2006 (56) MINI HATCHBACK 1.6 JCW 3dr GP

2006 MINI GP JCW 3 DOOR R53 HATCH SUPERCHARGED -2000 made Just in - This fabulous and rare Mini GP is finished in the exclusive Thunder Blue metallic special paint with pure silver roof, chilli red mirrors with black Recaro leather trim stitched in red. All Mini GPs were painted in this way. The car has had 3 previous keepers and has covered a genuine mileage of only 68,000 miles from new. This Mini is 1 of just 2000 "GP" Grand Prix examples produced of which only 444 were made for the UK in right hand drive and we are advised that now only 277 remain on the UK roads. Bertone in Italy assembled these GP's and the build number for this rare vehicle is 1647 as seen on the factory applied roof decal. The John Cooper Works power kit was added increasing the 1. 6 Supercharged engine to 215 bhp and 245Nm of torque. The 6-speed manual gearbox, updated larger intercooler and limited slip differential were also added and the weight was reduced by around 50kg. Features include: leather Recaro trim, heated seats, DSC traction control, power steering, e/windows, air conditioning, cruise control, 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel, dashboard plaque, rear strut tower bar, central locking, GP aero kit, carbon fibre GP rear spoiler, JCW exhaust, retuned chassis, lowered ride height by 10mm, stiffer springs and dampers, upgraded anti roll bar plus aluminium rear trailing links, JCW brakes, lightweight 18" JCW special GP alloys and Superguard paintwork protection. The vehicle has recently had alloy wheel diamond cut refurbishment, brake overhaul, service and new tyres. The history folder includes: Current V5 and MoT until 2022, gov.uk paperwork, DVLA documentation, private registration documentation, Mini service book, vehicle serviced at Pdi, 11,000, 21,000, 39,000, 44,000, 52000 and 65,000 miles by BMW and BMW specialists. Brake fluid change at 11,000 miles and 21,000 miles and coolant change at 21,000. Warranty book, service department book, receipts, radio book CD book, change of ownership paperwork, Superguard paperwork, Silver Mini original book pack holder and other folders. This is a highly collectable Mini as so few were made for the UK and even less on the roads. A super fast driver's car, a great addition to a car collection and a super potential investment. More photos to follow.