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£10,005 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)

2006 Mini John Cooper Works GP Rare limited edition of BMW's hot hatch

United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 2006 Mini John Cooper Works GP is a rare, limited-edition hot hatch with 85,000 miles. It features tasteful JCW modifications and some cosmetic imperfections, making it a driver-focused car that can be enjoyed as is or improved with some cosmetic work.

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Condition 

6

The car has some lacquer peel on the front bumper, a few stone chips, and a small dink in the roof panel. The cabin is very tidy with only some gentle patina on the driver’s seat. Overall, it shows moderate wear but is still in good condition for its age and intended use.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WMWRE92000TF76325

Odometer:

85,000 miles

Reg Number:

GP06LAP

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The R53 MINI Cooper S JCW GP - commonly called the GP1 - was released in 2006 as a limited-production, high-performance farewell to the first generation of modern MINIs.

Based on the supercharged R53 Cooper S, it was hand-finished by Bertone in Italy and limited to 2,000 units worldwide, making it the rarest factory-produced MINI of its era.

MINI removed the rear seats, added unique aero components, lightweight 18-inch wheels, a rear strut brace, and a distinctive roof spoiler to reduce weight and improve handling.

The Eaton-supercharged 1.6-litre engine was tuned to produce 215 hp, making it the most powerful MINI ever at the time.

With its numbered production plaque, special ‘Thunder Blue’ paint, and track-focused setup, the R53 GP established the template for future GP models and remains a cult favourite among MINI enthusiasts.

We are delighted to offer this 2006 Mini Cooper S GP in Thunder Blue with black leather interior.

First registered in August 2006, this is #1109 of the...

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£10,005

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£46,896

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