Description
Very Rare R50 Mini Cooper with Genuine John Cooper Garages JCW ‘C’ Tuning Kit
A rare opportunity to purchase an early R50 Mini Cooper fitted with an authentic John Cooper Garages JCW tuning kit, complete with its original ‘JCW/ C’ numbered engine plate. These early “C”‑series conversions were carried out by John Cooper Garages before BMW acquired the JCW brand, and are widely regarded as the beginning of the modern JCW tuning programme.
This example is an early conversion, identified by its JCW/ C plate, and represents a significant piece of early‑2000s Mini and JCW history.
Specification
2002 Mini Cooper R50
Genuine John Cooper Garages JCW ‘C’ conversion
JCW/ C numbered engine plate confirming early JCG provenance
Indi Blue exterior
Cordoba Beige leather interior
Factory Aero Kit
17” alloy wheels
Air conditioning
Leather seats
Approx. 151, 500 miles
MOT valid until May 2027
Recently serviced
Recent headlining replacement
Book pack & partial service history
Personalised number plate
From a private collection of early and rare Minis
Condition
Mechanically well maintained with a recent service. The interior presents well, benefitting from a new headlining. As expected for its age and mileage, there are some age‑related marks, and the front & rear bumper would benefit from a respray to be perfect.
Why This Car Matters
Early JCW “C” conversions are genuinely scarce and represent the first chapter of the modern JCW performance lineage. Cars converted by John Cooper Garages before the brand’s integration into BMW are increasingly sought after by collectors and Mini enthusiasts.
Reason for Sale
Part of a private collection; selling due to lack of use and a potential new car arriving.
Price: £3, 999
