Congrats. Way found me a shift ****. I will keep an eye out for you.

 

Agreed! My MC40 does not have the plate, and I know for sure that they were not VIN specific (I researched this while trying to get the 40 years plaque). At the dealer (on RO's, etc), my MC40 shows as Red/Black.....however I have the window sticker with matching vin and MC40 package as well.

 

I know that some early cars did not have the shift ****, they came with the factory 6 speed style leather w/chrome.

 

Cone,

Post up pics of the MK1 GTI. I should never have sold mine, or the MKII. Nearly impossible to find now.

 

I like the fact that most MINI owners have had or still own a Volkswagen. My MC40 shares the garage with two of them, a 1990 Mk2 Jetta and a 2004 W8 Passat Variant.
for the Mk1.

 

The Mk1 is under construction at the moment. I will get a few shots up shortly.

 

Hey all! I'm a Motoring Advisor at MINI of Fairfield County and fellow MINI Motorer. I emailed my sources within MINI USA and they no longer have a record of VIN corresponding to number plate. If the car you find does not have one unfortunately there is no way to tell what number it is. The interior the MC40's have is unique to this model. In case you didn't know this all of the MC40's originally came with Space Grey Cloth seats. The leather was added at the port as the MC40's were a US market only offering not sold anywhere else in the world.

 

Hi, the previos owner of my MC40 made many different changes and one of them included removing the driving lights on the grill. I am looking to replace these and would like to find the original style/brand. Can anyone help me out?

Thanks,
Hayden

 

Shaggy! You're in luck. MINI Still sells the original driving lights as they are the exact same ones that they still sell for any R50, R52, or R53. The part number is 63 12 0 144 132.

 

Hey all. It's so funny actually that I am posting in the MC40 owners thread however I have been a 5 time MINI Motorer for over the last 7 years and I just had to help a friend I sold an MC40 to find replacement graphics for his car #107 of 1,000. Go to the MINI Motoring Graphics Gallery


http://www.minimotoringgraphics.com/gallery.php and you'll see them right there. You can order the set and they are very reasonable. They use only the highest quality 3M film so you can rest assured the quality is great.

 

HAHA I'm the 107 Sweet!

 

MC40 #689 here. Still bone stock all decals on and in tact still rockin the gold badge under the e-brake. Only Thing not on the car are door number 37 magnets. Have them safe indoors for show

 

Hey JrMC40 can you post a pic of the interior of your mini. I just bought one about two weeks ago. I have the number badge but I don't know where it goes (found it under the seat) and I don't have the gold badge and would like to see it

 

Hey mc40, when we bought it from the dealer it was stuck to the carpet in-between the mirror control and ebrake handle. So I imagine that is where it goes. The sticky solution has faded off now but I keep it there and it stays. I took pics of my interior today after detailing it but not of the center. I'll post pics for you tomorrow!

 

Hi guys new to the site. I am looking for a MC40 with the JCW engine kit installed. Does anybody know one for sale ?

 

#193 approaching 100k miles. photo when it happens. :D

 

That is where mine was too.

 

Has anyone had any experience in replacing the decals? After eight years in the southern sun they're all either completely or mostly faded. I asked the dealership last year how much they cost, and they said $100 for the sticker set and the guy they get to do decals would cost another $100-200. I've seen the decals somewhere else (forget where) for something like $60, but is there any value to going the OEM route?

 

Sure have, just did mine a couple months ago. I got them from www.cooperflags.com They fit perfectly and arrived about a week and a hlaf after i ordered them. Every dealership i called said they didn't carry them anymore, as in there is no more OEM decals available. Not sure what you found but i spent months trying to find them. They look great though.

Good luck!

 

#817 here 135,000 miles with new decals from 3m original wraps

 

After figuring it all out, I have #934. I bought the car only knowing it was a chili red mcs. I found the plaque in the glove compartment during my initial detail. Most of the mods were done by the previous owner. Here's what it looks like now...


-Hayden

 

looks great!

 

Nice ride Hayden! #934 looks great!

 

I'm afraid the time has come to let 336 go. I have had the car for almost 2 years and it has only done 1500 miles. I used to work in the field, and used the car when I was on break. I have since changed jobs and drive my truck as I hate putting miles on the MINI.

I hate to see it sit, but I also don't like driving it too much due to the miles. It sounds like I have some type of illness, eh?

Anyway, still in 2 minds as I type this.

What do you think it is worth? It is completely unmolested with all the right bits including the shift **** and door magnets. 85000 miles....

 

Shaggy11 - Looks good. Its becoming a rare site to see the MC40 anymore.

wiayeman - Do you have any pics?


Most parts for the MC40 are still availble:


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/ES64114_ES196103_ES196786_ES46463/


Monte Carlo Gear Shift **** 6 Speed MC40 Logo 25110391527




Monte Carlo MC40 Logo Front Rubber Factory Floor Mats Set 82550390430




MINI Monte Carlo Marque - 40 Years 82120390429




Monte Carlo MC40 Valve Stem Caps Set 36110391966





Some of the couple key items.

Thanks