JCW GP Archives - Page 16 of 17

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...

Jul 21, 08Dec 22, 23

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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...

May 1, 08Jan 15, 09

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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,...

Jan 15, 08Jan 15, 09

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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...

Jan 8, 08Jan 15, 09

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SCCA Classes the GP

Each month the SCCA issues a monthly newsletter, called the Fastrack, with rules updates that have been accepted.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Included in the March FastrackÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â was notice of theÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â acceptance of a petition to include the...

Feb 22, 07Jan 15, 09

JCW GP Reviews

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...

Jan 4, 07Jan 15, 09

JCW GP R53 MINI Cooper S Reviews

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...

Dec 18, 06Dec 22, 23

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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...

Dec 15, 06Jan 15, 09

JCW GP Podcast R53 MINI Cooper S Reviews

MF Podcast Review: JCW GP (part 3)

With temps up to a balmy 45Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â°F and the roads a little less salt encrusted, I take the GP through some some of my favorite area twisties. The only problem is the...

Dec 13, 06Jan 15, 09

JCW GP Podcast R53 MINI Cooper S Reviews

MF Podcast Review: JCW GP (Part 2)

With the LSD working overtime, I take the GP through some one of my favorite local five minute drives. It’s still cold and the tires are still not much better than solid...

Dec 9, 06Jan 15, 09