2005 MINI Cooper HRRCC (R50)

Lot Number: 145

2005 MINI Cooper HRRCC (R50)

A fabulous, British Racing Green, MINI Cooper that's been refurbished, rejuvenated, re-created and re-worked by HRRCC.

  • Sold for: £7,313

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 10th December, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    British Racing Green

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    NU05 RYJ

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    116533 Miles

SUMMARY

A fabulous, British Racing Green, MINI Cooper that's been refurbished, rejuvenated, re-created and re-worked by HRRCC.

DESCRIPTION

  • Number four of ten bespoke HRRCC (Howard Road & Race Car Company) R50s to be built
  • 16-week HRRCC full refurbishment program recently completed
  • Superbly finished in British Racing Green with the roof wrapped in Vengeance Red
  • Fully detailed engine bay with many new components and stainless-steel bolt upgrade
  • New parts include a Cat Back exhaust system, a 3-piece clutch, adjustable coil-overs and mounts, adjustable droplinks and colour-coded calipers with new discs and pads all round
  • Fully refurbished 17’’ Bullet alloy wheels in Aston Martin Anthracite fitted with new tyres
  • HRRCC signature touches include headrest emblems, handcrafted dial faces, sill cover inserts, HRRCC logo on the gear knob and brushed-alloy passenger footrest
  • Superbly presented cockpit with HRRCC Sports three-spoke steering wheel, half-leather Sports seats with fully reupholstered headlining and pillars in Anthracite Alcantara piped red and Cooper S brushed-alloy pedals
  • Very well presented and in outstanding condition throughout – winner of Best Modern Classic at the CCA CAR-B-Q in 2022

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
145
Make
MINI
Model
R50
Variant
Hatchback
Registration Number
NU05 RYJ
MOT Expiry
03/02/2023
Chassis Number
WMWRC32020TG60262
Engine Number
04777751AB C
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
British Racing Green

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.

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SEE IT IN ACTION

SCORE:

108 / 135

Exterior


Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

Chrome:

Trim:

Remarks

Superb exterior with 'Vengence Red' wrapped roof. Cooper S retro chrome fuel filler.

Interior


Door-Cards:

Carpets:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Remarks

HRRCC emblem in headrests, HRRCC handcrafted dial emblems on faces, HRRCC sill covers, HRRCC #4 engraved gearknob. HRRCC brushed alloy pedals. Reupholstered headlining and pillars in Alcantara with red piping. HRRCC detailed steering wheel.

Engine


Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Remarks

Fully detailed engine bay with many new components & S/S bolt upgrade

Transmission


Gears:

Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Remarks

New 3 piece clutch, new adjustable coilovers with new mounts.

Running Gear


Axles:

Chassis:

Suspension:

Bearings:

Brakes:

Wheels & Tyres:

Remarks

New disc's and pads all round. New adjustable drop links and colour coded brake calipers. 17'' refubished Bullet Alloys with new tyres.

Electrics


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Vehicle History

Remarks

Very well presented, in fantastic condition. 16 week HRRCC refubishment program completed spring 2022


About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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