Put the boot in?

Posted on by Ian C.

Or maybe … “If the shoe fits, drive it”?

This very strange lenticular postcard came my way recently to add to my MINI collection; in one position it shows a Chocolate Brown MINI Clubman, while in the other it changes to a shoe, apparently an Onitsuka Tiger:

The writing on the back is not English, but it seems pretty clear to me that the graphics are explaining how the new MINI Clubman design is based on that of a running shoe.
Or maybe that’s the other way round 😉

I wonder if you get free shoes with every Clubman?

PS:
It’s VERY difficult to photograph a lenticular postcard!

The 2008 NorthAmericanMotoring calendar

Posted on by Ian C.

Did you get yours yet?

Another fine calendar, although unlike last year I didn’t recognize any cars 😉

As well as the June picture above (and note the list of events on the right!), other great pics include January (view from inside a MINI on the track), September (trees & MINI) and December (snowed MINI badge).
Thanks, NorthAmericanMotoring (head over to their store if you want to order one)

Clubman info from Frankfurt

Posted on by Ian C.

As is my habit, I got hold of a few nice press pack releases about the MINI clubman … a curious feature of the latest pack is that the clubman pictures are “hidden” (till you peel back the black vinyl):

Also in the booklet, a two page spread of available exterior color combinations (no idea if these same will be available in USA!), and a page of interior colors: