March 16, 2009 4:48 PM PDT

Mini and Airstream make surfer-mobile

by Wayne Cunningham
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Mini Cooper S Clubman/Airstream

Mini and Airstream put together a combo for surfers.

(Credit: Airstream)

In a special collaboration, Mini has contributed a Cooper S Clubman to which Airstream has hitched a 22-foot trailer with an interior design from Republic of Fritz Hansen, a Danish furniture designer. Designed for surfers, the trailer has a waterproof interior and a sun bathing bed, while the Clubman has a black exterior with neoprene-look accents to mimic the style of a wetsuit. Republic of Fritz Hansen used its egg and swan-style chairs for the trailer.

The car and trailer combination will debut at the alone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, Italy, and be on display from April 21 to April 30. The combo is a one-off, and won't be offered for sale, but will be on display at other appropriate events around the world, according to Mini.

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by steveinwa March 16, 2009 5:57 PM PDT
Like, Dude, that's totally lame! The black Mini will be mondo blazo hot in the beach sun.
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by melissamwong March 27, 2009 9:44 AM PDT
I for one love the design aspect of this and having owned five airstream travel trailers I love the idea of taking your life on the road and getting interactive with new places. Perhaps a min is not the best tow vehicle but I hardly think this is what this particular Airstream was imagined for. I have a feeling we are meant to enjoy the timelessness of the design and smile. I know I did.

melissa
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