This 1962 Morris Mini Cooper MkI has had extensive rust repair completed and still awaits an interior, assembly and paint. Though not numbers matching, this car does have an engine of the correct displacement for the model and some desirable performance upgrades are included as well. Find it here on eBay in Solihull, West Midlands, England with no reserve. Special thanks to BaT reader John P. for this submission.

After fifty three years in rainy England, most cars would need rust repair. Per the seller, this car has had the front floors, front fenders, rear quarters, door jams, windhsield scuttle, one door skin, the battery box and door hinges replaced. The ad further notes that no additional rust repair will be required, though prep for paint will need to be completed and some attention given to the lower edge of the trunklid. Some of the exterior brightwork will need to be sourced, as the car does not include bumpers or a grille. All glass is included however, though not photographed.

Minis have always been spartan, but this car takes that to another level as photographed. The rear seat is included, but both front buckets, door cards and carpets will need to be found elsewhere. The car is also not wired at present, though even by period standards rewiring a Mini is not overly complex. The quality of repair on the floors appears quite good, and if the same standard is consistent throughout it would certainly be welcome. A roll bar has been installed, and the correct 100 MPH speedometer is included as well. The transmission tunnel area is from a later Mini, replaced prior to the seller’s purchase.

The engine is a non numbers matching 997cc unit in need of significant attention. The block is intact, but the cylinder head is missing rockers. The state of the pistons, rings and bores is not mentioned. While an exhaust manifold is included, an intake and carb setup is not, nor is an exhaust.

Under the skin, this car has refurbished subframes front and rear, and as they are not fully bolted in at present the car is riding on a dolly. New tie rod assemblies, bushings, and brakes have been installed including a 7.5″ front disc setup with new slotted rotors and Mintex pads.

Much of the heavy lifting appears to have already been completed, and choosing colors, wheels and other design details could easily take up just as much time as bolting it all back together. Sounds like fun.