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2006 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 14, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$16,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $15,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2006
Make and model
MINI Mini hatch and Cooper
Generation
R50, R52 and R53 (2002 to 2006)
Version
Cooper S (R53)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WMWRE335X6TN25279
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 170 comparable sales, 32% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,526 to $11,326
Median$8,553
Sales behind it170Likely

From 170 sales of the Mini hatch and Cooper Cooper S (R53) (R50, R52 and R53 (2002 to 2006)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,526 and $11,326.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2006 Mini Cooper S JCW 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$19,000
25k-Mile 2006 Mini Cooper S 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$15,750
2006 Mini Cooper S 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2026$8,500
2006 Mini Cooper S JCWCars & Bids, Aug. 7, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 7, 2026$10,850
2006 Mini Cooper S 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 27, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 27, 2026$9,200
2006 Mini Cooper S 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 21, 2026$16,249
2006 Mini Cooper S JCW 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 14, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 14, 2026$33,333
2006 Mini Cooper S JCW 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 13, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 13, 2026$19,100