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2006 Mini Hatchback Cooper S R53 For Sale

  • Left Hand Drive
  • 71,671 Kilometres
  • Manual, 6 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1600cc
  • 2006
  • Blue
  • Dealer
  • IT
    Italy

Description

MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works GP No. 424

First-generation MINI produced under the BMW group, the R53 represents one of the most iconic and sought-after versions of the brand.
This is a genuine John Cooper Works GP, a limited special edition produced in only 2, 000 numbered units, of which just 200 were destined for the Italian market.

Italian car, first registration 09/ 2006, *** about 71, 000 km.
Completely original example, accompanied by a full service book and copies of BMW invoices from the dealer.

Powered by *** the renowned 1. 6 petrol engine with a volumetric compressor, it develops 218 bhp.
Compared with a normal MINI JCW, the GP version stands out for a range of exclusive details that make it lighter, rarer and more oriented towards sporty driving.

Distinctive features of the GP version:
• weight reduction of around 50 kg
• 2-seat dry configuration
• enlarged intercooler
• dedicated engine mapping to 218 bhp (211 bhp on standard JCW)
• dedicated aero kit with specific bumpers, side skirts and a carbon fibre wing
• fully enclosed underbody
• dedicated graphics
• original numbering on the roof on the driver’s side and on the interior dash
• original GP Recaro seats present (kept in storage)
• original numbered car cover
• jacking pads included

The car has original MINI JCW OEM accessories installed, all out of production and now difficult to source, *** strong collectible value.

MINI JCW OEM accessories installed:
• Sparco JCW seats in two-tone alcantara
• carbon fibre and JCW alcantara gear knob
• carbon fibre and JCW alcantara handbrake lever
• JCW leather/ alcantara steering wheel
• additional JCW instrumentation (voltmeter + oil temperature)
• JCW Gear Speedshift (gear indicator)
• original MINI door-underlighting
• JCW strut brace
• JCW carbon rear grab handle

Value of installed accessories: €5, 600

Available and including all original components as well, including the GP Recaro seats.

Equipment and condition:
• complete service book
• all BMW invoices available
• latest service carried out at BMW
• road tax paid until 30/ 09/ 2026
• MOT valid until 30/ 09/ 2027
• ASI registered
• CRS noted on the logbook (road tax concessions already active)

Price:

Option A
Car fully equipped with all installed accessories + all original components included
€36, 000

Option B
Car delivered completely original, without installed accessories
€32, 000
A car for enthusiasts and collectors, hard to find in this condition, *** this documentation and especially in a numbered Italian edition.

Collection by appointment only.
No financing constraints.
We may consider trade-ins of interest to us.

Leave as soon as you have clear terms and instant bank transfer, delivery quickly.

Vehicle location

Via Prasecco 54, Pordenone (PN), Italy, 33170
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Country:
Italy
Reference number:
C2048401
Listed on:
14/04/2026
Year:
2006
Colour:
Blue
Seller type:
Dealer

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