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R55 Hot Chocolate Clubman Spotted

Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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Hot Chocolate Clubman Spotted



and another recent clubman shot for good measure.

http://www.motorauthority.com/...ubman/
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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I think its amazing.....one of my favorite MINI colors to date
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Here is a good photo of the color.....looks great
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Wait until you see the great brown t-shirts, driving shoes, cuckoo clock, weekend bag, and more that will be coming out in "Clubman brown"!!!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Can't wait to see it in the sunlight.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dave

and another recent clubman shot for good measure.

http://www.motorauthority.com/...ubman/
the one in the forefront is Hot Chocolate but the other looks like another new color ... similar to the old Velvet Red, burgundy or the like??
even seems like it has some type of smaller sunroof ... or is that a reflection?
 

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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by lurch70
the one in the forefront is Hot Chocolate but the other looks like another new color ... lookslike the old Velvet Red, burgundy or the like??
even seems like it has some type of smaller sunroof ... or is that a reflection?
I think you're right on both accounts

The rear one appears to be a very dark red....although in another pic of similar positioning but different lighting, the red truly comes alive. I wonder if they're the same color

And that certainly looks like a sunroof
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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i just can't get over how well proportioned everything looks on it ... its almost like the new R56 bits were made for the Clubman first and then ended up on the R56.

this car is going to be a big hit for MINI ... that's a sure bet!

although in another pic of similar positioning but different lighting, the red truly comes alive. I wonder if they're the same color
where is the other pic you mentioned?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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We had a 1971 Ford Pinto of that color. I shudder ...
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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sorry for the large pic ... but that is defientelly a "different" type of sunroof and a new dark red shade ... not sure if either one of these colors would make my list ... but the car looks ace!

 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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I can't help to think that the rear end of this car is FUGLY!!! The two wipers would be the first thing to go if I were to buy it. I love the Hot Chocolate color and yes, the proportions are PERFECT!!!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lurch70
where is the other pic you mentioned?
Here it is....appears to be in the same position at the end of the line of cones...but its getting a better angle of light. I definitely think its the same "maroon" caolor. I think this is the picture right before the other one. The brown is right behind the red, they just havent made the turn yet. And so much for calling the sunroof "small" that thing looks HUGE from this angle

 

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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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ithink the rear will be awesome once the camo comes off ... it seems to be sitting lower than the R56 in which I hate how you can see right under the car from the rear.

Here's hoping those rear windows can be opened ... now that would truely rock!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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I can't help to think that the rear end of this car is FUGLY!!! The two wipers would be the first thing to go if I were to buy it. I love the Hot Chocolate color and yes, the proportions are PERFECT!!!
I agree.....the wipers are a little weird. Maybe they will look a bit more normal without the camo on the back? There is alwasy the option of removing them like some people do on the r50/r53
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
I agree.....the wipers are a little weird. Maybe they will look a bit more normal without the camo on the back?
I wouldn't be surprised if the wipers are intended to evoke the MINI wings, and may end up looking corny like the ventilation controls.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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I'm glad to see Blue and Red in the line up. Hope those are available when it comes to the U.S.

Donna
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rkw

I wouldn't be surprised if the wipers are intended to evoke the MINI wings, and may end up looking corny like the ventilation controls.
hahah you're probably right. When they're on its gonna look like the big mini is trying to fly with little wings
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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I can see clubman rear wiper removal being a popular mod.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dave
I can see clubman rear wiper removal being a popular mod.
Let's see how they work. . . if they oppose each other-first to the outer edge, then both to the inner edge in time, I'd have trouble not playing the Supremes real loud and watching them in the mirror . . . well, maybe the Four Tops and watching them in the Mirror!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Eeeeeew! I think it looks more like a warm turd than hot chocolate - but I hate brown cars anyway.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by rkw
I wouldn't be surprised if the wipers are intended to evoke the MINI wings, and may end up looking corny like the ventilation controls.
OMG. I can picture those wipers "flapping" already.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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One more...

Oooo!! I spy Clubman S's. And some nifty looking 17" five-spoke wheels.

Wonder if they'll have a JCW Aero Kit available for the Clubman.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBonnet
Let's see how they work. . . if they oppose each other-first to the outer edge, then both to the inner edge in time, I'd have trouble not playing the Supremes real loud and watching them in the mirror . . . well, maybe the Four Tops and watching them in the Mirror!
I think that if all four are going at the same time, it's gonna look like an upside down beetle trying to right itself.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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And more: http://www.autogespot.nl/index.php?id=313







 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick-Anderson
Eeeeeew! I think it looks more like a warm turd than hot chocolate - but I hate brown cars anyway.
Who had "19" in the "how many posts before someone makes the 'I hate brown cars' post pool"?
 
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