Highlights

Sought-after 218bhp Cooper S Works GP1
One of less than 500 sold in UK
Well presented and largely factory standard car
Dry stored within a private collection
MOT valid until June 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The GP1 is a MINI, but not as we know it. It set the template for later versions, focusing on a lighter, faster, track-ready approach that arguably makes it the ultimate road-going R53. Just 2,000 were made available worldwide, with only around 500 allocated to the UK, all painted in distinctive Thunder Blue with a Pure Silver roof and Chilli Red mirrors.

The changes over the standard Cooper S are extensive. Power rises from 168bhp to 218bhp, helped by a large intercooler; the brakes are bigger, there’s a functional carbon Aero wing, reduced sound deadening, a roll cage in place of a rear seat, an LSD and JCW suspension.

This example, number 1,524 of the 2,000-unit run, is a nicely presented car which has been dry-stored in a private collection and comes with what the vendor describes as a full Mini/BMW service history. The vendor states that the car is in good overall condition and reports that it runs and drives very well.

With an advisory-free MOT valid until June 2027, this GP1 offers an opportunity to own one of MINI's most celebrated limited editions, with strong provenance.

The vendor says:

“An unbeatable drivers car, future classic and one of the best investment cars available on the market today.”

Key Information

Mileage: 111,900 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: Valid until 15th June 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 1,598cc inline four-cylinder, six-speed manual
Paperwork: The vendor describes the service history as full, with Mini/BMW records

The Detail

Factory Thunder Blue metallic with Pure Silver roof and Chilli red mirrors
Paintwork presents well with a few minor chips and light marks to note in photos
Factory standard body kit including functional rear carbon Aero wing
Well kept GP1 four spoke double spoke 18in alloys
Some light kerbing to some rims as shown in photos but not significant
Fitted with quality Pirelli tyres
No structural or other advisories on MOT
Black Recaro leather interior with red stitching in very good order as shown

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