mini: What type of mini shell i do up? Austin mini, John cooper? Want to buy one which, well be nice to smarten up?What is the best type of OLD mini cooper to do up?I'd have a 1275GT Myself.What is the best type of OLD mini cooper to do up?Your totally right sir, I've bidded on one! :D Report Abuse What is the best type of OLD mini cooper to do up?Any old mini is cool so don't fixate on a particular one, you will just pay more for the name and still have a rust bucket to contend with, Which leads me in to the next bit, they are all seriously prone to rust but almost all panels and subframes are still available, rotten door pillars, round the windscreen, all nasty to fix, your welding skills will improve no end. Check out quite a few before committing yourself, you'll learn more with each one you look at. good luck and enjoy your project.