Mini Cooper S Works GP, 2006
MINI Hatch II (R56)
MINI Hatch II (R56)•
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Chassis No.: WMWRE92080TF76220
Registration: OO56 WGP
1 of 444 UK cars, 39,000 miles
- Number 712
- Private WGP plate included
- One of 444 UK cars
The Mini needs little introduction; from the early days of the Mk. I and Mk. II through to the acquisition of Austin Rover by BMW and the advent of the newer, beefier, Mini. As is the way of things, quick versions were always popular. John Cooper Works (JCW), based in Hampshire, founded by Michael Cooper, son of John Cooper, produced tuning parts and accessories for the new Mini. The ultimate incarnation of the upgrades offered by JCW was an entire car commonly referred to as the GP. This used the supercharged Tritec engine.
It was a lightweight, quasi-race-prepared John Cooper Works model hand-finished by Bertone in Italy and offered as a limited production run of 2,000 cars during 2006 with only 444 ending up on UK soil. Supplied with Recaro front seats (nothing in the rear apart from a stiffening bar), it also boasted a recalibrated engine management system with intercooler to aid the turbo-charged engine post excellent times on the circuit. Advanced braking, advanced suspension geometry, free-flowing exhaust and a smooth underbody all helped. Even the throttle was a drive-by-wire item and, combined, with other driver aids, made for a formidable weapon.
Number 712, this car has covered only 39,000 miles and presents in fantastic condition which is testament to its enthusiast previous owners and how well they cared for it. The optional extras include a unique Thunder Blue body colour with silver roof and contrasting red mirror caps, numbered decals on the roof showing the car number which is also etched on the rearview mirrors. A unique Aero kit, carbon fibre rear wing, a wing spoiler and under body panelling for improved aerodynamics, unique 18″ lightweight wheels and unique anthracite speedometer and revolution counter dials are also part of the Works GP modifications. The ‘OO56 WGP’ private plate is also included with the car.
Supplied with V5C registration document and a MoT test certificate valid until April 2027 with no advisories, Works certification and a comprehensive service history found in the stamped service booklet with the last at 35,780 miles by renowned specialists at MW UK in Chichester who commented “it’s the best they have seen” and included a supercharger service. Supplied with the car are also the original rear lights encase a buyer wishes to return these to the original factory examples. The Works GP is one of the best handling hatchbacks money can buy and certainly a future classic. It would be hard to find another one, especially in such good condition. Consigned by Mathew Priddy
