Not Sold (Est: £8,000 - £12,000)
1970 MORRIS MINI COOPER S BODYSHELL WITH RECONDITIONED 1275CC ENGINE, NEW SUBFRAME, INTERIOR & DOCUMENTATION
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 17 Aug 2026
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1970 MORRIS MINI COOPER S BODYSHELL WITH RECONDITIONED 1275CC ENGINE, NEW SUBFRAME, INTERIOR & DOCUMENTATION
UK • 17 Aug 2026 • Lot 7
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S bodyshell offers a rare chance to restore a genuine, identity-bearing icon. It comes with a reconditioned 1275cc engine, new subframe, and is estimated to be over 90% complete, presenting a substantial head start for enthusiasts or collectors.
Condition
7
The bodyshell is described as being in very good, solid condition with no requirement for welding or patching, indicating a sound foundation for restoration. While the engine is reconditioned and many parts are included, it is still a project requiring significant assembly and likely some cosmetic reconditioning to meet excellent or outstanding standards.
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90761
LHD
United Kingdom
VAP 721H
1970
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £8,000 - £12,000)
1970 MORRIS MINI COOPER S BODYSHELL WITH RECONDITIONED 1275CC ENGINE, NEW SUBFRAME, INTERIOR & DOCUMENTATION
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 17 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Market Average
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Description
1970 MORRIS MINI COOPER S BODYSHELL WITH RECONDITIONED 1275CC ENGINE, NEW SUBFRAME, INTERIOR & DOCUMENTATION An exceptional and increasingly rare offering, this 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S bodyshell presents a highly desirable opportunity to recreate one of the most celebrated icons of British motoring.
Accompanied by its original VIN plate and V5 registration document, this example retains the essential identity and provenance required for a correct and authentic restoration of this legendary performance model. Genuine identity-bearing Morris Mini Cooper S shells are now seldom encountered, making this an increasingly significant opportunity for collectors, enthusiasts and marque specialists alike. The bodyshell itself is described as being in very good, solid condition, with no requirement for welding or patching.
This provides an excellent and importantly sound foundation for restoration, avoiding the extensive metalwork often associated with projects of this nature. Included within...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini Cooper Ss
£5,508
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,350
Median Price (Since 2020)
£54,177
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Humbert & Ellis
Spella Barn, Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6XX
Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, Humbert & Ellis is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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