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Text & Photos courtesy Castagna Milano
03-23-2006

The TENDER goes back to a car concept that we cherish, popular in all the finest beach reports in the 50’s: the ‘Beach Baby’.

The exterior of this custom-built car, based on the Mini Cabrio, features new proportions and technical solutions. The car is streamlined, with a fixed access compartment with anti-theft bars in place of the normal doors. Like in some luxury boats, the rear is lengthened by 70 cm to make a convenient working space. A completely teak-clad ‘beach baby’ that can be “armed” to give you everything you need for your sea-faring life. You can toss in your scuba equipment or your golf clubs, or just give a lift to a bunch of buddies.

The vehicle shown was accessorized with a teak-clad steel double bottom for towels or a fresh pair of clothes plus a shower with a 30-litre tank of fresh water to rinse a freshly-plucked piece of fruit or freshen up before going out for an aperitif. Its 2000-watt CLARION audio system turns this sweetheart into a powerful sound system for beach parties. Four moisture-resistant speakers transmit a crystal clear digital signal. Extra headlights complete the lighting system for spontaneous parties on the beach.

Its wonderful soft top was kept, here with striped colourful fabric designed by Missoni featuring the same watertight seal as the original. Its interior features innovative neoprene-upholstered seats making it no problem to hop in your car with your clothes still wet from your dip in the ocean. We joined forces with MARES, a worldwide leader in underwater products, to make interiors that can stand up to sun, saltwater and sand, redesigning the passenger compartment fittings and offering ultra practical materials.

source : worldcarfans