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This R53 was the flagship of my independent MINI garage.
Astro Black R53 2006 JCW No Sunroof checkmate edition.
56000kms/35000miles
Interior completely in JCW Carbon Fiber genuine parts and Alcantara.
Seats have been swapped to Panther Black Lounge Leather as the clash between Astro Black and Space Blue Checkmate interior was a tad much to bear…. I kept all the Checkmate specific parts in Space blue ( Dash, Door panels, steering wheel and Interior). And i have all the original checkmate livery new in boxes.
I can put it back to checkmate livery and interior or keep it with the current interior with or without the CF and the alcantara.
Same goes to wheels, JCW brakes instead of the current Gen 2 Brembos, and original JCW exhaust instead of the Brand new Dinan that is on it now.
I have almost any MINI wheel model in stock, so wheel choice is not an issue. Of course I still have the flame spokes. The R109 wheels were to my taste, the best looking wheel MINI offered.
I prefer a sale with a NAMer who is willing to come and see it in person and get it reconfigured to his/her taste (or keep as is)
This MINI in its current form has the following upgrades:
Pre-purchase inspection in any local MINI dealership (there are 3 of them in a radius of 10kms/6miles) of the choice of the buyer is suggested and encouraged.
Hope to find its next care taker here on NAM is my preference. Plan B will be the online auctions in a few weeks.
Last edited by zigermanzz; Jan 26, 2026 at 07:29 PM.
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If it wasn’t for importing and tariffs I would have bought this car. It’s frustrating knowing the car you want is just across a made up line in the dirt. I’ve talked to Adam many times on the phone. He’s extremely knowledgeable and an amazing guy.
Last edited by krawzdogg; Jan 24, 2026 at 06:25 AM.
If it wasn’t for importing and tariffs I would have bought this car. It’s frustrating knowing the car you want is just across a made up line in the dirt. I’ve talked to Adam many times on the phone. He’s extremely knowledgeable and an amazing guy.
Thank you for the positive comment. I think I found my match (if not surpassed) when it comes to MINI knowledge and quest for the last detail when we conversed.
Re-import, not my first rodeo, done it multiple times. I can assist and make it go flawlessly including door to door delivery.
Beautiful, unique JCW! Stunning color combo and upgrades.
This is the type of car that's worth dealing with importing hassles, especially if seller is very experienced with the process. If it is truly THE car you are looking for, it's worth a few extra dollars spread over a long-term ownership experience.
Beautiful, unique JCW! Stunning color combo and upgrades.
This is the type of car that's worth dealing with importing hassles, especially if seller is very experienced with the process. If it is truly THE car you are looking for, it's worth a few extra dollars spread over a long-term ownership experience.
Good luck with sale.
Well thank you Sir for such a positive message.
It is indeed a very special and unique spec.
To make it more special, I have poured into it 16 years of my knowledge, experience, passion for the R53 and innumerable hours.
Everything is refreshed and serviced: Engine reseal, Clutch, Shifter Cables, Supercharger service, all the pulleys, every suspension component, New brake Calipers all round with new brake hoses and discs and pads, refresh of the cooling circuit (Water pump and flange, thermostat and thermostat housing) New clutch slave cylinder...and much more. Nothing was wrong with any of the aforementioned components and they have all been replaced with Genuine MINI parts.
I wanted it to drive and feel like a new car and it does that so well. No Expenses Spared
I am glad that it is getting noticed and recognized.
Cheers
Last edited by zigermanzz; Jan 26, 2026 at 09:25 PM.
If it wasn’t for importing and tariffs I would have bought this car. It’s frustrating knowing the car you want is just across a made up line in the dirt. I’ve talked to Adam many times on the phone. He’s extremely knowledgeable and an amazing guy.
literally same. Montreal is a solid 3.5(ish) hour drive from me (m******* here)
literally same. Montreal is a solid 3.5(ish) hour drive from me (m******* here)
this car looks actually insanely good. God spec
Auction Listing updated, winning bidder will get car delivered to Champlain New York with tariff and export fees paid and included in final auction price.
I tried. Figured reserve wouldn’t be hit. If the seats were flawless I would have went a lot higher like we talked about a while ago (have a new set of cloth seats? lol). Also needs tires, and that front caliper would drive me crazy lol. Guessing a rock got caught causing the scrape. Also would need to be converted to MPH.
Last edited by krawzdogg; Feb 13, 2026 at 06:47 PM.
I tried. Figured reserve wouldn’t be hit. If the seats were flawless I would have went a lot higher like we talked about a while ago (have a new set of cloth seats? lol). Also needs tires, and that front caliper would drive me crazy lol. Guessing a rock got caught causing the scrape. Also would need to be converted to MPH.
I am willing to climb that mountain, but you need to come along this time.
