Est: £7,000 - £9,000
1970 MORRIS MINI COOPER S BODYSHELL WITH RECONDITIONED 1275CC ENGINE, NEW SUBFRAME, INTERIOR & DOCUMENTATION
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 16 Nov 2026
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Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Est: £7,000 - £9,000
1970 MORRIS MINI COOPER S BODYSHELL WITH RECONDITIONED 1275CC ENGINE, NEW SUBFRAME, INTERIOR & DOCUMENTATION
UK • 16 Nov 2026 • Lot 11
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S bodyshell with its original VIN and V5, described as very good and solid. Includes a reconditioned 1275cc engine, new subframe, and most parts needed for restoration, estimated over 90% complete.
Condition
7
Bodyshell described as very good, solid
/ 10
90761
RHD
United Kingdom
VAP 721H
1970
Auction
Est: £7,000 - £9,000
1970 MORRIS MINI COOPER S BODYSHELL WITH RECONDITIONED 1275CC ENGINE, NEW SUBFRAME, INTERIOR & DOCUMENTATION
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 16 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
1970 MORRIS MINI COOPER S BODYSHELL WITH RECONDITIONED 1275CC ENGINE, NEW SUBFRAME, INTERIOR & DOCUMENTATIONAn 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
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£21,350
Median Price (Since 2020)
£54,177
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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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