BaT Auction: 25k-Mile 2012 Mini Cooper S Inspired by Goodwood at No Reserve

This 2012 Mini Cooper S Inspired by Goodwood is one of 1,000 units produced for the model year in collaboration with Rolls-Royce. Features of the limited edition package include unique badging, a revised hood, a woven headliner, lambswool floor mats, walnut wood trim, Rolls-Royce-inspired gauges, and a leather-covered dashboard, center console, and doors. Equipment includes xenon headlamps, rear parking sensors, power-adjustable heated seats, automatic climate control, navigation, and Harman/Kardon audio. The car is finished in Diamond Black Metallic over Cornsilk leather and powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a six-speed automatic transaxle. It has been registered in Missouri since new and was acquired by the selling dealer in March 2021. This R56 Mini has 25k miles and is offered at no reserve with factory literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Missouri title.

The Mini Cooper S Inspired by Goodwood was available in two exterior colors, and this example is finished in the Rolls-Royce hue Diamond Black Metallic. Additional features of the limited edition package include a hood sourced from a Cooper D and unique fender badges. Exterior equipment consists of fog lights, adaptive xenon headlamps, a roof spoiler, and central dual-exhaust.

Factory 17″ alloy wheels wear Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires. A brake fluid flush was recently performed.

The cabin features seats upholstered in Cornsilk leather with matching door panels and carpet. The Inspired by Goodwood package added a woven headliner, leather-covered dashboard and center console, walnut wood trim, lambswool floor mats, and unique door sill plates. Equipment includes power-adjustable heated seats, automatic climate control, navigation, and Harman/Kardon audio.

Factory instrumentation features Rolls-Royce font and includes an 8k-rpm tachometer and a central speedometer with an integrated infotainment display. The digital odometer shows 25k miles, less than 20 of which were added by the selling dealer.

The turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four produced 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque when new. Recent work is said to have included an oil change and the installation of replacement filters and drive belts. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transaxle.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage and lists history in Missouri.

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