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MINI's 50th birthday celebrations continue with another special edition model. This time it's the MINI WC50 which marks the 50th Anniversary of the Cooper Car Company winning the Formula One constructors championship.
The two guys behind the wheels were legends Jack Brabham and Stirling Moss who took first and third spot in the overall championship. The WC50 will be very limited in numbers, just 50 for the USA.
Mechanically the car is identical to the John Cooper Works model. But there are changes and they are significant. The main ones are the aero kit and some interior appointments. The exterior has bi-xenon lights with black interior reflectors, fog lamps, bonnet stripes, a carbon fiber bonnet scoop, carbon fiber mirror caps and a rear diffuser. It is fitted with 17-inch Cross-Spoke Challenge alloy wheels in a Jet Black colour. The interior comes with a 6-CD Harman Kardon sound system with USB, Bluetooth phone connectivity, heated front seats, an interior lights package, sat nav, rear park distance control, a leather handbrake gaiter and a multi-function steering wheel.
Standard Equipment
Anthracite Headlining
Air Conditioning
Bluetooth Telephone Audio Connection
Chrome Line Interior Color Line
Rooster Red
Comfort Access
Front Fog Lamps
Full Bluetooth Preparation with USB Audio Harman Kardon Hi-Fi System
Heated Front Seats
Multi-function Controls for Steering Wheel
White Indicators
Special Edition Content
Exterior color hand finished in Cannaught Green
Interior exclusively trimmed with red piping
17″ Cross-Spoke Challenge Alloy Wheels in Jet Black
Additional Driving Lights
Black Bi-Xenon Lights with Black Interior Reflectors
Bonnet Stripes in Pepper White without Pin-Stripes, with John Cooper Signature on
Driver’s Side John Cooper Works 3-Spoke Sport Alcantara/Leather Steering Wheel
John Cooper Works Aerodynamic Kit
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Bonnet Scoop
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Front Door Grips
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Interior Trim with John Cooper Signature Plaque
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Mirror Caps
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Rear Diffuser
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Tailgate Handle
John Cooper Works Floor Mats
Carbon Black with Red Stitching
Leather Gearshift Gaiter
Carbon Black with Red Stitching
Leather Handbrake Gaiter
Carbon Black with Red Stitching
Side Scuttle Finisher Chrome Frame with Edition Number
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I dont remember any extras other then some people had the JCW Tuning kit Suspension installed afterwards.
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MINI's 50th birthday celebrations continue with another special edition model. This time it's the MINI WC50 which marks the 50th Anniversary of the Cooper Car Company winning the Formula One constructors championship.
The two guys behind the wheels were legends Jack Brabham and Stirling Moss who took first and third spot in the overall championship. The WC50 will be very limited in numbers, just 50 for the USA.
Mechanically the car is identical to the John Cooper Works model. But there are changes and they are significant. The main ones are the aero kit and some interior appointments. The exterior has bi-xenon lights with black interior reflectors, fog lamps, bonnet stripes, a carbon fiber bonnet scoop, carbon fiber mirror caps and a rear diffuser. It is fitted with 17-inch Cross-Spoke Challenge alloy wheels in a Jet Black colour. The interior comes with a 6-CD Harman Kardon sound system with USB, Bluetooth phone connectivity, heated front seats, an interior lights package, sat nav, rear park distance control, a leather handbrake gaiter and a multi-function steering wheel.
Standard Equipment
Anthracite Headlining
Air Conditioning
Bluetooth Telephone Audio Connection
Chrome Line Interior Color Line
Rooster Red
Comfort Access
Front Fog Lamps
Full Bluetooth Preparation with USB Audio Harman Kardon Hi-Fi System
Heated Front Seats
Multi-function Controls for Steering Wheel
White Indicators
Special Edition Content
Exterior color hand finished in Cannaught Green
Interior exclusively trimmed with red piping
17″ Cross-Spoke Challenge Alloy Wheels in Jet Black
Additional Driving Lights
Black Bi-Xenon Lights with Black Interior Reflectors
Bonnet Stripes in Pepper White without Pin-Stripes, with John Cooper Signature on
Driver’s Side John Cooper Works 3-Spoke Sport Alcantara/Leather Steering Wheel
John Cooper Works Aerodynamic Kit
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Bonnet Scoop
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Front Door Grips
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Interior Trim with John Cooper Signature Plaque
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Mirror Caps
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Rear Diffuser
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Tailgate Handle
John Cooper Works Floor Mats
Carbon Black with Red Stitching
Leather Gearshift Gaiter
Carbon Black with Red Stitching
Leather Handbrake Gaiter
Carbon Black with Red Stitching
Side Scuttle Finisher Chrome Frame with Edition Number
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I dont remember any extras other then some people had the JCW Tuning kit Suspension installed afterwards.
Yep car fax show car was purchased in Ohio and the guy registered it in Illinois then the car sold to someone in mass and he only kept it for 1500 miles. Dealership sold it pretty cheap I'm only paying 19k the car is flawless with 23k miles on it.
I don't know if you could update the list for this, I own #413 and its located in Manchester, NH. The Car is completely stock... For now. I posted a pic of it in a previous post but heres the pic again for proof.
I don't know if you could update the list for this, I own #413 and its located in Manchester, NH. The Car is completely stock... For now. I posted a pic of it in a previous post but heres the pic again for proof.
Gorgeous photo! Not too many shots capture the richness of the Connaught Green
Yep car fax show car was purchased in Ohio and the guy registered it in Illinois then the car sold to someone in mass and he only kept it for 1500 miles. Dealership sold it pretty cheap I'm only paying 19k the car is flawless with 23k miles on it.
Hello, I was wondering what is the widest tire I can put on the stock challenge spoke wheels? would like to do a 225 if possible but would settle for a 215. I'm on stock suspension. Also was wondering if a 17x7 steelie rim with a +38mm offset would clear the big front brakes because I want to run different rims and tires for winter. Thanks.
sorry for the loooooong-delayed reply... not sure on the steelies but i believe 215 is the widest folks run on the challenge wheels (that's what i've got with michelin pss, also cheaper than 205s).
Hello, I was wondering what is the widest tire I can put on the stock challenge spoke wheels? would like to do a 225 if possible but would settle for a 215. I'm on stock suspension. Also was wondering if a 17x7 steelie rim with a +38mm offset would clear the big front brakes because I want to run different rims and tires for winter. Thanks.
Trevor what did you end up doing for your wheels? Would love to see a WC50 with different wheels on it.
BTW - not sure how new you are to the MINI world but I see you are from NH so make sure you look out for Minis On Top event. Its an annual event where we all drive up MT Washington. Took my WC50 there last year and won best in show. On second thought, don't go so I don't have competition. wink wink
Hey all, i just purchased a local trade in - after doing research i landed here didnt know it was such a rare peice. but i own #441. i will post photos in a bit
Last edited by Nashvillejcw; Mar 30, 2016 at 07:59 PM.
Enzof104, I ended up getting a set of after market winter wheels its a black 6 spoke 17x7 wheel with a set of blizzak WS80's which is a bomb snow tire BTW totally recommend it but they don't make it in the stock tire size its only comes in a 205/50/17 so just a bigger side wall and I have zero rubbing issues. So with the after market winter wheels I decided to just keep the stock wheels. I want to keep the car as original as possible. So I bought a set of Bridgestone RE-71R. A crazy sticky Autocross tires, I've never taken a turn so hard in a car in my life with these tires. So I went with 215/45/17 for those tires. on the stock wheel.
Anyways, I would like to go to some Mini meets, I would like to meet some other WC50 owners in the future. I'll have to look out for that MT Washington cruise, sounds like a lot of fun.
Originally Posted by Enzof104
Trevor what did you end up doing for your wheels? Would love to see a WC50 with different wheels on it.
BTW - not sure how new you are to the MINI world but I see you are from NH so make sure you look out for Minis On Top event. Its an annual event where we all drive up MT Washington. Took my WC50 there last year and won best in show. On second thought, don't go so I don't have competition. wink wink
Why is it that everywhere i look people are saying these cars are unreliable? is it kind of like online reviews? people only review when things are bad?
Why is it that everywhere i look people are saying these cars are unreliable? is it kind of like online reviews? people only review when things are bad?
kind of frustrating..
N14 motor. There are known issues, recalls, and a recent class action lawsuit.
You should sell 441 to me immediately before it explodes!
haha! i dont think i will sell this for a little while. at least two years or so - if ever.
i did take it on a solo 4 hour round trip adventure. no problems except i think i cracked the thermostat housing, had a nasty leak under it when i got home
Ugh, sad. Hope no one was hurt in whatever happened.
Surprised it's been totaled - I guess the value hasn't come up yet on these beauties to make it worth fixing for insurance... I'm also curious if there are still 49 left in the U.S. or if there have been other casualties or any of #s 401-450 have left North America.
i got lucky enough because somebody traded it in to the dealer i work at. i didnt even know what i was buying until i took it to the local mini dealer.
WC50 ( #413 ) This was the One a saw sold by Classic MINI in Ohio. Small world. 
