Beachcomber Concept Archives

May 13, 25May 13, 25

The Complete History of MINI Concept Cars (1995–Present)

MINI has never been a brand afraid to dream. Since its rebirth under BMW in the 1990s, MINI’s concept vehicles have served as blue-sky sketches, near-production previews, and occasional love letters to...

Beachcomber Still in the Cards

MINI Beachcomber Concept “Too Dangerous” For Production

What Should MINI Make: Beachcomber vs Countryman Coupe

Beachcomber Concept R55 Clubman | 2009 to 2014 R60 Countryman | 2010-2016 Rumor

Next Generation Clubman To Be Countryman Based

UK auto magazine Autocar is reporting that MINI is very seriously considering several variants on the MINI Countryman. Old news to MotoringFile readers but there are a few interesting tidbits. Most notably...

Oct 18, 10Oct 18, 10

Beachcomber Concept

MINI Countryman Coupe Picks up Steam

Sep 2, 10Sep 2, 10

Beachcomber Concept R61 Paceman

MINI Canyon Rendering

Jul 24, 10Feb 13, 11

Beachcomber Concept Rumor

MINI to Produce 3 Door Beachcomber Variant?

Scott26 (or whatever name he’s going by today) has long been a great source of information for BMW fans. He works for the company and has insider information that is often on...

Jul 11, 10Jul 11, 10

Beachcomber Concept F58 Spacebox R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

MINI to Grow the Countryman with Four Variants

UK Automotive tabloid Autoexpress has long held a tradition for being the most sensationalist automotive weekly in the English language so it’s with that knowledge that we share the following information. The...

Jun 9, 10Jun 8, 10

Beachcomber Concept R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

MINI Considering Beachcomber Production

MINI is considering green-lighting the radical Beachcomber concept that debuted at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. That news comes from Dr Wolfgang Armbrecht (head of MINI band management) via Autoexpress. We can...

May 26, 10May 26, 10

Beachcomber Concept MF Feature R56 Two-Door Hardtop R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

MINI at the NAIAS 2010 (Photo Gallery)

Now that we’ve had some time to digest the week that was, we thought we take a look back at not only the BMW stand at the 2010 NAIAS but also the...

Jan 17, 10Oct 24, 10

Beachcomber Concept MINI Design R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

Seeing the R60 Beneath the Beachcomber Concept

While the Beachcomber is a concept, there are many items on the car that are lifted straight from the production version of the R60 crossover. We’re going to set the record straight...

Jan 16, 10Oct 24, 10

Beachcomber Concept MF Poll R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

Would You Buy the Beachcomber?

One of the surprises to come out of Detroit was how many journalists loved the idea of the Beachcomber. The reaction to the concept was overwhelmingly positive to the point that we...

Jan 14, 10Oct 24, 10

Beachcomber Concept R60 Countryman | 2010-2016 Video

MINI Beachcomber Official Debut at NAIAS (Video)

You’ve seen the photos, read the transcript, now see the video.

Jan 13, 10