Follow the epic adventures of the Mini 6000 Expedition
MINI 6000
Small Car. Big IDEA.
To take a classic mini and scale the world’s largest volcano, driving 6,000 metres above sea level in time to celebrate 60 years since the mini made its debut. Oh, and just getting to the bottom requires an epic journey across South America in a car wholly unsuited to the rugged terrain.
It’s just the kind of crazy challenge that Ben Coombs is best known for. Follow the whole amazing adventure right here.
New Year, New Heights for the Mini 6000 Expedition
Daisy the Mini saw in 2024 as the highest car on the planet.
On the up: Mini 6000 Expedition Leg 3
As the Mini6000 Expedition heads up into the thin air of the High Atacama Ben Coombs gives some advice on how you can safely undertake your own high altitude road trip.
Detourist Ben Coombs starts Mini 6000 Expedition
To mark the 60th anniversary of the Mini Cooper Detour’s Ben Coombs has begun a massive journey. The automotive adventurer’s Mini 6000 Expedition will take the little car to new heights - 6,000 metres above sea level, to be precise!