MINI’s Next Two Seater Under Development
About six months ago we published a scoop about an internal test JCW going down the Oxford assembly line that had no rear seats and several sound-system components missing. At the time...
MF Exclusive: JCW GP to Return?
We’ve heard rumors to the effect that MINI was secretly planning a special version of the JCW coupe for late in the R56’s model run but nothing had been substantiated until very...
A Look Back a the Origins of the Modern John Cooper Works brand and the First JCW MINIs
The Cooper name originates from John Cooper, an engineering legend linked to the golden age of British motor racing throughout the 1960’s. With the introduction of new MINI in 2001, the Cooper...
New York Times on the GP’s Value
We first heard earlier this year on MF that the GP values may be on the way up. While we have yet to see hard evidence of that first hand, prices seem...
Ask MF: JCW GP or R56 w/JCW Engine Kit
It’s “Ask MF Week” here at MotoringFile. We’re clearing out some of the better questions we’ve gotten recently from the queue and bringing them to you every day this week. First up,...
JCW GP Officially Going Up In Value
The latest N.A.D.A Classic, Collectible, and Special Interest Auto Appraisal Guide shows something GP owners have been waiting (and likely hoping) to hear – the 2006 JCW GP is now appreciating in...
SCCA Classes the GP
Each month the SCCA issues a monthly newsletter, called the Fastrack, with rules updates that have been accepted. Included in the March Fastrack was notice of the acceptance of a petition to include the...
The BMW 335i, 328iX, 328i vs The JCW GP
A few weeks ago the stars aligned and I was able to get behind the wheel of several cars that may be of interest to a few MF readers. Not only did...
MotoringFile Review: 2006 JCW GP
The MINI JCW GP is the ultimate expression of factory performance for the first generation MINI. It’s a car that eschews most of the typical compromises to focus on performance both at...
MF Video Friday: JCW GP
While I work on polishing up my full JCW GP review for Monday, we thought this video might tide a few GP fans over until then. Thanks to all those who sent...