Mini - Cooper S Cabriolet - NO RESERVE - 2005
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€ 3,600
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Selected by Franco Vigorito
Seasoned classic car expert with COO experience at Ferrari Hill Climb Racing Team.
Estimate € 7,000 - € 8,000
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A 2005 Mini Cooper S Cabriolet with a 1.6 liter supercharged engine and six speed manual gearbox, offering driving excitement and a solid service history for bidding appeal.
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Description from the seller
Beautiful and well-driving Mini Cooper S, from the 2005 model year, with the original 1.6-liter 16V engine with supercharger (hence Cooper S), 125 kW (=170 hp), and paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
The Mini Cooper S R53 generation is one of the most reliable Mini generations from the BMW era, with a 1.6-liter engine paired with a volumetric compressor (the Supercharger), ensuring reliability and consistent performance. The 2004-2007 generation benefited from very useful developments, including a new Getrag transmission with better gear spacing, a more reliable steering rack (adding a steering fan), and the addition of the glove compartment. Starts, drives, shifts, and brakes well, as good as new.
documents
It has a valid APK until December 23, 2025. The car was imported to the Netherlands in 2010 from Germany, where it was originally delivered, and therefore has a valid Dutch registration. The car can be delivered (for an additional fee of 50 euros) with EU Export documents, making it easier for a potential foreign new owner to register the car in their country.
Bodywork
This Cabriolet Cooper S has a beautiful, original metallic blue color, which Mini aptly calls Hyper Blue, see photo. In terms of rust, this car is above average in condition, with hardly any rust on the well-known Mini spots (nothing on the tailgate, minimal around the right rear light). Very minor signs of use are present, see photos. The underside is also very neat, truly a well-maintained car.
Technical:
The 18-inch original Mini wheels are, of course, quite eye-catching. The Mini has been well maintained, with new and older service stamps present in the service books; the latest invoice is from December 2024. Therefore, a maintenance check is recommended, which is of course advisable for any used car, and the air conditioning can also be inspected. It steers as well as the best, making it a delightful car to drive. The car starts immediately, accelerates well, shifts, steers, and brakes perfectly.
Interior
The car is equipped with a full-leather interior, a leather sports steering wheel with radio controls, and an original Mini cruise control, air conditioning, electric windows front and rear, and a radio. The electric roof and windows work perfectly. Standard xenon lights and stunning alloy wheels are included; however, the fuel gauge sometimes malfunctions. The original radio with CD, based on a Harman Kardon sound system, is installed and functions well. An excellent option chosen at the time is the Chrono instrument cluster, with an extensive onboard computer and additional gauges for oil pressure and temperature, which truly completes this beautiful Mini.
Transport:
The car is located in Hengevelde, Netherlands, and can naturally be picked up here. The car can be delivered within the Netherlands for an additional 150 euros (excluding the Wadden Islands).
For the foreign bidders:
Delivery/Transport
The seller can have the car delivered relatively inexpensively across the entire EU by a professional carrier.
Beautiful and well-driving Mini Cooper S, from the 2005 model year, with the original 1.6-liter 16V engine with supercharger (hence Cooper S), 125 kW (=170 hp), and paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
The Mini Cooper S R53 generation is one of the most reliable Mini generations from the BMW era, with a 1.6-liter engine paired with a volumetric compressor (the Supercharger), ensuring reliability and consistent performance. The 2004-2007 generation benefited from very useful developments, including a new Getrag transmission with better gear spacing, a more reliable steering rack (adding a steering fan), and the addition of the glove compartment. Starts, drives, shifts, and brakes well, as good as new.
documents
It has a valid APK until December 23, 2025. The car was imported to the Netherlands in 2010 from Germany, where it was originally delivered, and therefore has a valid Dutch registration. The car can be delivered (for an additional fee of 50 euros) with EU Export documents, making it easier for a potential foreign new owner to register the car in their country.
Bodywork
This Cabriolet Cooper S has a beautiful, original metallic blue color, which Mini aptly calls Hyper Blue, see photo. In terms of rust, this car is above average in condition, with hardly any rust on the well-known Mini spots (nothing on the tailgate, minimal around the right rear light). Very minor signs of use are present, see photos. The underside is also very neat, truly a well-maintained car.
Technical:
The 18-inch original Mini wheels are, of course, quite eye-catching. The Mini has been well maintained, with new and older service stamps present in the service books; the latest invoice is from December 2024. Therefore, a maintenance check is recommended, which is of course advisable for any used car, and the air conditioning can also be inspected. It steers as well as the best, making it a delightful car to drive. The car starts immediately, accelerates well, shifts, steers, and brakes perfectly.
Interior
The car is equipped with a full-leather interior, a leather sports steering wheel with radio controls, and an original Mini cruise control, air conditioning, electric windows front and rear, and a radio. The electric roof and windows work perfectly. Standard xenon lights and stunning alloy wheels are included; however, the fuel gauge sometimes malfunctions. The original radio with CD, based on a Harman Kardon sound system, is installed and functions well. An excellent option chosen at the time is the Chrono instrument cluster, with an extensive onboard computer and additional gauges for oil pressure and temperature, which truly completes this beautiful Mini.
Transport:
The car is located in Hengevelde, Netherlands, and can naturally be picked up here. The car can be delivered within the Netherlands for an additional 150 euros (excluding the Wadden Islands).
For the foreign bidders:
Delivery/Transport
The seller can have the car delivered relatively inexpensively across the entire EU by a professional carrier.
Details
Brand
Mini
Model Type
Cooper S Cabriolet - NO RESERVE
Year
2005
Located in
Netherlands
Mileage reading
206300 km
Registration papers
with Dutch registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Blue
Horse Power
170
Cubic capacity
1598
Matching numbers
Unknown
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
Yes
Valid MOT
Yes
Date until valid MOT
December 23, 2025
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Condition (Paint & body)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Good: frame/structure shows minor signs of surface rust, signs of usage/wear, may require some attention
Condition (Mechanical)
Good: mechanically sound. May require maintenance and repair
Condition (Overall)
Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
