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Paul · Mar 7th, 2007, 08:48 AM

New MINI claims Clubman name

:: Jon :: · Mar 7th, 2007, 08:50 AM

cool the name lives on...

Phil Craddock · Mar 7th, 2007, 08:55 AM

Great stuff - selling our S for a new Clubbie !!!

Paul · Mar 7th, 2007, 08:57 AM

Bit of an odd choice (although internally it's always been called that), because the Clubman was a new front end, not a new back end. But there you go.

Wonder what they could do to make it more Cortina like?

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 7th, 2007, 09:19 AM

I have to agree, with ""Traveller" and "Countryman" to choose from, choosing the name "Clubman" is completely bizarre!

Unless they are planning to put a square front end on at the last moment

Tigger.

Paul · Mar 7th, 2007, 09:23 AM

It's why I thought I'd add the little history lesson to be honest, as I think if MINI are going to raid the archives for their names then people should know a little about where they come from.

jeffers · Mar 7th, 2007, 09:49 AM

My name is down on the list for now - until I see more details at least.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 7th, 2007, 10:24 AM

I really had no idea that the Clubman was designed by the same person that did the MKII Cortina but, now you mention it, it couldn't be any more obvious!

Tigger.

AdamFerrand · Mar 7th, 2007, 10:24 AM

I thought it was designated clubman simply because the traveler and countryman name not being owned by BMW.

Paul · Mar 7th, 2007, 10:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

I really had no idea that the Clubman was designed by the same person that did the MKII Cortina but, now you mention it, it couldn't be any more obvious!

Tigger.

Really thought outside of the box(y) when coming up with the Clubman didn't he!

Smurfn · Mar 7th, 2007, 10:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Bit of an odd choice (although internally it's always been called that), because the Clubman was a new front end, not a new back end. But there you go.

Wonder what they could do to make it more Cortina like?

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

I have to agree, with ""Traveller" and "Countryman" to choose from, choosing the name "Clubman" is completely bizarre!

Unless they are planning to put a square front end on at the last moment

Tigger.

Does seem a bit odd, but at least it is a familiar name to a lot of people.

Hat · Mar 7th, 2007, 11:12 AM

looking forward to seeing if it can break the 34 second barrier for 0-60mph

theskipper · Mar 7th, 2007, 11:55 AM

cool, personally i think its the right name.

having looked into some more history it appears The Mini Clubman's finest hour came in 1978 and 1979 when a 1275GT driven by Richard Longman won the British Touring car championship.

it would be interesting to see the new one do that, a pit stop, would involve tea and sandwiches first

Beppy the MOD · Mar 7th, 2007, 12:27 PM

I think traveller would have been a more logical name although I note the copyright issues on that one. Interesting bit of Mini heritage above.

Robboc · Mar 7th, 2007, 12:40 PM

wow. look at the dolly bird with the hot pants and boots in that pic. nice

envy · Mar 7th, 2007, 12:44 PM

Seems that the concept last year, was really the final product

Paul · Mar 7th, 2007, 12:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat (original)

looking forward to seeing if it can break the 34 second barrier for 0-60mph

That'd be good.

Quote: Originally Posted by Beppy the MOD (original)

I think traveller would have been a more logical name although I note the copyright issues on that one. Interesting bit of Mini heritage above.

Me too, but this was expected.

Quote: Originally Posted by Robboc (original)

wow. look at the dolly bird with the hot pants and boots in that pic. nice

I did wonder what those two are up to in that photo!

*Vikki* · Mar 7th, 2007, 01:06 PM

think its a better name than a traveller (reminds me of pickeys that does lol) i got the concept book on this from the motorshow, thinking of flogging it if i can get my money back as i dont like the look of it personally.

85NIXMIN · Mar 7th, 2007, 01:06 PM

Ooh ahh how interesting...

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 7th, 2007, 02:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by envy (original)

Seems that the concept last year, was really the final product

Put pictures of them side by side and see if you still think so.

Check, for instance:

The curved front window (necessitating a new bulkhead; the old one was eventually carried over)
The huge cantilever doors
The lack of B pillars
The opening rear side windows
The curved metal sills and wheel arches with small plastic extensions

I'm guessing that the concept is what the designers wanted and the finished object is what the production engineers and accountants could agree on.

Okay, so most concept cars are watered down for production, although the concept MINI shown in 1997 (based on a FIAT platform) hardly changed at all before launch in 2001

Tigger.

Mar 7th, 2007, 08:48 AM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 41,274 Offline	Clubman name confirmed - And a bit of history from MINI2.. New MINI claims Clubman name There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Mar 7th, 2007, 08:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 15,109 Offline	cool the name lives on... EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Mar 7th, 2007, 08:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 2,238 Offline	Great stuff - selling our S for a new Clubbie !!! Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Mar 7th, 2007, 08:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 41,274 Offline	Bit of an odd choice (although internally it's always been called that), because the Clubman was a new front end, not a new back end. But there you go. Wonder what they could do to make it more Cortina like? There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Mar 7th, 2007, 09:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 4,637 Offline	I have to agree, with ""Traveller" and "Countryman" to choose from, choosing the name "Clubman" is completely bizarre! Unless they are planning to put a square front end on at the last moment Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

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Mar 7th, 2007, 09:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 41,274 Offline	It's why I thought I'd add the little history lesson to be honest, as I think if MINI are going to raid the archives for their names then people should know a little about where they come from. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Mar 7th, 2007, 09:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
jeffers GP 0100 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Berks, UK Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 194 Offline	My name is down on the list for now - until I see more details at least.

Mar 7th, 2007, 10:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 4,637 Offline	I really had no idea that the Clubman was designed by the same person that did the MKII Cortina but, now you mention it, it couldn't be any more obvious! Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Mar 7th, 2007, 10:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
AdamFerrand MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 74 Offline	I thought it was designated clubman simply because the traveler and countryman name not being owned by BMW.

Mar 7th, 2007, 10:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 41,274 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) I really had no idea that the Clubman was designed by the same person that did the MKII Cortina but, now you mention it, it couldn't be any more obvious! Tigger. Really thought outside of the box(y) when coming up with the Clubman didn't he! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Mar 7th, 2007, 10:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 07:45 AM Posts: 42,708 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Bit of an odd choice (although internally it's always been called that), because the Clubman was a new front end, not a new back end. But there you go. Wonder what they could do to make it more Cortina like? Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) I have to agree, with ""Traveller" and "Countryman" to choose from, choosing the name "Clubman" is completely bizarre! Unless they are planning to put a square front end on at the last moment Tigger. Does seem a bit odd, but at least it is a familiar name to a lot of people. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Mar 7th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hat Wolves Did It! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 15,956 Offline	looking forward to seeing if it can break the 34 second barrier for 0-60mph

Mar 7th, 2007, 11:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
theskipper I'm a goofy goober Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 2,485 Offline	cool, personally i think its the right name. having looked into some more history it appears The Mini Clubman's finest hour came in 1978 and 1979 when a 1275GT driven by Richard Longman won the British Touring car championship. it would be interesting to see the new one do that, a pit stop, would involve tea and sandwiches first

Mar 7th, 2007, 12:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
Beppy the MOD MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: London Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 57 Offline	I think traveller would have been a more logical name although I note the copyright issues on that one. Interesting bit of Mini heritage above.

Mar 7th, 2007, 12:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Robboc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Epsom, Surrey Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 286 Offline	wow. look at the dolly bird with the hot pants and boots in that pic. nice

Mar 7th, 2007, 12:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
envy Now im Hyper! Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 428 Offline	Seems that the concept last year, was really the final product Sig Coming Soon..

Mar 7th, 2007, 12:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 41,274 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hat (original) looking forward to seeing if it can break the 34 second barrier for 0-60mph That'd be good. Quote: Originally Posted by Beppy the MOD (original) I think traveller would have been a more logical name although I note the copyright issues on that one. Interesting bit of Mini heritage above. Me too, but this was expected. Quote: Originally Posted by Robboc (original) wow. look at the dolly bird with the hot pants and boots in that pic. nice I did wonder what those two are up to in that photo! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Mar 7th, 2007, 01:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 2,307 Offline	think its a better name than a traveller (reminds me of pickeys that does lol) i got the concept book on this from the motorshow, thinking of flogging it if i can get my money back as i dont like the look of it personally.

Mar 7th, 2007, 01:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 07:45 AM Posts: 1,062 Offline	Ooh ahh how interesting...

Mar 7th, 2007, 02:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 4,637 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by envy (original) Seems that the concept last year, was really the final product Put pictures of them side by side and see if you still think so. Check, for instance: The curved front window (necessitating a new bulkhead; the old one was eventually carried over) The huge cantilever doors The lack of B pillars The opening rear side windows The curved metal sills and wheel arches with small plastic extensions I'm guessing that the concept is what the designers wanted and the finished object is what the production engineers and accountants could agree on. Okay, so most concept cars are watered down for production, although the concept MINI shown in 1997 (based on a FIAT platform) hardly changed at all before launch in 2001 Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

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