MINI Clubvan

[MiniSnaps]

I think the 'Concept' Stewart found looks vaguely like a MUCH BIGGER updated version of this old Rover 'Mini Replacement' concept touted in the 90's... turned down by BMW. Every cloud has a silver lining - ours was the R50!

Interestingly, I notice that the original 2000 press pack for the R50 came from Rover's pr dept, not BMW or MINI's

I like it, whilst i have no need for a van, i think it's a logical step for MINI.

Not going to be a big seller, and the prices seem very cheap, but i guess it's a stripped down version of a clubbie, so it can be cheaper!

I think it will sell well, it's the ideal advertising vehicle (if you'll pardon the pun) for florists and other small businesses that only need a van for local deliveries of small items

[ELFMAN]

Euan that is my fear they turn a car with curves and style that looks familiar to the original R50 and takes design nuggets from the Classic to something that is just a plan Box on four wheels with no sole. Granted there is enough spy shoots of this F56 to suggest the Hatch is safe but the MINI Hatch does look like its Morphing into a 1 series with a different shell.

Agreed, but I think we're veering slightly Stewart.
Another discussion for another thread.

If I was feeling flush, I'd have a Van in Pepper White with my Crown Spokes and some funky signwriting in Black. There's a surprise then... doh!!!!

[ELFMAN]

Interestingly, I notice that the original 2000 press pack for the R50 came from Rover's pr dept, not BMW or MINI's

I think there was a fair bit of Rover involvement in the early stages - I used to know this stuff, but my brain has developed MINi timing chain rattle over the years... oh I've gone again.

[MiniSnaps]

I think there was a fair bit of Rover involvement in the early stages - I used to know this stuff, but my brain has developed MINi timing chain rattle over the years... oh I've gone again.

The R50 was a Rover design, that's why MINIs have the R** model codes...

[Duncan Stewart]

I had just about decided I was going to get another Cooper S and now they do this!
I want a Cooper Clubvan (but will probably end up with an S hatch as I'm now a power junkie )

[ELFMAN]

The R50 was a Rover design, that's why MINIs have the R** model codes...

Ahhh, so I'm not entirely senile yet then! I have loads of info/books etc etc on this very topic, but haven't read/thought about them for a while - obviously...

[ianking]

Well out of all the many mini variants that have been launched lately or have been shown in concept this is the only one that I really really want.
Trying to think of a reason to buy a van.
Could go self employed and then get a van and get the vat back

[weefossy]

Clubman S is defo the answer Duncan.

[gauldrymini]

...for all you fellow "Van-Heads" the Clubvan seems to be on the MINI configurator

[Craig]

...for all you fellow "Van-Heads" the Clubvan seems to be on the MINI configurator

Nice