When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Year: 2006 Make: MINI Model: Hardtop Price: $1 Mileage: 100 Color: red Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing Location (Region): Midwestern
LOL
Hard pass for me too due to the reality of circumstance, but if I had mad fab skills (alas I do not) and a killer workshop (sadly lacking) then I'd surely consider it just as a platform for something fun and wacky...
...like maybe it'd be a good starting point for a speedster thing!
That home made roadster on the bottom was quite a build.
Hand made / fabricated rear deck took some work.
I remember reading about that build in Modern MINI magazine.
Not sure I'd would want the monumental task of removing the wiener every time I needed to raise the bonnet....I already swear when having to remove GP intercooler to access spark plugs.... Do they even have Hot Dogs in the UK ?
That home made roadster on the bottom was quite a build.
Hand made / fabricated rear deck took some work.
I remember reading about that build in Modern MINI magazine.
Not sure I'd would want the monumental task of removing the wiener every time I needed to raise the bonnet....I already swear when having to remove GP intercooler to access spark plugs.... Do they even have Hot Dogs in the UK ?
Yeah, looks like it took some serious work.
I was thinking bangers 'n mash but them ain't quite right because sausage, however it does appear that Brits do hot dogs these days...
...speaking of England,
I'm jealous that so much good stuff pops up on ebay.co.uk with a simple search of R53 JCW --- we don't get nearly as much on the US ebay it seems.
Just right now there's a guy breaking parts from a GP:
...and aero side skirts seem to be quite plentiful too, but few willing to ship such bulky items internationally and if they are willing the parcel prices are astronomical.
if this thing popped up on CL for a low price,
would you consider it?
ONLY if... it came with the JCW Aero kit, English Leather seats, Anthracite headliner, Cockpit Chrono and every toggle switch (no stinkin' blanks!)! I'd let the R95s or R98s requirement slide this one time.
For sale is my 2004 Mini Cooper S. The car has a supercharged 1.6L 4 cylinder engine and 6 speed manual transmission. I am the second owner of the car and have taken great care of the vehicle. I bought it with some of the modifications already done and I added some myself.
On the vehicle when I bought it: Upgraded clutch (don’t know any specifics on it but much heaver than a stock clutch) Alta 15% supercharger pulley Alta cold air intake (I installed a new filter) MSD Ignition coil and plug wires Oil catch can EBC Red Stuff brake pads front and rear with plenty of life left Milltek resonated cat-back exhaust M7 front strut tower brace Hotchkis competition rear sway bar Black metal front grills
Added under my ownership: Brisk 1 step colder spark plugs Alta lightened crank pulley 2% larger New serpentine belt was required with the larger crank pulley Alta tensioner stop Raceland Coilovers with ECS coilover install kit ECS 8mm wheel spacer kit in the front ECS 15mm wheel spacer kit in the rear 15% tint around entire car with 50% on windshield Brand new Toyo All Season tires on 15 inch wheels Black plastic snap on covers for door handles and gas cap Smoked side markers by the “S” badges New valve cover gasket and front crankshaft seal (both 2k miles ago) OEM Mini black “Cooper S” badge on hatch
I am sure I am forgetting stuff but thats a good idea of what the car has.
Car runs and drives good, just looking for something a little more reliable and that gets a little better MPG. The car has a clean carfax, no accidents, damage, or odometer issues. I am the second owner and bought it a little over a year ago.
This car is from 2004, cosmetically it is not perfect. There is a chip in the driver side of the windshield (pictured). The black paint on the roof is in very good condition, the silver paint has a lot of scratching on it. The car looks great from 10 feet away but up close you can start to see all the scratches. The interior is is really good condition besides the driver seat seam broke open. A small portion of the foam has worn away but the seat still fully holds you in place. The headliner is also sagging some in a few spots, but it’s not that bad. Everything works on the car (including the heated seats and sunroof) besides the driver door lock actuator. It locks/unlocks with the key in the door, but not from the key fob. The key fob does lock/unlock the passenger door though. Just recently the TPMS light started flashing. It is monitored off the wheel speed sensors, not actual sensors in the wheels so I'm not sure what is wrong.
If the ad is still up, the car is still for sale. Email me with serious questions/inquires.
I am trying to think of everything you need to know about the car, I don't want you to show up and it not be the car you think it is.
If you would like the black 17 inch wheels that are in the last picture, we can work out a price for them. They are SSR Type C 17x7.5 that were powder coated black in 2020. Tires are 215/45R17 Continental DWS06 with over 50% tread left. With the spacers, the wheels fit as flush with the fenders as I could get.
06 s and it looks like it checks a lot of your guy’s boxes.
That one is really really nice.
Just clicked it today while going through this thread,
looks like sale is pending now.
If it was a slicktop it'd be my ideal spec.
I've seen quite a few examples with the 7 surface option where they checked the chromeline interior option as well (thus deleting the anthracite trims) and that always bums me out because I greatly detest the glaring chrome trims, plus as far as I know (am I wrong? please correct me if so) the anthracite tachometer trim was only available in the US in 2005-2006 with the 7 surface option so it seems to be slightly rare over here.
Just clicked it today while going through this thread,
looks like sale is pending now.
If it was a slicktop it'd be my ideal spec.
I've seen quite a few examples with the 7 surface option where they checked the chromeline interior option as well (thus deleting the anthracite trims) and that always bums me out because I greatly detest the glaring chrome trims, plus as far as I know (am I wrong? please correct me if so) the anthracite tachometer trim was only available in the US in 2005-2006 with the 7 surface option so it seems to be slightly rare over here.
Looks so good!
it sat there for 2 days with no action and the wife doesn’t agree with getting rid of the clubby for a r53. really had thoughts when it popped up of just driving up there and trying to deal. But, with everything done in preparation of MOTD this year, minus swapping of tires, I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. And the one in Columbus above also peaked my interest, would be a nice project for the daughter and I, and maybe her first car.
it sat there for 2 days with no action and the wife doesn’t agree with getting rid of the clubby for a r53. really had thoughts when it popped up of just driving up there and trying to deal. But, with everything done in preparation of MOTD this year, minus swapping of tires, I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. And the one in Columbus above also peaked my interest, would be a nice project for the daughter and I, and maybe her first car.
That facebook dealer car is an awesome JCW!
I liked how honest and forthcoming the Columbus seller was with his description, and seems he would likely be open for offers too.
That's what makes BaT such a cool place I think, lots of knowledge drops in the many comments, even on the most obscure of obscure marques you can pick up interesting tidbits by reading, and even the silly banter is fun too.
Makes it a lively joint as well as an informational archive.
Compare that to the rather dull UK equivalent where it lacks commentary...
R5 Turbo always drool worthy. $25,000 for a 695 Biposto feels like a really good buy. Maybe they feel differently across the pond, but FIAT is close to leaving the US again, I wish I had one to hold onto long term.
As if I needed another auction site to lurk around.
R5 Turbo always drool worthy. $25,000 for a 695 Biposto feels like a really good buy. Maybe they feel differently across the pond, but FIAT is close to leaving the US again, I wish I had one to hold onto long term.
carsandbids has been sort of disappointing and seemingly slow to grow, but it has good commentary and fills a sorta neat specific niche.
Must admit that if Focus RS came in 3dr I'd be very very tempted to get one, but I am religiously against 5dr hot hatches and will stand firm in my hatred for them...
Park Lane edition was never formally sold in the US, but that car is pretty much the exact spec (minus the dash). Both Royal Gray and silver roof options were in 2006 only, making this very rare. The color reappears a few years later on the R60 and R61.
I'd let the R95s or R98s requirement slide this one time.
