Picked up a mid 80's Mini shell off the local Kijiji classifieds. Rusty to say the least !
Had debated on getting something in much better condition, but price was right and didn't want to cut up something pristine. It had been stripped of the majority of it's parts already, most of which won't be needed anyway, so it will make a good foundation for the plans that lie ahead.
Inexpensive replacement parts & panels are readily available to make repairs quite easy.