I remember seeing this car up for sale here for a LONG time and I dont remember it being this expensive. Is the new owner trying to flip it? Perhaps someone can tag the old owner. I think it was @JonCooperWorks

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/claremont-mini-cooper-r53-track-show-car/7066190459.html

 

Not sure, but cars are flipped all the time. Check BAT as its quite prevalent over there from what I've seen.

Here's the FS ad I found w/ a quick search:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...per-turbo.html

CL Ad for reference being that they dont seem to last long: