Equipment

Thunder Blue metallic paintwork, Recaro sports seats in black Nappa leather, 18-inch alloy wheels, 6-speed manual transmission, Aerodynamic Package (including front apron, rear apron, side skirts, and underbody panelling), Carbon fibre rear spoiler, JCW sports suspension, Limited-slip differential, 16-inch front brake discs, Air conditioning, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Light Package, Multifunction sports leather steering wheel, Anthracite headlining, Onboard computer, Cruise control, Velour floor mats, Rear seat delete, Rear strut brace, Metallic silver roof, Red door mirror casings, Orange jacking blocks, No. 1897/2000.

Exterior

With only 25k miles under its belt this attractive GP1 presents in superb condition. Having just been treated to a full detail and machine polish the paintwork retains a great depth of shine, including the wheel arch trims and body kit which in this case are also finished in Thunder Blue metallic. Finer details such as the headlights and chrome elements are first-rate all round, and the 18-inch GP alloy wheels are completely unmarked following a full refurb to the highest standard by Lepsons.

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Interior

Opening the door you’re greeted by an excellent original R53 Mini interior, although being one of only 2,000 GPs ever produced there a few notable differences over a standard JCW Cooper S. In line with the low mileage the Recaro seats are very well presented and despite having such deep bolsters they hint at only light use. The leather remains feeling soft and supple with a nice matte sheen throughout. The dash and switchgear are also in fine order and the pleasingly the original Mini head unit is still in place. Everything works as it should including the AC, which has just been re-gassed.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The engine bay is very clean and original with no signs of any damage, modifications, or previous poor repair. Despite having driven only 25k miles the car has been serviced 9 times to date, most recently in June 2024. The supercharged 1.6-litre engine is as strong as ever, and the slick 6-speed manual ‘box still feels tight and precise.

History File

This lovely first-generation JCW GP was supplied new by Stirling BMW in September 2006. It’s number 1879 of only 2,000 bonafide GP1s ever built, and one of only 500 supplied new in the UK. The accompanying History File includes the following documents:

• Original Mini document wallet with all handbooks
• Original Mini service booklet with 9 stamps (entries below)
• Original John Cooper Works certificate of authenticity
• Clean HPI report

26/09/2006 – PDI
02/09/2009 at 6,087 miles
30/03/2011 at 10,446 miles
10/10/2012 at 13,376 miles
17/10/2013 at 17,562 miles
17/10/2014 at 20,138 miles
30/09/2015 at 21,901 miles
02/09/2016 at 23,815 miles
10/02/2021 at 25,245 miles
05/06/2024 at 25,308 miles

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