[{"id": 15009626, "authorName": "Latebidder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latebidder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely, well presented MC40. I own the Wheeler Dealer TV show car, #861. GLWTA, I will be watching closely.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721246097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15009897, "authorName": "BootsMonday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bootsmonday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice looking ride. I love the supercharged Mini... The interior of the MC40 always reminded me of Deadpool", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721246891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15010185, "authorName": "litquidity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/litquidity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great example of the MC40. Can you provide any information on the accident on file, and any leaks on the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721247922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15010745, "authorName": "Bobby7712 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobby7712/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry to say there were no records available on the accidents, CARFAX can be vague when it comes to body repairs. No leaks since I\u2019ve owned it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721249962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15010867, "authorName": "RandD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool. I was curious about the number 37 (a favorite number of mine) and Google showed me a picture of Paddy's car, with a big old 37 on the side! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721250386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15010997, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I acquired one of these right here on BaT and can attest for ear to ear grins.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721250809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15011680, "authorName": "Abngrunt275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abngrunt275/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Latebidder, watching yours as well :)~ I have been looking for one of these for a while now. Found one in MO a couple weeks ago, however, after the pre-purchase inspection, it was a total mess. This car has a nice appearance, however, if this car didn't have bad luck, it would have no luck at all...Stolen and Wrecked Twice. Not quite the collectable I'm looking for, however, last month I purchased a 2021 Paddy Hopkirk Edition, and he's looking for a little brother, will keep this on my watch list. GLWTA! Thank you for keeping the original parts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721254161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15012121, "authorName": "maw06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maw06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice MC40!! A true tribute car! True racing heritage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721259115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15012123, "authorName": "maw06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maw06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very pleased to see that the supercharger was replaced. They are not cheap!! \r\n\r\nJust keep up with changing that supercharger oil and this will last many, many years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721259130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15012957, "authorName": "drbill201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drbill201/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just for future reference, how did someone steal this? Just asking for a friend\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721267924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15013384, "authorName": "Ders", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ders/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by Ders", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721275192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15013539, "authorName": "Cone_assassin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cone_assassin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car does not have cruise control, it does have a great set of carbon steering wheel inserts though", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721280883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15017276, "authorName": "LuvBritCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luvbritcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The MC40 didn't come with JCW from the factory since the factory JCW option didn't arrive until mid-2005 model year. This MC40 has the dealer installed JCW Tuning Kit which fixes what I always thought of as the only major flaw in the factory spec MC40.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721326384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15019279, "authorName": "myles2go", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myles2go/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The MC40 is not a factory spec car at all. These are a MINI USA invention. They spec'd and ordered identical Cooper S models from the factory and at the port of entry added the MC40 details and number plaques.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721332889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15019599, "authorName": "JayDiesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydiesh/", "bidAmount": 4011, "content": "$4,011 bid placed by JayDiesh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721333907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15019803, "authorName": "Latebidder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latebidder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@myles2go., So you reckon they pulled 1,000 identical Red and white Mini Cooper S models off the boat in the port parking lot, removed all of the interior trim, including the dashboard and replaced them on the spot with the custom interior, carbon dash, MC40 trim, decals and MC40 labeled parts that they had to hand? Really? The factory was completely unaware their American dealers had collaborated behind their back to produce a limited edition Paddy Hopkirk 40th Anniversary model for the American market? I suppose the subsequent Paddy Hopkirk limited edition Mini models were dreamed up at local dealerships as well?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721334576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15020981, "authorName": "myles2go", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myles2go/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Latebidder Obviously there was cooperation, but the MC40 was invented by MINIUSA for the US market. They came to port as special order MCS's. At the port of entry they were trimmed as MC40's and delivered to dealerships.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721338545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15022134, "authorName": "LuvBritCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luvbritcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@myles2go So they could have installed the JCW Tuning Kit at the Port of Entry along with all the other special bits. After all, it was John Cooper who convinced Mini back in the early 60s that the Mini would make a good race or rally car, much to the consternation of Alex Issigonis. Cooper then prepared the Minis for the Monte Carlo event. So the MINI commemorating the win at Monte Carlo in 1964 should remember John Cooper's contribution as well as Paddy Hopkirk's.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721349904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15037533, "authorName": "Bobby7712 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobby7712/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those concerned about the accidents reported in 2016. Anyone who knows about body repair and paint work will understand that any inferior work done would be evident by now. I would be happy to post any pictures that you request.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721503110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15038906, "authorName": "Philipw162", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philipw162/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dealers installed the JCW kits on request. There should be a certificate that came with the vehicle that confirms that a full JCW kit is installed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721509701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15038915, "authorName": "Brad1610", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brad1610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So which car was/is quicker? This SC version or the newer version with the Turbo? Handling about the same between the two?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721509787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15039032, "authorName": "Bobby7712 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobby7712/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@philipw162", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721511352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15040182, "authorName": "zahltag007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zahltag007/", "bidAmount": 4111, "content": "$4,111 bid placed by zahltag007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721525497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15041673, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@myles2go and @LuvBritCars why the argument back and forth. \r\n@myles2go trying to belittle the MC40 as not a factory car because it was only meant for the US market is ludicrous. BMC, BL, Rover Mini and MINI have produced single-market limited editions for decades. There have been Mini LEs such as the Bluestar, Silver Bullet and Balmoral which were exclusive to the German market in the past; and there have been other LEs for other markets. As far as MINIUSA doing the final prep at the port, it is possible that they applied some stickers there but that doesn\u2019t diminish the MC40s as LEs. @Latebidder In 2004 I had my car built at the factory to my specs(color, interior, option, etc,) so it wouldn\u2019t be a stretch for MINIUSA to have ordered 1000 cars be built to their specs.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721571599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15046301, "authorName": "Abngrunt275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abngrunt275/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bobby7712 Did you mount the aftermarket rear spoiler? If so, do you have to drill additional holes in the roof? My intent with the car would be to return it to as close to original as possible. As another member mentioned the JCW Tuning Kit certificate, that would be very important to have. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721600398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15046497, "authorName": "Bobby7712 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobby7712/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@abngrunt275 The CARFAX notes that the JCW spoiler was installed by the dealer in 2006. There are no holes in the hatch, so I believe it is glued on. About the JCW certificate, rumor has it that not everyone received one, depending on the dealer. Sorry, I don\u2019t have the certificate, but it has all the parts that make it faster.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721603207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15047997, "authorName": "GNMOJO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnmojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May sound like a silly question, but how long have the magnetic 37 numbers been on the doors? Are there pictures with the numbers removed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721651069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15048980, "authorName": "USCooper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uscooper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So would this have an open differential?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721661962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15055493, "authorName": "13VT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13vt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LSD was not available until 2005", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721688561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15055749, "authorName": "Bobby7712 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobby7712/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gnmojo\nI keep them stored most of the time. I tried to upload the pictures but for some reason reason they won\u2019t.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721691066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15057276, "authorName": "Bobby7712 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobby7712/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gnmojo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721729341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15064307, "authorName": "dphebs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dphebs/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by dphebs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721770068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15064677, "authorName": "zahltag007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zahltag007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture 83 is that signs of water damage on the roof/lamp? \r\n\r\nDoes the theft/recovery affect any insurance or titles? I am assume the accident did not affect it for a different title.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721771627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15065211, "authorName": "Bobby7712 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobby7712/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zahltag007\nThere is no water damage anywhere inside the car, title is clear and the insurance is very reasonable", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721775218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15066376, "authorName": "Ders", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ders/", "bidAmount": 4525, "content": "$4,525 bid placed by Ders", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721786492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15066481, "authorName": "dphebs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dphebs/", "bidAmount": 4660, "content": "$4,660 bid placed by dphebs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721787885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15067987, "authorName": "teri4lance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teri4lance/", "bidAmount": 8601, "content": "$8,601 bid placed by teri4lance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721830255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15068303, "authorName": "a78911SC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a78911sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe it is just me, but when you see a bidder who has been around for 5 years now with no comments, bids or any other known existence on the BaT platform come in on the last day and nearly double the previous bid on a no reserve auction, it just makes you wonder...\n\n...why?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1721833037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15068977, "authorName": "Abngrunt275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abngrunt275/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a78911SC brother man hear ya...nope not just you, think you're on to something there...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721837691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15069102, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a78911SC\r\nIt does look weird. But maybe the bidder has no stomach for the last second stress and bid what he believes the car will get to anyway.\r\nLet's just say that he didn't bid at all.\r\nDo we think the bid price wouldn't get to $8,600 and change? I don't. It likely would have anyway.\r\nThat said: Could there be shenanigans? It's certainly possible.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721838467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15071759, "authorName": "litquidity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/litquidity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow didn't think the price will get this high given accident + stolen title given what past auctions have gone for here and on CnB", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721847086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15071788, "authorName": "Islander007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/islander007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to agree, With the cars history, and recent sales this is well above expectations.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721847183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15071913, "authorName": "Bobby7712 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobby7712/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You boys need some tinfoil hats.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721847683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15071978, "authorName": "dphebs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dphebs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought my bid was in the ballpark but my wife would probably kill me if I won!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721847955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15071992, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dphebs\r\nTurns out it was just in the parking lot of the ballpark!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721848017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15072175, "authorName": "Abngrunt275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abngrunt275/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dphebs the parking lot is closer than I would have gotten!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721848581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15072306, "authorName": "frappe33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frappe33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on your winning bid @seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721849044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15072323, "authorName": "zahltag007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zahltag007/", "bidAmount": 8737, "content": "$8,737 bid placed by zahltag007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721849100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15072364, "authorName": "teri4lance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teri4lance/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by teri4lance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721849250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15072372, "authorName": "zahltag007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zahltag007/", "bidAmount": 9037, "content": "$9,037 bid placed by zahltag007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721849266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15072383, "authorName": "teri4lance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teri4lance/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by teri4lance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721849295, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15072380, "authorName": "litquidity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/litquidity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "here we go!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721849338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15072425, "authorName": "zahltag007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zahltag007/", "bidAmount": 9737, "content": "$9,737 bid placed by zahltag007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721849397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15072456, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think @teri4lance had a good strategy: one giant bid to eliminate the punters and nuisance bidders.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721849502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15072462, "authorName": "zahltag007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zahltag007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/24/24 for $9,737 to zahltag007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721849518, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15072777, "authorName": "teri4lance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teri4lance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually we are at the Grand Canyon on our way home from MINI takes the states. I didn\u2019t think we would have internet access so I bid when I could. Nice car. Congrats to the new owner!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721850375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15072842, "authorName": "zahltag007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zahltag007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish you had different service :) Now dinner conversation is going to be a little off tonight. I have two sons they will each have an MC$0 now. (MC40)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721850543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15073457, "authorName": "checkered-JCW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/checkered-jcw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zahltag007 if you decide you hate the rear wing spoiler, I'd be happy to purchase it and take it off your hands :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721852248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15075568, "authorName": "Z07Vette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z07vette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hell of a purchase!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721862024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15075705, "authorName": "Jn24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jn24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the seller I never thought it would even come close to that price was thinking maybe 5k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721863530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15077452, "authorName": "Bobby7712 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobby7712/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jn24 \nGuess you\u2019re not as in tune to the market as you thought. Did posting that useless comment make you feel better?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721900760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15081399, "authorName": "Jn24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jn24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey Bobby7712 I didn\u2019t knock you I said congrats to you if you look at other minis sold on this site 1 with 2 crashes and stolen don\u2019t go that high if it was clean yes 100% stop being so sensitive!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721931008, "type": "comment"}]