Really tough to find out. I know the MC40 package wasn't installed at the factory so it may not show up in a VIN lookup. Anybody here have any suggestions?

 

I think the solution is to look up the vin info and find out where it was originally sold. The dealership should have the info on file.

 

Congrats on getting a great car. I have not been able to determine any association between VIN and Plate number.

 

This worked for me. Contact the dealer where your car was imported to here in the US.

 

I believe the MC40 package was installed before they hit the dealership but after they came off the boat. They just grabbed CR/W R53's and swapped the stock seats and such for the MC40 bits. No MC40 officially came with a JCW package. That was added at the dealership after it was delivered.

 

The MC40 will be featured on Wheeler Dealers this Wednesday on the Velocity Channel .

 

Hello MC40 owners! Just wanted to post in here as we have just dismantled an MC40, car number 714. Did not have any of the exterior decals or the shift **** but it does have the number plate and the floor mats. The JCW dash is already sold. I have attached some pictures of the car in case anyone needs any MC40 parts. Let us know how we can help!

 

Too bad to see another one bite the dust. On the bright side, offers some NLA replacement parts, and narrows the field for the remaining MC40s.

How many miles were on it? Is the suspension any good?

 

100,070 miles, suspension not so great.

 

how is the driver seat mine is torn up

 

Here are all the MC40 parts we have left. Numbered plaque is already sold.

Front seats: https://www.allmagautoparts.com/prod...r-mc40-r50-r53
The front seats had damage to the frame, so we separated the bottoms and backs from the seats as you can see in the pictures.

Rear seats: https://www.allmagautoparts.com/prod...ts-105-r50-r53

Floor mats: https://www.allmagautoparts.com/prod...et-106-r50-r53

 

 

#22 here, for some reason mine doesn't have the anthracite R90's it has just the silver ones unfortunately. When I get them redone I will go with the anthracite centers.

 

I have number 12. 2nd owner. 68,000 miles.

 

Picked up some Iron-on transfers of the MC40 from Brazil. Making a couple of T-Shirts soon.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Mini-C...p=mtr#viTabs_1

#72 is up for sale. Factory JCW kit, looks to be in great condition. I kinda want to bid on it and sell #22 to get that full JCW. Or maybe just keep both

 

depending on mileage I'd consider #22 if you sell

 

FYI number 263 listed on Craigslist SF Bay Area.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto...597334289.html

 

#263 for sale in SF Bay area... I'd gladly sell my R56... fly out and drive it back here

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto...597334289.html

 

Great minds! If only my wife would let me have a manual again :( someday...

 

Haha we can collect all the MC40s here to Ohio! Unfortunately, 22 is already up to 160k! But hey I bought it to drive it, not to keep it in the garage as much as I hate to see that odo keep moving up.

 

No worries... I'd love to get another. Since I sold 807 a few months ago I've been going crazy driving the auto R56S. It's just not the same!

 

Hey guys. I'm new to the forum and especially to this thread.
I am a new owner of the #263 that you guys mentioned just above.
It's got around 52,xxx miles on it, and the previous owner who happens to be a BMW mechanic did some gentle modifications to it.
Will post more detail photos if anyone's interested after giving my mc40 a wash.

 

Congrats! I was giving this a serious look. I would have flown to SF and driven her back if the wife would have ok'd it! Enjoy her! You got a good one!