This Ogle SX1000 is a RHD example that’s offered as a restoration project, and is #8 of 66 total produced. Originally based on the 997 cc Mini, a 1275 cc engine and transmission are now currently fitted but their condition is unknown. The fiberglass shell is original, and claimed to be lighter then the reproductions available. Find it here on eBay in Wednesbury, UK for £13,000 (~$19,870) or offer. Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission.

The seller states that everything needed to complete the restoration is included in the sale, along with the promise that “it will take more than a weekend but it is straightforward”. Delivered originally as a gold car, the fiberglass bodywork and other panels appear to be in serviceable condition. Although not shown, the seller mentions that a new plexiglass rear hatch is included and that the rear section of the car has been replaced and is rust-free.

The bulkhead and floors appear to be relatively solid, but with the car apart, further rust remediation would likely be needed and encouraged. Considering the almost completely disassembled state of the car, we wonder if it would make sense to convert to LHD during the restoration if the buyer intends to use it stateside?

If the 1275 cc Mini engine turns out to need substantial work, it would be a good time to consider some of the common performance upgrades that are available. A little more HP might not be a bad idea regardless, given the hint of increased performance promised by the Ogle bodywork.

Many of the included parts are pictured below, and along with a visit to the Nostalgia Cars catalog, it would likely form a good starting point for preparing the reassembly plan. Since cosmetic bits are sourced largely from common production models, missing parts may not be all that difficult to track down.

A quality restoration may not return any immediate upside potential, but with prices for excellent examples on the rise, this project could offer a good opportunity to create a fun and unique car that can still be used and maintained almost as easily as a Mini.