After nearly 6 months of wait my PW/PW 05 MCS finally arrived in an enclosed carrier in it's 2800 mile journey from Classic Mini in OH to OR.

I originally was in the 04 June build/July delivery group buy but soon I found out the first build date and spec of the 05. Julie was gracious enough to let me cancel my 04 spot though it was already scheduled for production. She has been wonderful to work with all along even though I must have flip flop on my options and accessories 10 times.

The Mini arrived here this past Saturday morning via Concours Transport Systems driven by Cornell. I met him in a nearby parking lot so the truck does not have to negotiate the narrow street to my house. Together with my PW/PW there are two other MCS bound for CA and AZ, a very nice classic Camero SS, and another classic car of Model T era which I don't recognize. Cornell was very nice and he carefully unloaded the Mini and patiently let me carefully inspect the car before signing the receipt.

The Mini is inpeccable condition though there is what appears some minor scratches on the roof likely didn't occur during transit. All my accessories are loaded in the backseat and the boot storage area.

I wash the car down and cleaned with cleaning wax what appears to be scratches and it became all but invisible except under just the right lighting condition. It appears they were from someone's metal watch band.

To date I put on about 250 miles so far. The baby is smooth and I really like the firm but supple ride. I elected the 16" V-spoke for it's light weight and I already have the Cooper's space saver spare so I can swap out the run flat with some decent tires soon. It is so hard not to do spirited driving even during the break in period.

Here are some pictures of my PW/PW.

 

Zociac,

Congrats on receiving your gorgeous new PW/PW baby! What a beauty! Hope you have many happy miles of happy motoring!

Cheers!

Clo/Wanda

 

MINIclo,

Thanks. Jet black and pepper white are compliments of each other.

The power and handling of the MCS makes my 93 Miata feel like my father's Osmobile.

 

I know what you mean! I showed my hubby the pix of your new baby and we both loved that it's Wanda's beautiful opposite! I love the PW/PW!!

:smile: Glad you are enjoying motoring, already! Just wait until you break it in....WOW! I still get the silly MINI grin when I motor in Wanda!

Clo/Wanda

 

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Beautiful car. Thanks so much for sharing the photos. How did you decide on the interior options (seat color and dash--silver vs. anthracite vs. patina?) I am ordering a PW/Black MCS and have everything speced out except these last 2 items.

 

Zociac - Congrats.... very nice.... PW is soooo classy...... now I can't wait for mine... Julie just sent me pics yesterday of my MCS that has arrived.... now I have to wait a couple of more weeks to get it here in California.....

 

Congrats on the car. I know you can't wait to actually get out there and DRIVE it. Please send more photos when you can. I think the PW is gaining popularity in North Carolina where I live. I can see why.

 

This truck is probably the longest delivery (time wise) that it took Concours.

 

jakeramovitch,

The seat color combo is easy. Mini decided for me as there is no choice for the cloth seat (I am not a fan of leather seat). I was expecting just a black set but am very happy with the greater contrast with the silver patches.:smile: I looked at the dash colors at the local dealer very closely and felt the silver sets off the best contrast with the black dash like the PW body and roof against the black pillars. The anthracite is too dark to my liking while the patina has the appearance of many shoe prints from someone's sneakers. I do like the color of the patina but just not the shoe print appearance.

Just a process of eliminations.

 

GreyStreet,

Are you the owner of one of the other 2 MCS? The reason for the delay and also route change is because one of Concours truck broke down and Fred has to make some logistic change by routing a truck to bail out the stranged truck because they were transporting classic vehicle for some vintage auto race which the delivery cannot be late. I lucked out as a result because original I was the last drop but I ended up getting the Mini first because of the route change.

 

Wow! I am surprised with the recent rush of PW Mini's. It has been a neglected color for a long time and I was afraid Mini might cancel in for the 05 models. We have the same wheels. Hope your Mini don't have to seat in the lot as long as mine. You will be very happy once you take it out for a drive.

 

Zociac,
Very nice MINI...love the color choice!!!!! Love the seats! Happy motoring!!!

 

Gorgeous! Enjoy......:smile: Thanks for sharing the pics with us!

Chow!

Donna :smile:

 

Thanks for responding to all my questions. I am DAYS AWAY from ordering my MCS and I'm down to spec-ing out the details. I really like the white tailamps that you got. One thing, since all the bulbs are white, do you ever worry that the cars in back of you might interpret the white running and break lights as reverse lights?

And, which tires (16s or 17s) did you go with?

thanks very much and ENJOY the DRIVE!

a.

 

Just curious - if you have an '05 MINI with the older style white lights... where are your reverse lights?

 

I was thinking the very same thing...

I have an '03 with white tails; I also have red reflectors in the rear bumper to make them DOT approved (you can just see them in one of my sig pics). You might want to look into both before you get the attention of your local police.

 

Zociac, you are correct. I have the all black MCS. Cornell should be dropping by tomorrow afternoon. AZ should have been the first stop last week around Thursday and I cancelled my vacation and short trip due to expected delivery but Fred did a switcharoo on me without informing me. I could still have gone on my trip and receive the MCS tomorrow. I am ready to drive this car off the Grand Canyon!

 

That's a very nice and unique looking MINI!

 

Gabe,

Not clear if your question is directed at me though I suspect you are as I installed the 04 clear tail lights into the 05. They were not compatible without some work.

Please see this thread for detail:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...332#post384332

 

still more pix:

Pictures left to right
Cornell unloading my MCS
Taken from the truck loading platform
Another MCS in the truck being delivered

 

The bulbs in the white tail lights are not white. They are color tinted. The stop light/driver lights are red, turn signal lights are amber, and the fog lights are red.

Please see this thread for detail.

http://www.northamericanmotoring.co...4332#post384332

I went with the 16" wheels/tires because they are lighter and performs better than the 17" optional wheels/tires.

 

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Great color pick.