Beachcomber Concept

The MINI Beachcomber Concept showcased a rugged, open air take on the MINI brand, blending off road cues with minimalist design. This page explores its design intent, features, and how it influenced later MINI models.

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...

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...