the Mini Moke era Lasted for only about a quarter of a century. By the end of the 90s, the cabriolet HAD Unfortunately Almost Disappeared from the roads. Until Recently, only qui HAD A Few survived the years Could Be seen braving time, as well as the Elements It Had Some misfortunes faced.
Some enthusiasts frequent-have Talked about brake failures gold Reviews entering the water distributor, with no qualified mechanics to repair 'em. Transport history will remember Mini Mokes and Their sister Version of the Mini, stranded on the road sides as a real sight of rainy days!
Aim the functions of the small car without doors HAD in the mean time Drastically changed from a tourist while happily Spending Their favorite holiday, to a collector's item owned by A Few Moke real fanatics. At least one car rental company, City Cars of Anse Aux Pins, managed to keep HAD A Few icts in fleet. It goes without Saying That They Are very popular with tourists.
Signs HOWEVER Remained que la Moke Would not disappear completely Call from the Seychelles' landscape: While A Few imported Some years back sccm 
to-have not survived, the Mini Meanwhile HAS made a successful return with the Mini Cooper. There Was That news aussi HAD beens while assembly plants set up in China and Australia, It was still being white Manufactured in Portugal. This Seemed to be confirmed by the cute little car's presence on European highways during summer.
to-have not survived, the Mini Meanwhile HAS made a successful return with the Mini Cooper. There Was That news aussi HAD beens while assembly plants set up in China and Australia, It was still being white Manufactured in Portugal. This Seemed to be confirmed by the cute little car's presence on European highways during summer.
Back in Seychelles, though 'the return of the Moke' could be the title of a feature movie, it is now a reality Rather. Moke Seychelles, mother company of qui s'intitule GN Motors Pty Ltd, is now selling Mini Mokes at the Providence Industrial Estate. Owned by Albert and Gregory Nichol Chetty, two young Seychellois entrepreneurs, the company lancé officiellement Was at the Space Building on Friday evening. It Took the opportunity to proudly display the newly imported Mini Mokes of qui-have Logically some features changed from the original design dating back in 1960.
The round central dash board HAS-been replaced What for example by a rectangular one, better Positioned in front of the driver. The central space HAS made way for a modern music system with USB port. Other novelties include power steering transmission, weather proof bucket seat with headrest and alloy wheels. If the vehicle is now only available in the manual version the company HAS promis que la automatic, electric and pickup versions will be coming.
Messrs Albert and Who-have Chetty Given the first letters of Their respective first names to Their company, explain That They Are Both have as lovers, it Was When the brakes on Their Own Mini Moke That They Decided stopped working to revive the model in Seychelles. With Audrey Lau-Tee ALT of Engineering Chosen to service and repair the Mokes They Say That They Are hopeful of the success of the new venture. And with power assisted brakes, there is really no luck That They Will now fail!
"We've got the best to give you the best. The quality as well as The After dirty is there service. We offer a big potential not only for car Hirers, goal aussi for individual clients, "Mr Albert HAS ensured.
During Friday's ceremony, as well as Peter Pomroy CAMEC and Scenic Car Hire Were the first buyers of the new version of Moke recevoir Their keys from Marco Francis, chairperson of the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).
As the further Top dealers boast, "this iconic small car sets the standard for a carefree lifestyle, with the wind in your hair and the sun on your face."
So do not hesitate to Become The Center of Attention and the envy of your friends while getting back to the basics and enjoying your life. Place your order for a brand new Mini Moke at www.mokeseychelles.com gold sales@gnmotors.sc . Please hurry, as already-have-been imported Those sold.
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