Overview
- MINI completed a hand-built John Cooper Works Convertible at Plant Oxford for a longtime U.S. enthusiast, and the car is now sailing to its owner.
- The exterior features a hand-sprayed diagonal two-tone in Midnight Black and a custom metallic green, with a soft top that carries a subtle Union Jack.
- Inside, Plant Oxford prototyped and fitted more than 50 green details by hand, including stitching, painted belt covers, a green-trimmed Harman Kardon speaker surround, custom armrest overlays, floor mats, and instrument cluster markers.
- A “MINI.01” badge set marks the car as a one-off, and leaders at MINI USA and Plant Oxford praised the project as a showcase of the factory’s craftsmanship.
- MINI says it will expand special editions and in-factory personalization, while reports indicate the JCW powertrain likely remains stock with no confirmed mechanical changes.