Good luck, thats pretty sweet!

That’s a Bat car!

Looks like a really nice example! Keeping an eye on this thread!

Thanks for the positive comments guys!

Mr. Meister, might you take some time to describe any history on the car that you know of, regarding the "MINI specialist" you bought it from a few years ago? Was it always a NJ car? Any evidence of a non-garaged life? When you said you replaced the tires, you also said you installed the wheels as well? But they certainly look like correct OEM GP1 wheels, so I'm curious on that statement.

In short, I would be looking for a highly original GP1 with near perfect cosmetics when it comes to original paint and bodywork (and GP1 specific interior bits)... I have no issues with *anything* being problematic on the mechanical side, as I enjoy those type of repairs/refreshing myself (although you've done some of that already!). It's the rare GP1 parts and paint that I most concerned with being in the best reasonable condition for 20 years and 33K miles.

Aside from the M7 tower braces, are there any other modifications on this one? I see also that somebody painted the fender arches, which I normally don't like, but this works *extremely* well here! Almost as if Bertone did it themselves! Regardless, that should be changeable back to stock with standard black arches (which I have already).

I appreciate your time, and thank you for posting the car here on NAM!

Chamberlin1, Thank you for your interest and questions regarding the GP. I had previously owned 2 JCW Minis (2009 and 2013) and was looking for a GP1. I purchased the car from Crooked River Garage in Akron, OH. in 2022. The GP was originally a Cali car and moved through several states before my purchase. I believe the car was offered on BaT about 10 years ago. The car has been garaged and covered during my ownership.

Yes, I purchased 4 new OEM wheels and center caps from ECS (receipt available). Wheels were mounted and balanced on Yokohama Advan V701 summer tires in August 2022. The original rims will come with the car.

The paint presents well for its age. There are the usual rock chips noted on the front bumper cover and leading edge of the hood. There are a couple of minor dings near the upper right rear quarter panel. A new OEM front spoiler will come with the car. Interior wise, a previous owner added LED bulbs, although the rear hatch light is missing. Along with the pictured Mini rubber floor mats, I also have a set of rare checkered front floor mats.

Aside from the M7 front strut tower supports, I added an OEM Mini sport antenna and rear fog light. A previous owner added a Hotchkiss adjustable rear sway bar, which I retained. I agree, that the body-colored paint on the wheel arches and lower aero cladding looks great.

Please let me know if you have any further questions or requests.

Appreciate the detailed response Meister- Buying 4 new wheels was a great investment for the car (assuming the originals were curbed etc.). Very nice to include the original wheels too (in case you wanted to take it on a road trip vs. Cars N Coffee). I saw the checkered JCW floor mats in the pictures from a few years ago... very cool and highly desirable!

I'm familiar with Crooked River, they wanted to buy my factory JCW Checkmate a while back (so they could resell it!). I am in the process of restoring that car this year, but can't stop thinking about getting a GP1, after seven other R53 examples over the years (three in the stable currently).

I'll keep an eye on this one and let you know if any other questions come up. I'm in the process of listing one of my other JCWs within the week, so that's my first step to GP-land. Cheers!

Wow :-)

My 2006 Mini GP1 is scheduled to go live on Pcarmarket.com in 24 hours. Head there for bidding if you are interested.

That's a new auction site for me. You didn't think you would get a higher price on BAT?

Likewise, hadn't seen that auction site -- primarily but not exclusively P-cars..

Free bump with link, which is now live: Pcarmarket: 33k-Mile 2006 Mini Cooper S JCW GP

I had listed another vehicle several years ago on the site, with good results. The listing team is very supportive and the site is user friendly.

thanks for the free bump!

Considering the recent "feeding frenzy" for GP1's, it would seem that the OP's original price would've been something of a bargain. We'll see in about 6 days.