This 2006 Mini Cooper S was first delivered to Baron Mini of Merriam, Kansas, equipped with the John Cooper Works Tuning Kit and finished in British Racing Green with a black roof over Panther Black leather. Powered by a supercharged 1.6-liter inline-four linked to a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential, the car rides on 17″ JCW Cross Spoke R112 wheels and features a panoramic sunroof, covered driving lights, and automatic climate control, as well as an M7 front strut tower brace, ST Suspensions rear sway bar, and an aftermarket exhaust system. Previously sold on BaT on BaT in October 2021, this R53 JCW Mini has 43k miles and is offered by the selling dealer, a BaT Local Partner, in Wisconsin with manufacturer’s literature, a window sticker, and a clean Arizona title
The car is finished in British Racing Green (895) with a black roof and mirror caps, and it features a JCW aerokit. Additional exterior details include xenon headlights, covered driving lights, a panoramic sunroof, and a Cravenspeed antenna. The Carfax report notes damage in a March 2020 entry, and the previous listing states the bumper covers and hood were refinished as a result, and a dent in the right rear quarter-panel was repaired in 2018. Imperfections are presented in the gallery below.
Silver-finished 17″ JCW Cross Spoke R112 wheels were mounted with Bridgestone Potenza AS tires in April 2023, at which point the front and rear shocks and struts were replaced. Stopping power is provided by a JCW Sport Brake Kit, and aftermarket modifications include an ST Suspensions 22mm rear sway bar and an M7 front strut tower brace.
The cabin is trimmed in Panther Black leather and features heated front seats, automatic climate control, navigation, and a CD stereo.
Instrumentation includes a column-mounted 8k-rpm tachometer and a central instrument cluster with a 150-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The digital odometer indicates 43k miles.
The supercharged 1.6-liter inline-four is fitted with the John Cooper Works tuning kit, which included re-mapped engine management software and an upgraded cylinder head, supercharger pulley, air intake, and fuel injectors when compared with the standard Cooper S. Additional equipment includes a Madness Motorworks air filter and power steering fan shield as well as an aftermarket exhaust system that was installed in December 2023. The selling dealer notes that the oil pan has been resealed.
Power is sent to the front wheels through a Getrag six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential.
The window sticker lists initial delivery to Baron Mini of Merriam, Kansas, along with standard equipment, options, and a total suggested retail price of $35,000.
The Carfax report shows the aforementioned damage.