GP Talk (2006) Discussion of the limited edition, MINI Cooper S (R53)-based, John Cooper Works GP.

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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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GP #1758 For sale

The ultimate MINI - #1758 of the special edition MINI GP.

52 miles - yes I said 52 miles on it. Has been garaged since brought home! Made 1 trip to be shown to our club members and then tucked away.

We have 2 other MINIs and this one was purchased strictly as an investment.

Had to title it but it has never been licensed. Obviously new condition!

Will be getting some photos soon.

Serious inquiries only please!

$35,000.00

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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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WOW!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Isn't that more than it cost new? I think you'll have to wait another 25-30 years before it starts to appreciate.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by tazio
Isn't that more than it cost new? I think you'll have to wait another 25-30 years before it starts to appreciate.
Yes it's about $3,000 more than new but sounded like a good starting price - didn't say it was firm or open to discussion.

Also, it is in pristine condition - find another one out there like it. I have only heard of 1 that has less miles on it and it's part of a collection that is likely not going to be broken up or sold soon.

Anyway - it is for sale. We are starting to downsize so that we are able to travel starting in 4-2011. The other 2 "kids" will be garaged while we are on the road. The GP and a 68 Corvette need to find new loving homes.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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Any options, or is it a base model?
In what state are you located?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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This model did not have any options available. There were 2000 made - all exactly the same and numbered. Only 415 came to the US and I have heard of at least 3 being totalled out - one on the day it was picked up.

We are in North Idaho - about 25 miles from Spokane Washington.

We bought the car from MINI of Murray in Utah -drove it to the hotel (8 miles) put it on a trailer and hauled it home. As said - the remainder of the miles was it's only outing to a club meeting and back home.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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this is crazy! i would scoop it up if i had the funds!
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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if only i had the $$$$
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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looking forward to those pictures!!

GL on sale
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by monosmini
This model did not have any options available.
Not from the factory, but I've seen a few with some dealer options. I'm cracking open the piggy bank to see what I can scrape together.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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This is a great opportunity for a collector. If you're looking for a driver, you could pay maybe $10k less for a GP with under 20k miles. There's something to be said for holding onto one, too. Those cars on Barrett-Jackson have to come from somewhere!
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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This one just sold on EBAY for $ 22,000 . It has 13.500 miles on it as i recall . Mini's are fun cars not investments .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...STRK:MESELX:IT


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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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SF MINI sold them for $45,000, Universal MINI around the same $42,000 when new in showroom floor.
Wonder how many GPs with only 52 miles exist.
 

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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 05:36 AM
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Sorry - there's a big difference between 52 and 13,500 miles.

We have added nothing to this car as far as after market options goes.

The only thing is it does have a new back window but it is a factory MINI window that was installed by the dealer in Tacoma, WA. Why...???

When we picked him (yes it's a him) up in Salt Lake City we loaded him on a car hauler trailer for the trip home to Post Falls Idaho. It was late January and the roads were not quite optimal. The back window got hit by a rock and it cracked - all over - but did not fall. We did not even notice it till we were at the car wash washing the road grime off of it before we unloaded it. When we got it home we very carefully let the window "break" out. We then took it over to Tacoma (after the weather improved) and got the window replaced by MINI. Oh - when we took it to Tacoma it was trailered over and back.

We have thought of going through Barrett Jackson as we have a friend who brokers cars there. May still yet as we are going to talk to him about taking our 68 Corvette to it. It has 77,000 original miles on it and has been garaged the past 20+ years. Only time it has been driven was on and off of moving vans when we were transfered around with my husbands company.

Would truly love to sell the MINI to someone who can really appreciate it - another MINI person!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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I could really appreciate it, but I'm poor.

Barrett-Jackson would be risky because they're no-reserve only. If you don't get at least 2 people in the audience looking for a nearly-new GP you'll be in trouble. I guess some people get around this by buying their cars back, but that's just more money out of your pocket. If you don't get a bite here, you might try the Autoweek classifieds.

One more thing: It seems a lot of people (or a lot more people than I would expect) are willing to spend $35,000 on an R56 with options. Based on that, someone should be willing to spend at least $35K on a nearly-new GP.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by howsoonisnow1985
SF MINI sold them for $45,000, Universal MINI around the same $42,000...
... to complete idiots.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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Barrett-Jackson

Originally Posted by bee1000n
I could really appreciate it, but I'm poor.

Barrett-Jackson would be risky because they're no-reserve only. If you don't get at least 2 people in the audience looking for a nearly-new GP you'll be in trouble. I guess some people get around this by buying their cars back, but that's just more money out of your pocket. If you don't get a bite here, you might try the Autoweek classifieds.

One more thing: It seems a lot of people (or a lot more people than I would expect) are willing to spend $35,000 on an R56 with options. Based on that, someone should be willing to spend at least $35K on a nearly-new GP.
I do believe you can have a reserve on Barrett-Jackson items as I have seen several that have not met the reserve and therefore have not sold. But I would, of course, check this out before I listed anything with them. Thanks for the heads up.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Wish I saw this a month ago just spent over 35,000 on my new MINI
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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If only it was right hand drive..... :p Good luck with selling it.....lucky you to have owned!
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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Generally,I have not seen this type of car at Barrett Jackson... Maybe some day.. maybe at Russo Steele... I was trying to keep mine for a future collector.. but not seeing really heading there at this point... Im sure some of the most pristine will to some extent... Like this one or Georges in NY... Mine is now my daily driver....
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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If you want big money for your GP, then I suggest don't drive it and make sure it stays in a garage and even cover it. Once you make it your daily driver the value is what the owner thinks it is. Only 415 made it to the states, makes finding one slim pickings !
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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