Alec Issigonis
1906 - 1988
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Biography
Alec Issigonis was a British-Greek car designer renowned for his innovative engineering. He is best known for creating the iconic Mini car in 1959, which revolutionized automotive design with its compact size, efficient use of space, and front-wheel-drive layout. Issigonis's groundbreaking design not only made the Mini a global bestseller but also influenced the development of small cars for decades to come.
Famous Quotes (5)
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A camel is a horse designed by committee.
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It has been thought that I designed the first Mini in a spirit of rage against the size of American cars, but this is a myth.
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I never thought the Mini would become a cult.
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I like to think of them as masculine cars, as opposed to the ladylike MG.
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An expert is someone who tells you why you can't do something.