Vanclee Mungo 1988

- Unique car
- Can be used as Pick-up, (partly) convertible, SUV for 4/5 persons
- Original Dutch car
- Including hardtop
- Solidly built car; stronger than the Mehari
- Electronic ignition

Eric Vandewalle founded the brand in 1967. It started with his first buggy. This off-road vehicle had a wooden body. At some point, Vandewalle met Mr Georges Cleririnckx. Georges was familiar with working with plastics such as polyester. This resulted in them starting to build cars together using polyester bodies. The first 3 letters of both surnames were applied in the title we know to this day; Vanclee.

Eventually, off-road and highway sports cars came to an end. This was after the market collapsed during the recession of the early 1980s. Vanclee then built the Mungo until 1989. This was done on the basis of the 2CV. The 600 Mungo, Ernet, Ernu and Rusler models were all based on the Citroën 2CV chassis. The original two-cylinder boxer engine with a displacement of 602cc drove the front wheels. These cars had a plastic body with a choice of fabric or hardtops at the rear. The 600 Mungo was 25 cm shorter than the Citroën Méhari.

This is a 1988 orange Vanclee Mungo. It is finished in a striking and unique orange paint, which still looks neat. This, together with both the white roof and the white hardtop, is a good combination. The interior features black upholstery. This is still in nice condition. At the bottom of the car, you can still find the original white 15-inch rims.

You can use this Belgian car in three different ways; with a hard-top, with a soft-top or even as a pick-up. There are so many possibilities with this interesting Vanclee. A few years back, many technical points were addressed for maintenance. For instance, both front and rear brakes were overhauled: new brake cylinders and master cylinder, new brake shoes and pads. On top of this, a new exhaust was fitted, the carburettor overhauled and much more.

In short, this is a unique and beautiful Vanclee ready for more adventures!