PatW Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 France's answer to the beach buggy. Manufactured '60's to late '80's, main parts from Citroen 2CV saloon to 'trendy' open Sand 'n Surf vehicle. It originally had the 2CV's canvas top and seats. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Must look out for one of these kits. I always love the Meharis seen on holiday in France. I've even spotted ones with 4wd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Very fine - that's the first one I've seen with lowered suspension! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Thanks guys, yes they did do a 4X4 version as well! One fault, the wheels have no backing plates so the soft, tight tyres try to roll off the back of the wheels. So I stuck them on with superglue, next time I'll make wheel backs out of plasticard to stop the tyres trying to get away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastieBoy73 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) That's brilliant! Love the Mehari. Did the kit come in Orange plastic (like most Meharis) or white? Edited March 7, 2018 by BeastieBoy73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thanks BeastieBoy73. This body came in bright white, I have heard of some in colours, perhaps Orange or Yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) A first for me,never seen one of these,not sure I would be game to drive it around here in that colour scheme,looks like a Mini,great work on this one.Cheers. Edited March 8, 2018 by Jim Wasley spell check 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Thanks Jim on my Mehari. Yes this was the Mini Mike, originally built by British Leyland in the 60's, 70's and then taken over by a specialist builder, all metal body with the Hydrolastic Suspension and engines from the Mini. You could have the 850cc engine right up to the 1275S Cooper version, either with steel wheels or the original alloy 'Minilite' wheels shown here. They sold a few here (our summer is really non existent) but mainly in Italy and across the Greek Islands and beyond. Super lightweight & very quick! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 18 minutes ago, PatW said: Thanks Jim on my Mehari. Yes this was the Mini Mike, originally built by British Leyland in the 60's, 70's and then taken over by a specialist builder, all metal body with the Hydrolastic Suspension and engines from the Mini. You could have the 850cc engine right up to the 1275S Cooper version, either with steel wheels or the original alloy 'Minilite' wheels shown here. They sold a few here (our summer is really non existent) but mainly in Italy and across the Greek Islands and beyond. Super lightweight & very quick! Thanks Pat,yes these Minis were very common here,our weather permits the open top,Funny thing looks like you had the same problem as me trying to spell M?KE,always got MIKE??Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) I've just looked on Wikipedia. They were licensed to be built in Portugal, South Africa and of all places Zetland, New South Wales. There was a gathering called Panorama Mokes at Bathurst in 2016 as well. Although a concept called 'Bechcomber Mike' was on the drawing board for some time it has not been produced by BMW Mini. Also a one off was produced and sold across Thailand, the Caribbean, Seychelles, Mauritius and Australia in 2012 it didn't 'take off' sales wise! Edited March 9, 2018 by PatW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 6 hours ago, PatW said: I've just looked on Wikipedia. They were licensed to be built in Portugal, South Africa and of all places Zetland, New South Wales. There was a gathering called Panorama Mokes at Bathurst in 2016 as well. Although a concept called 'Bechcomber Mike' was on the drawing board for some time it has not been produced by BMW Mini. Also a one off was produced and sold across Thailand, the Caribbean, Seychelles, Mauritius and Australia in 2012 it didn't 'take off' sales wise! Thanks Pat for all that info.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Really like the Mehari, brings back memories - used to work in a Citroen dealership and the bosses son had one! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Thanks Hamden, yes a nice little car, I wish they were here now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Mehari of many colors. Very EFFULGENT and I WOULD be happy to drive it .... Edited March 13, 2018 by HOUSTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Thanks HOUSTON. Yes I would be very happy to drive it, when the sun comes out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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