BMW Mini John Cooper Works Rally car
John Cooper Works preparedMini Rally car.Built brand new by the Famous Mini man “John Cooper Works” to full rally spec for the World Cup rally in 2002 in which it won its class ! (re creation of the famous 1970’s rally) It started in England and took in a further 10 countries before finishing in AthensThe car was then sold to Basil Wales the manager of the BMC special tuning dept. and used as a road car, then sold onto Mini specialists “Coventry automotive” where further modifications were carried out to increase the cars performance . Another claim to fame for this car is that it was driven/demonstrated by the famous mini driver Rauno Aaltonen.Several photos & History of this car are featured in the “Haynes” New Mini book.(included with sale of car)Brief spec.Full John Cooper Works /SD FIA approved roll cage , lightweight Kevlar door skins have been carefully made and fitted to the original steel doors, The 1600cc engine now boasts a big valve head, ported and polished , Piper cam , Cooper S steel crank , Farndon steel rods , Motec ECU and Jenvy throttle bodies , competition exh manifold and system made to suit. Comes with a dyno sheet from Minisport showing 174bhp. A lower ratio 4.6 CWP and LSD have been fitted , 5 speed close ratio dog box (which drives like a road going gearbox when clutch is used) Adj. suspension alround , AP pro5000 four pot brake calipers & matching discs and bells. Strengthened suspension arms front and rear, strengthened X member, Poly bushed throughout, Large sump and tank guards , roof vent , bonnet mounted lamp pod , terratrip , Magnum lightweight seats & 6 point belts , elec plumbed in 360 extinguisher, various spare wheels 17″ for tarmac and 15″ for rough road/gravel use …. V5C, MSA logbook etc ..the list goes on .Basically this is a car which you can drive to the shops in or compete in …whether it be a stage rally or a track day this will do all. With the added bonus of its previous history ! Very sensibly priced
£8,995 May consider p/x