05 MCS with mods 137k miles,$8500
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/c...373427791.html

 

Dang... a good JCW R53 is actually bringing decent money. My TVS900, forged shortblock, RMW BVH, grand am cam, DT BPV, Miltek exhaust, shorty header, 550's, AdrianNastase tune on FL ecu , GP IC, DDM diverter, 22mm rear sway, R56 BBK, WMW X brace, DNA brace, car maybe for sale
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$12,500

2004 R53 (90k miles)
3rd owner (all docs)
New forged motor, clutch and LSD at 83k miles (7k miles)

 

YOWZA!

For real?
Wow!

You've done so much good work to that car.

One of my favorite R53's that I've ever seen.

Such a nice solid ride done up to near perfection.

 

Thank you! It has been a labor of love. I just added the Rennline door pulls and pedals, I also added the Napa grade leather with deviated stitching on the down tubes, center console, ebrake and shifter..

Oh also has a Wavetrac in it.

So muchlove but I just don't have time to drive it

 

05 MCS 37k miles $8995
https://www.autonationchevroletamari...49026540#close

 

This was a very sweet car that unfortunately had already been sold as of last night. The good ones go fast!

 

Maybe it's here somewhere but I can't find it. Am looking for Mini #3 but Used this time instead of New. Is there a "decoder" here that shows how the car was equipped from the factory?

Non-Mini dealers can usually provide a Carfax report, which is somewhat helpful, but they don't seem to know exactly what options a specific car came with. Thanks.

 

Bimmer.work

 

Was at MINI of Madison (WI) today. They have a very nice, low mileage 2002 Cooper S. At almost $17.5K, it should be nice.
https://www.miniofmadison.com/used-M...RE33462TD54034

 

^^^ Just now viewed that dealer ad as well as embedded Carfax report, which indicates 4 prior owners but regular service performed since new and no accidents "reported". Also checked VIN decoder, which confirms a moderately factory optioned 2002 MCS. IMO, $17.5 asking still would appeal as negotiation starting point for verified 17.4K miles if I was near there and seriously looking. Unless looking for a project car with lots of $$ and hours subsequently "invested", I'd rather start with one in stated "superb condition" and start enjoying it immediately. Yes, you can "restore" but that's not nearly the same as being in near-new overall condition from the get-go.

If someone on NAM buys it, hoping they'll check back into the 1st Gen hatch subforum and update us...

 

Almost a dollar per mile driven. Very nice, the black wheels don’t quite work on that though, easy fix.

 

Yeah, I like the wheel design well enough but wouldn't go with black. Silver or possibly titanium/anthracite.

BTW, the dealer had only one new car on the lot. There was very little activity while I was there.

 

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/ctd/d/portland-2006-mini-cooper-john-cooper/7385183478.html

 

Perhaps bad etiquette on my part for posting a live auction,
but just saw this rare bird:

- JCW leather dash and downtubes on ebay link -

 

OB you know you need those more than you need $1000 or more. I wish they made them with different color stitching, but they look awesome in PW.

 

Might consider it if I was at the end of restomodding and wanted a nice final finishing touch, but I have a long way to go until I get my ride up to desired personal spec so it's easy for me to let stuff like this go because the budget can be spent better elsewhere at the time being.

Still though,
quite astounding what these rare-ish mk1 JCW bits are fetching these days.

Sold yesterday on uk ebay for $335 with 8 bids was this handbrake cover:




On the 17th this valve cover plaque got $85 with 10 bids:

 

Same situation here. There's a set of R112 wheels in the marketplace that I would love to have for my R53 project but I need to get it running well and get the ride sorted out before I begin doing non-essential upgrades.

 

One thing I realized with E brake handle, RHD, logo faces the wrong way, upside down for the driver. Dmath, is that the CT mini you’re working on?

 

Yes, the CT Mini. I'm hard at work bringing it back to life. It's currently in a state of partial disassembly and occupies many of the horizontal surfaces in my garage There's a thread, if you're interested: dmath's resto thread

 

Yup I definitely have been checking in on that one, I just get mixed up on whose is car is whose. Your doing a great job and giving that little guy the attention it deserves, Elvis would be proud lol, I remember the original thread.

 

Black and red were probably the most common stitching colors, but they also were available with blue, ​​​​​​white, gray, green, yellow, brown or beige stitching.

 

Oh great, guess I’ll have to put that back on my list. Haven’t seen anything but red for sale.

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...1856739261702/

 

That one greatly appeals to me because of the semi-low miles at 58k, the aero kit, and the slicktop in same body color --- I used to not be much a fan of Chili Red but it has grown on me and I'd love to have one. This spec is right up my alley.

Low price of $5,000 because clutch is shot.

This is a bargain because it looks very very clean.

Wish it had some engine bay shots.



And to add,
here's a pic that I saw a while back and was totally in love with the bronze wheels on Chili Red...

 

But not an actual JCW, got the aero though,