It seems that TheGarageBlog has become Mini obsessed. Here’s my two cents. Mini has come a long way in North America after being introduced to the mainstream populace as Mr. Bean’s late 1970s MK IV British Leyland Mini 1000. Bean did everything from getting dressed in it while driving to steering it while sitting in an armchair strapped to the roof. Rowan Atkinson you were nearsighted! Your lime green/yellow foil has become as big a star as you.
Beemer and Mini announced today the official debut of the new 2008 Mini Clubman to be unwrapped at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. We’ll have to wait until the show to get pricing info. This Barry Bonds esque Mini on steroids offers an additional 9.45 inches in body length and wheelbase extended by 3.15 inches that helps create more space in the rear legroom area. According to Mini “What makes the MINI Clubman truly unique is its innovative five door configuration with the conventional driver’s and front passenger’s door supplemented by an additional rear-hinged door on the right-hand side of the car and the two split-rear doors in the back. The MINI Clubman extends an open welcome to rear-seat passengers with the Clubdoor, a rather ingenious door configuration on the right side of the vehicle. The Clubdoor swings open in the opposing direction relative to the main passenger door to dramatically increase the access to the rear seating area. Behind the front seats, the new MINI Clubman offers remarkable rear seating comfort and flexible use of space.”
Mini owners seem like the kind of enthusiasts who say “Look at me, notice me, smile at me, and love me.” For Clubman purchasers their ego’s can now become as inflated as their new drive.
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Hey welcome Jeff.
It is weird I thought that I would hate the clubman but like it. I ‘m looking forward to seeing one in person.
Welcome aboard Jeff!
Mini Rock… it has become famous gotta thank to Mr. Bean!