Launched in 1964 with the 850 A-series engine, the Mini Moke was eventually manufactured with the full range of A-series engines, and made in many countries. The Mini Moke was designed by Alec Issigonis and intended for the British Army as a lightweight vehicle that could be dropped from aircraft. The military did not take to the Moke and it 1964 it was launched as a recreational vehicle to the general public. Austin and Morris Mini Mokes were made at Longbridge until 1968, and then production switched to Australia, and then in 1983 switched to Austin Rover Portugal before the rights went to Cagiva in Italy who produced the Moke from 1991 to 1993.