Highlights

Low mileage of under 50,000 miles
Only four keepers from new
Rare combination of Hyper Blue with Gravity Blue leather stitched orange
£8,290 dealer-fitted extras including JCW body kit, Works engine kit and CHILI pack
Always garaged by the seller
Large history file notified by seller
Serviced in August 2024 500 miles ago by MINI
Current MOT to June 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

After the R50, the R52 wasn’t a revolutionary step forward, but it was certainly better. A much-improved Getrag gearbox and improved structural bracing make these cars better to drive.

This early 2006 example adds a compelling specification to its appeal. The Hyper Blue metallic and Gravity Blue leather is a rare, stylish specification. It was chosen by the first keeper as part of over £8,000 of options, including the dealer-fit JCW package that transforms these agile go-karts. The extras are listed below.

In the intervening 20 years, this well-kept car has covered just 50,000 miles in the hands of four keepers. The current one bought it in 2023 and tells us that they have always garaged it and reserved it for fine weather use. The vendor describes the bodywork and interior as in very good condition, with only minor lacquer peeling in a couple of areas and light wear to the driver's bolster. The vendor describes it as a great-fun car that goes really well.

Sold with an advisory-free MOT valid until June 2027, this JCW Convertible is ready to enjoy.

The vendor says:

“Great fun car to drive; the JCW engine kit raises the power to 210 bhp, so it goes really well. Cherished for my 3 years with it, always garaged and used in the sun.”

Key Information

Mileage: 49,861 miles indicated (supported by extensive MOT certificate history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 7th June 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 1,598cc supercharged inline four-cylinder, six-speed manual, 210bhp with JCW Works engine kit
Paperwork: Detailed history file with extensive receipts, service invoices, many MOT certificates and original bill of sale, 1 key and an emergency key

£8,290 of dealer extras fitted including:

Hyper Blue paintwork
Gravity dark blue leather heated seats
CHILI pack
17" 5 star Bullet alloys
Xenon headlights & washers
Air conditioning
Multifunction leather steering wheel
Limited slip differential
Heated mirrors and washjets
White bonnet stripes
Chrome line interior
JCW body kit
Works engine kit
Wind deflector and storage case

The Detail

Well-presented low-mileage car in desirable Hyper Blue with optional white stripes
Vendor describes the bodywork as in very good condition
There are a couple of areas where the lacquer is slightly peeling, as shown
There is a small scuff on the rear bumper and drivers side
Extensive upgrades including CHILI pack and 17in five-spoke alloys
Alloy wheels in good order with light marks to note to rims as shown
Fitted with Dunlop tyres
No structural or other advisories on MOT
Black fabric roof in good working order
Rubber trim on the roof hood is cracking which the vendor says is a cheap and easy fix
Engine starts and runs correctly
Only routine servicing required during current ownership
One oil gasket renewal for a minor leak since purchase
Serviced in August 2024 at 49,356 miles by Douglas Park Stirling MINI
Gravity dark blue leather interior with orange stitching in good condition
Original CD player skips, but the radio works fine, we are told
Well specified as detailed above
Vendor describes the interior as in very good condition
Minor creasing and wear noted on the driver's upper bolster
Well specified, including wind break and storage case as detailed above

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