Well, I finally did it. I ordered a 2006 JCW GP. If you don’t know what this is, it’s the fastest, most exclusive MINI to ever come out of Oxford, England. I guess technically this particular MINI will have Italian heritage because it is to be built by The Bertone Group in Turin, Italy. Bertone is the same company that brought us the Lamborghini Countach LP500 in the early 70s (pictured below).
Maybe I’m crazy but the specs and the price of the GP MINI were too much for me to pass up. I am not, however guaranteed to get one of these because I’m currently sixth on a list at the dealer and it’s rumored that each dealer will get five or six. My fingers are crossed that at least six GPs come to Kansas City.
By the way, the GP stands for Grand Prix to reflect the rally racing heritage of the MINI. The full specifications can be viewed at MINIUSA.com.
My anticipation for this MINI could be exponentially greater than the last time I went through this in 2003. We shall see. I’m focusing on work which is overwhelming at the moment and, for now, that is a good thing.
Much more to come - especially in regards to the oft asked question, “Will you keep this one stock because of its rarity or dress it up and mod it out?” A devious grin is overtaking me as I type…
Posted by todd at April 12, 2006 04:13 PM | Trackback
CONGRATS!
Posted by: Mark Vogler on April 12, 2006 06:42 PMExcellent! Sorry about the sunroof—glad to hear you’re ok. Plus, no sunroof in the GP, so no worries there!
vin.
Posted by: vin. on April 12, 2006 06:58 PMI’m going to really enjoy the excitement of this GP special edition, and what people do with them - hoping of course that they don’t all get put away in storage …
Not that I expect you to do that, Todd!
Congrats Todd!
Just ordered my second MINI this weekend and the anticipation has already begun - enjoy the wait and good luck!
Posted by: Pedro on April 12, 2006 09:46 PMCongrats Todd!
I had a sneaky suspicion you were gonna try to nab a GP when I saw the price today on MF. Good luck man, I hope Baron gets 10! Any special graphics planned?
Posted by: Nathaniel Salzman on April 12, 2006 10:07 PMI am so jealous. I want one!!
Posted by: mdsbrain on April 13, 2006 07:30 AMYeehaw!
My dealer has asked me to come in and pay my deposit!
I am number 2 in the queue and my dealer is only getting 2 cars.
Just gotta work out how I am going to pay for it!
Posted by: Timmee on April 13, 2006 09:29 AMMINI In Black and I are proud of you. You knew you wanted it. We could hear it in your voice that you HAD to have it. But what about the RED Mirror caps? Keep them as a badge of honor? Silver roof… I guess it is time to change the name from “White Roof Radio” to “Contrasting Roof Radio”…
Posted by: Dean Cory on April 13, 2006 01:40 PMYalls crazee, yo.
Posted by: Proof on April 13, 2006 11:49 PMHi,
I’m from a production company and we’re looking to hire a mini painted with the union jack. We will pay good money to hire the vehicle, plus you’ll get it seen on national TV. If you or anyone you know can help, please contact me as soon as possible on 020 ********* or leave your details below. We need to find this car ASAP as we’re shooting next week.
Duncan
Posted by: Duncan on April 21, 2006 07:09 AM