Comments on: The Full Story Behind the MC40 http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sky http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-294056 sky Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:21:45 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-294056 <p>on the MC 40's</p> <p>limited edition is the lower the number worth more money ? I own #30 and want to sell it. It has a new transmission and more with extended warrenties plus 2 years for all the new parts added recently by Universal Mini in ca. It has 51,000 miles and is in great shape. How do I find out it's worth ? Please RSVP as soon asap. THX Sky</p> on the MC 40′s

limited edition is the lower the number worth more money ? I own #30 and want to sell it. It has a new transmission and more with extended warrenties plus 2 years for all the new parts added recently by Universal Mini in ca. It has 51,000 miles and is in great shape. How do I find out it’s worth ? Please RSVP as soon asap. THX Sky

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » More John Cooper F1 Details Slip Out http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-258861 MotoringFile » Archive » More John Cooper F1 Details Slip Out Fri, 01 May 2009 11:24:15 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-258861 <p>[...] dash with the usual JCW chequer flag detailing. Each car will come with a plaque (similar to the MC40 edition sold in the US for 2004) indicating it’s place within the production. Like other UK based JCW cars, the F1 will come [...]</p> [...] dash with the usual JCW chequer flag detailing. Each car will come with a plaque (similar to the MC40 edition sold in the US for 2004) indicating it’s place within the production. Like other UK based JCW cars, the F1 will come [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » MF Exclusive: 50th Anniversary Edition MINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-250018 MotoringFile » Archive » MF Exclusive: 50th Anniversary Edition MINI Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:31:21 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-250018 <p>[...] also worth noting that these cars will likely differ from the MC40 special edition that came out in 2004 in that they will be better equipped with less of a stripped down performance idea behind [...]</p> [...] also worth noting that these cars will likely differ from the MC40 special edition that came out in 2004 in that they will be better equipped with less of a stripped down performance idea behind [...]

]]> By: wilfredo escobar http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-161824 wilfredo escobar Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:45:38 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-161824 <p>How do i known if my mini is a MC 40 Special edition. since it has everything but the Individually numbered commemorative plate with Paddy Hopkirk Signature.how can i find out (vin # maybe?)</p> How do i known if my mini is a MC 40 Special edition. since it has everything but the Individually numbered commemorative plate with Paddy Hopkirk Signature.how can i find out (vin # maybe?)

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4554 Gabe Thu, 11 Nov 2004 04:51:29 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4554 <p>Mo - the plate was easily removed and very likely taken. However there is some news on the shift knob: <a href="http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/16/the_mc40_gets_a_little_more_special">The MC40 Gets More Special</a>.</p> <p>Hope that helps.</p> Mo – the plate was easily removed and very likely taken. However there is some news on the shift knob: The MC40 Gets More Special.

Hope that helps.

]]> By: Mo Khazaal http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4553 Mo Khazaal Thu, 11 Nov 2004 04:44:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4553 <p>Just a question. I am looking at purchasing abrand new MC40. It is from a very big and reputable MINI dealer. It has everything an MC40 has except it is missing the numbered plate (they think it was stolen) and the gear shift knob is not the commemerative one. Dealer says the first ones produced had a normal knob. Is this true and should I be concerned? They say the plate will be replaced.</p> Just a question. I am looking at purchasing abrand new MC40. It is from a very big and reputable MINI dealer. It has everything an MC40 has except it is missing the numbered plate (they think it was stolen) and the gear shift knob is not the commemerative one. Dealer says the first ones produced had a normal knob. Is this true and should I be concerned? They say the plate will be replaced.

]]> By: gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4552 gabe Mon, 16 Feb 2004 19:51:00 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4552 <p>Actually the base price as of 1.1.04 (including destination) should be 20,849.</p> Actually the base price as of 1.1.04 (including destination) should be 20,849.

]]> By: Iain http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4551 Iain Mon, 16 Feb 2004 19:31:34 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4551 <p>Just got the pricing for the MC40 from a dealer:</p> <p>The breakdown is as follows:</p> <p>Base price $19,899.00</p> <p>ZMC Package 7,000.00</p> <p>Dest. & Handling 550.00</p> <p><pre><code> $27,449.00 </code></pre></p> <p>The ZMC Package consists of the following:</p> <p>-Dynamic Stability Control<br /> -Xenon Headlamps with power washer jets -Front Fog Lights -Rear Fog Lights -3 Sport steering wheel<br /> -Chrome exterior with chrome mirrors -On-board computer<br /> -Rallye Monte Carlo Decals (front & side) -Driving Lamps -Carbon Fiber Dash -Matte Chrome Shift Knob<br /> -Magnetic #37 Door Panels -Red/black Leather interior<br /> -Auxiliary Gauges -GB Badge Rear<br /> -2 piece 17" R90 Anthracite wheels -Individually numbered commemorative place with Paddy Hopkirk Signature</p> Just got the pricing for the MC40 from a dealer:

The breakdown is as follows:

Base price $19,899.00

ZMC Package 7,000.00

Dest. & Handling 550.00

                    $27,449.00

The ZMC Package consists of the following:

-Dynamic Stability Control
-Xenon Headlamps with power washer jets -Front Fog Lights -Rear Fog Lights -3 Sport steering wheel
-Chrome exterior with chrome mirrors -On-board computer
-Rallye Monte Carlo Decals (front & side) -Driving Lamps -Carbon Fiber Dash -Matte Chrome Shift Knob
-Magnetic #37 Door Panels -Red/black Leather interior
-Auxiliary Gauges -GB Badge Rear
-2 piece 17″ R90 Anthracite wheels -Individually numbered commemorative place with Paddy Hopkirk Signature

]]> By: Casey swenson http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4550 Casey swenson Wed, 11 Feb 2004 17:32:12 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4550 <p>Gabe - "MINIUSA's reasoning for keeping it all stock - it was a stock MINI that won the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally so this should be fully stock as well :)"</p> <p>Then why fancy wheels, luxury leather seats, carbon fiber dash, etc? Those are not stock or were used in the original....</p> Gabe – “MINIUSA's reasoning for keeping it all stock – it was a stock MINI that won the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally so this should be fully stock as well :)”

Then why fancy wheels, luxury leather seats, carbon fiber dash, etc? Those are not stock or were used in the original….

]]> By: peter http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4549 peter Sat, 07 Feb 2004 19:11:40 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4549 <p>Awesome article and superb pics, Gabe ----- thanks ! I would really like to get one of these so special edition MINIs!</p> Awesome article and superb pics, Gabe —– thanks ! I would really like to get one of these so special edition MINIs!

]]> By: Maxwell H. http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4548 Maxwell H. Sat, 07 Feb 2004 05:24:41 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4548 <p>I don't know...I still don't think they'd have much of a problem selling 1,000 units if you tacked on an additional $5-6K for the JCW kit--especially if it were factory. </p> <p>That would put a JCW into a "normal" SCCA class, right?!</p> I don't know…I still don't think they'd have much of a problem selling 1,000 units if you tacked on an additional $5-6K for the JCW kit–especially if it were factory.

That would put a JCW into a “normal” SCCA class, right?!

]]> By: Ian Cull http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4547 Ian Cull Sat, 07 Feb 2004 01:31:05 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4547 <p>I think we need to remember that a typical "car collector" that might buy this limited edition MINI is less of a MINI enthusiast than we are. MINI USA probably (correctly) thought that adding $5K engine upgrade would make 1000 units more difficult to sell. As it is, anyone can add the JCW package if they wish.</p> I think we need to remember that a typical “car collector” that might buy this limited edition MINI is less of a MINI enthusiast than we are. MINI USA probably (correctly) thought that adding $5K engine upgrade would make 1000 units more difficult to sell. As it is, anyone can add the JCW package if they wish.

]]> By: Shawnster http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4546 Shawnster Sat, 07 Feb 2004 00:12:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4546 <p>Ahh... The dash sure does look cool. I will have to find an MC40 when it comes out and steal the dash out of it then.</p> <p>Shawn</p> Ahh… The dash sure does look cool. I will have to find an MC40 when it comes out and steal the dash out of it then.

Shawn

]]> By: flyboy66 http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4545 flyboy66 Fri, 06 Feb 2004 23:39:15 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4545 <p>oops..cant even spell..that is JCW kit</p> oops..cant even spell..that is JCW kit

]]> By: flyboy66 http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4544 flyboy66 Fri, 06 Feb 2004 23:38:10 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4544 <p>solution: add JWC kit to the car</p> solution: add JWC kit to the car

]]> By: gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4543 gabe Fri, 06 Feb 2004 23:29:16 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4543 <p>They aren't badges - they are actually inlayed into the carbon fiber.</p> They aren't badges – they are actually inlayed into the carbon fiber.

]]> By: Shawnster http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4542 Shawnster Fri, 06 Feb 2004 23:23:20 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4542 <p>I don't think it should sport the JCW badges on the dash unless its packing a JCW kit under the hood. I want those badges for my REAL JCW though. Anyone know if I could order those dash badges ??? </p> <p>Letzmotor@aol.com</p> I don't think it should sport the JCW badges on the dash unless its packing a JCW kit under the hood. I want those badges for my REAL JCW though. Anyone know if I could order those dash badges ???

Letzmotor@aol.com

]]> By: Matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4541 Matt Fri, 06 Feb 2004 15:51:41 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4541 <p>it does have rear-fogs. the example at the Chicago show is a prototype. the production models will have the rear-fogs. you didn't think they'd have a customer car available at a public auto show, did you?</p> it does have rear-fogs. the example at the Chicago show is a prototype. the production models will have the rear-fogs. you didn't think they'd have a customer car available at a public auto show, did you?

]]> By: Matt Dolch http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4540 Matt Dolch Fri, 06 Feb 2004 14:24:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4540 <p>I dig the styling and kit, BUT two disappointments- to be proper British, it should have rear-fogs. Also, why no MFSW??? That would seem to me a no-brainer. Otherwise, righto!!!</p> <p>-Matt</p> I dig the styling and kit, BUT two disappointments- to be proper British, it should have rear-fogs. Also, why no MFSW??? That would seem to me a no-brainer. Otherwise, righto!!!

-Matt

]]> By: Josh http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/05/the_full_story_behind_the_mc40/comment-page-1/#comment-4539 Josh Fri, 06 Feb 2004 05:34:17 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/05/#comment-4539 <p>Kind of a disappointment that they did forgo all of the JCW parts. Add the JCW kit and sport seats, then wow! I know if I were to get the MC40, I would definitely add the JCW package, but I just don't have the cash to get one for myself.</p> <p>Also, I was thinking the roof mounted rally lights might have been an aerodynamics problem. It works on pickup trucks, but the Mini doesn't have a 5L V8.</p> <p>I can feel the difference with 2 bikes on the roof and it becomes much louder.</p> Kind of a disappointment that they did forgo all of the JCW parts. Add the JCW kit and sport seats, then wow! I know if I were to get the MC40, I would definitely add the JCW package, but I just don't have the cash to get one for myself.

Also, I was thinking the roof mounted rally lights might have been an aerodynamics problem. It works on pickup trucks, but the Mini doesn't have a 5L V8.

I can feel the difference with 2 bikes on the roof and it becomes much louder.

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