Still the best looking version, and the most accurate to the original design. New ones are literally ordinary cars, nothing about them looks like a mini.
I have to agree! The R53 proportions are superb and it just seems as though the "improvements" that followed 2007 > only moved the design into the direction of "caricature".
Beautiful! I've had the same 2005 R50 since new. Had it all over North America - coast-to-coast in Canada, including several overnight blizzards when the only other vehicles on the road were snowplows (I was in the military and would do marathon drives to get home for the holidays), and now I live in Phoenix and can enjoy the car on roads like our 89A (Google Maps it). Sure, the R50's not as fast outright, but mine has all the upgrades and is still pretty fast (it feels as fast as my wife's 328i). I smile every time I drive it and I don't ever intend to part with it.
Great tour of a really sweet car. You obviously love it and it shows. I have a 2004 JCW and even though I can afford to buy just about any car even a supercar---that JCW makes me grin like a baboon---it's fast---it's fun----what more do you need really.
Hi Ross, I obtained that set through an eBay seller. If you search eBay door “MINI Cooper Custom Gauge Faces” you will find them. Look for item “112646054829”
the R50's and 53's look much nicer than the later cars, the proportions are perfect. The newer cars are like Salma Hayek with Cyrano de Bergerac's nose.
What about Powerflex bushings on the control arms? I just bought a 2006 S checkmate. Red chili. Adding the usual mods. I hear the new bushings make a big difference.
Hi John. This car does have poly bushings too. Replacing worn out bushings with new ones will always make an improvement. The main difference with poly is that they last longer.
@@unknownip6741 of course all cars can’t be other car a van is a van a suv is suv and a tractor is a tractor every car is designed to do specific job and a mini is designed to put a smile in your face every time you hit the gas pedal,,,,for construction is my hiaces job to think about 😅😅😅😅
Looks absolutely great, don't ever sell it again haha! Greetings from the Netherlands from a fellow R53 2006 owner > czcams.com/video/aJC8XYb1rPw/video.html
These Mini's are sooooo much nicer than the newer F series.
Still the best looking version, and the most accurate to the original design. New ones are literally ordinary cars, nothing about them looks like a mini.
I have to agree! The R53 proportions are superb and it just seems as though the "improvements" that followed 2007 > only moved the design into the direction of "caricature".
@@michaelp0819 Great description.
One of the best & clean looking Mini R53 I never saw !
Beautiful! I've had the same 2005 R50 since new. Had it all over North America - coast-to-coast in Canada, including several overnight blizzards when the only other vehicles on the road were snowplows (I was in the military and would do marathon drives to get home for the holidays), and now I live in Phoenix and can enjoy the car on roads like our 89A (Google Maps it). Sure, the R50's not as fast outright, but mine has all the upgrades and is still pretty fast (it feels as fast as my wife's 328i). I smile every time I drive it and I don't ever intend to part with it.
Incredibly clean, MINI! I'm in the market for all R53 right now. Hopefully I'll be able to find one that had been as loved as this one!
Super clean and the best colour.
Great tour of a really sweet car. You obviously love it and it shows. I have a 2004 JCW and even though I can afford to buy just about any car even a supercar---that JCW makes me grin like a baboon---it's fast---it's fun----what more do you need really.
She’s absolutely beautiful…. I pick up my JCW this week (hopefully).
I also am restoring one of these. Super fun all around!
wow its so cool how youve managed getting her back! very nice and very clean Mini rare to see OEM Kept mini. im a owner of 05 July built myself.
Domo arigato
Está maravilloso!!! Yo tengo un Cooper S R53 también, pero no está tan nuevo. Tu lo tienes precioso. Saludos desde Barcelona, Spain.
Gracias Pere!
bought 2006 MC S with pretty low mileage yesterday. I wanna do mods like yours, looks very clean
Beautiful mini.
Thank you! 🤗
Awesome oem+ modifications. 👌👌
Thanks ✌️ A few more mods planned to come this year.
Nice story !
Very clean
Very Nice !!!
Very nice build - I have the same OEM+ strategy for my R53. Do you have a link for the speedo gauges please? I couldn't find them on Google. Thanks
Hi Ross, I obtained that set through an eBay seller. If you search eBay door “MINI Cooper Custom Gauge Faces” you will find them. Look for item “112646054829”
the R50's and 53's look much nicer than the later cars, the proportions are perfect. The newer cars are like Salma Hayek with Cyrano de Bergerac's nose.
What about Powerflex bushings on the control arms? I just bought a 2006 S checkmate. Red chili. Adding the usual mods. I hear the new bushings make a big difference.
Hi John. This car does have poly bushings too. Replacing worn out bushings with new ones will always make an improvement. The main difference with poly is that they last longer.
Period correct 👌🏼
Clean Car!
Would you know where to get exact body kit for a Mini Cooper R53 perhaps?
Hi Filipe, this is the factory Aero Kit. It is no longer available. You can occasionally find them used.
Wow man what a gem. I will never sell my r53
R53 is the best
Did you have the bottom(between the tires) of the car painted
I hope you boxed all your original parts and put them away.
what size wheels and tires are on the car around minute 9:05 and manufacture?
Those are MINI style R99 wheels made by BBS. Available in silver, polished, and anthracite finishes.
but the jcw kit my man you need it!
Thanks, unfortunately the kits are no longer available. I’ve got another R53 which is a factory JCW :)
R112 JCW Wheels?
Good eye. Yes, those are the factory JCW R112 wheels in the video.
Did the black face gauges come stock?
Hi Jenny, those gauge faces are not stock. I added them. Works well with the rest of the interior.
@@MINIstryOfSpeed01 Thanks! It's a good look. I've never seen those advertised.
You can find them here: www.ebay.com/itm/112646054829. Just need to contact the seller and see which ones are still available
@@MINIstryOfSpeed01 Thank you!
I have The same 😍😍😍 in pepper white with navi just added a Rear view camera and phone mirroring love My car so much 😍😍😍😌😌
Not trying to be mean... but its a mini..its not a moving van
@@unknownip6741 of course all cars can’t be other car a van is a van a suv is suv and a tractor is a tractor every car is designed to do specific job and a mini is designed to put a smile in your face every time you hit the gas pedal,,,,for construction is my hiaces job to think about 😅😅😅😅
almost like my car, only my car have white rood + mirror + navi + a lot more mods
Looks absolutely great, don't ever sell it again haha! Greetings from the Netherlands from a fellow R53 2006 owner > czcams.com/video/aJC8XYb1rPw/video.html
Your R53 MINI looks/sounds great!
@@MINIstryOfSpeed01 Thanks a bunch!