Mini Cooper goes Boatie

Source: Autoblog

While I am an unabashed fan of amphibious vehicles, I can also be convinced to appreciate the occasional automotive themed boat.  BMW’s Mini Cooper has commissioned a one off, convertible Cooper-Craft.  OK, it’s not actually called the Cooper-Craft, the official name is the Mini Convertible boat (not very inspiring, maybe it’s a British thing).  What is inspiring, though, is seeing a Mini take to the water.  I’m a big fan of the vehicle on land, and I think it looks just as charming on the water.  The aquatic Mini utilizes an all fiberglass construction of a 2004 Mini convertible body that has been attached to a boat hull.  The whole craft is powered by a 6hp outboard, not very impressive; but at least she has a substantial freeboard.  Unlike mini’s latest april fools, the Mini Yachtsman, this little Cooper will actually take to the water.

The mini’s first public relations stop is at the Head of the Charles Regatta two-day rowing event being held this weekend in Cambridge, Mass.  Be sure to keep an eye out for her in your local marina, and check out some more photos of the Cooper-Craft in action after the jump (I am hoping if I say Cooper-Craft enough times it will stick).

Source: Motor Trend and Autoblog