59Prototype Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I continue to research the very early history of the Mini Moke i.e. 1959-1964 and a question has arisen about the 4x4 versions that Austin built in the experimental workshop at Longbridge under the direction of Sir Alec Issigonis and W.J. (Jack) Daniels. (These 4x4s are not to be confused with the Twini Mokes that had an engine front and rear. A totally different kettle of fish!) I am aware that Rolls-Royce at Crewe designed the 4x4 gearbox and drive train assembly for the Austin Champ. As the Champ had a RR engine anyway it was presumably a logical tie-up between the two companies for RR to design the 4x4 gearbox and drive train assembly. With this background in mind, does anyone know if it was RR who designed the gearbox and drive train assembly for the 4x4 Mini Moke? If no-one can say for certain what's the odds that it was true? Graham Robinson (With prototype Mini Moke - 14 BT 18) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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