2005 design changes for MINI on Bridger

“The MINIs, they are a changin …” (Sorry Bob Dylan!)
Recent news on the MINI2 site and on Gabe Bridgers site talks about changes to the MINI which will be coming some time next year.
Apparently the front and rear exterior will receive some changes, including this nice looking chrome bar on the front:

(thanks to MINI2 / Paul Mullet for making these pictures available)