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.
The Long Road Home: Mini 6000 Expedition Leg 8
The Mini 6000 Expedition ends with a lengthy drive back to the Atlantic coast.
A Detour to the Lake District: Mini 6000 Expedition Leg 7
Everything is bigger in the americas – including the beautiful Lake Districts of Chile and Argentina, as Ben and the team discovered.
Down But Not Out: Mini 6000 Expedition Leg 6
Daisy and the team make their descent after reaching great heights.
The Highest Car on Earth: Mini 6000 Expedition Leg 5
After their previous attempt to push on up the mountain was thwarted by a team member suffering from altitude sickness, the Mini 6000 team regroup for their next attempt.
New Year, New Heights for the Mini 6000 Expedition
Daisy the Mini saw in 2024 as the highest car on the planet.
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!