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Mini history

Mini had transcended to become a cultural icon rather than just a car in

the UK and Europe during the 20 thcentury.

Alec Issigonis was commissioned by Leonard Lord !hairman o" #M! to

design this car $he "ew notable "eatures o" the %rst Mini which as its name suggested its

si&e are'(mall car with the ability to seat ) people'*ront'wheel dri+e car'Engine mounted trans+ersely'Easily modi%able',ide wheel spacing and low center o" gra+ity' $his "eature inspired them

to come out with a racing -ariant o" the car

ohn !ooper an a/uaintance o" Issigoniss created the Mini !ooper in 131

$he Mini !ooper was +oted as the 4!ar 5" $he !entury6 by readers o"

Autocar a UK car maga&ine in 17

An small in"orgraphic depicting the +arious Mergers1' In 138 #ritish Leyland was "ormed when #M! merged with Leyland

$ruc9 !ompany.2' 1:7'#ritish Leyland went #an9rupt and the company with classic

brands such as aguar ;o+er M