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Feb 23, 2009 | 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AKIndiMini

So what will the abbreviation be for this new color? HB is already taken by Hyper Blue...

Since Horizon Blue and Hyper Blue won't be offered in the same year, I guess we can assume HB=Horizon Blue if 2009+ and Hyper Blue if 2008-... or someone can just come up with a new abbrev

Feb 23, 2009 | 03:12 PM

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Well I know that

But it would make sense to come up w/ a new abbreviation and put it in here:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...eat-sheet.html

Feb 23, 2009 | 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by artfulmini

Since Horizon Blue and Hyper Blue won't be offered in the same year, I guess we can assume HB=Horizon Blue if 2009+ and Hyper Blue if 2008-... or someone can just come up with a new abbrev

I am with you my euro plate came in today HB-W R56S so I my world HB is Horizon Blue. My MINI was in the body shop today so as far as I know it could be getting painted Horizon Blue right now

Feb 23, 2009 | 05:27 PM

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I was in Peabody, Mass. today to look at a Horizon blue clubman with a silver roof. It's a great color! My MA said he thought it looked a lot like cool blue from a few years back. I put down a deposit and hope to be driving by this weekend.

I'll post pictures soon, even though this should be in the clubman forum.

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Cant wait to see the pictures. I am going to create the Official Horizon Blue Owners Club in the general forum so all 3 cars can post there picts.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ners-club.html

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Feb 23, 2009 | 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AKIndiMini

Well I know that

But it would make sense to come up w/ a new abbreviation and put it in here:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...eat-sheet.html

I think it should be HZB.

Feb 24, 2009 | 06:43 AM

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Here's a Horizon Blue MINI from the Chicago Auto Show taken by Kishku at flickr.com. We've seen other photos of this same car (mini2.com?). Still want to see littleman's Clubman!!

Feb 24, 2009 | 10:04 AM

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Every time i see a photo of HZB i want it more and more. Can't wait until the end of the year when my lease will be up.

Feb 24, 2009 | 10:42 AM

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FWIW I called the dealer in MA that has the HB or HZB cars and he said it looks just like the sample domes. Not as gray as some of the internet pictures make it look to be.

Feb 28, 2009 | 08:53 PM

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Found one more of this HB convertible on flickr.com... This one by RichKD from the 2009 World premier of the Mini Cooper convertible North American International Auto Show.

Mar 1, 2009 | 09:35 AM

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Just got back from the Cleveland Auto Show. Color looks real nice. I will post pictures... Give me a second.

Mar 1, 2009 | 09:54 AM

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Alrighty, here we go.

Mar 1, 2009 | 10:05 AM

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Thanks Pinky, nice to see a photo of a non-convertible so we can see what a black roof looks like w/ HB. BTW, littleone just posted photos of his new Clubman in HB with a silver roof.

/forums/clubman-talk-2008/164026-horizon-blue-clubman-owners.html

Mar 1, 2009 | 10:31 AM

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Very cool to see some real cars my excitement grows with each picture.

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Mar 1, 2009 | 08:51 PM

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Just picked up mine on Saturday! The cars been through rain/snow/salt the last 24 hours, and the pics still turned out great...

I'm a little partial, but I think this is the best Mini color ever!

More to come
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Mar 1, 2009 | 09:11 PM

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I'm a little partial, but I think this is the best Mini color ever!

More to come
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I second that

Mar 1, 2009 | 09:27 PM

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congrats Parker! looks great w/ the white roof and mirrors!!

Mar 1, 2009 | 09:52 PM

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Did we every come to a final on HB or Hzb?

Mar 1, 2009 | 09:58 PM

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I think it should be HZB just for the simple fact that on the MINI abbreviation cheat sheet sticky, there are no redundancies even between R50/52/53 and R56 colors.

That way, there's absolutely no mix ups regarding which color we're talking about.

Mar 1, 2009 | 10:03 PM

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Did we every come to a final on HB or Hzb?

I agree w/ AKIndi... This occurred before with Cosmos and Cool Blue. Cosmos is CB, Cool Blue is CoB. Maybe Horizon Blue should be HzB.

Here's the Abbreviation Page -- which needs an update:

/forums/1st-gear/43877-mini-model-color-abbreviations-cheat-sheet.html

Mar 2, 2009 | 05:41 AM

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btw, I just put in a request on the Abbreviation thread to get Horizon Blue added (HzB or HZB).

Mar 2, 2009 | 06:36 AM

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Ok HZB is it. Just got my shipping info I will be on otello leaving tomorow should be in Ga on the 18th

Mar 9, 2009 | 03:08 PM

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@ParkerC
Is that the Ramsey train station on Rt. 17 in NJ?

Mar 11, 2009 | 03:27 AM

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Sorry for the late reply FLYINACE. The parking garage is off Rt. 17, but its in Virginia. Mass transit here in Hampton Roads means taking the bus...

Mar 11, 2009 | 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by artfulmini

Well if you follow the abbreviation rule to the letter, Horizon Blue would be HoB. HzB sounds better, though. I think the HzB owners should vote on this.

Mar 15, 2009 | 06:11 PM

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Just ordered our "HZB" Mini. Really looked nice at the Cleveland Auto Show as well as in the dealers showroom with sun shining in. We once owned a Hyper Blue 2005. Personally, I like them all!!!! regardless of color. Blue just happens to go with my wife's eyes and is her favorite.

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