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Alec Issigonis

British-Greek · Designer · 1906–1988

Designer of the Mini and one of the great practical radicals of British car design.

Issigonis made packaging, simplicity and intelligent use of space exciting. His work proves that small cars can be as culturally important as supercars.

Why they matter

Issigonis made packaging, simplicity and intelligent use of space exciting. His work proves that small cars can be as culturally important as supercars.

Notable cars and links

MiniMorris MinorAustin 1100

Related marques

AustinMorrisMini

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