Issigonis

British

/ ˌɪsɪˈɡəʊnɪs /

noun

Sir Alec ( Arnold Constantine ). 1906–88, British car designer born in Smyrna. He is noted for his designs for the Morris Minor (1948) and the Mini (1959)

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Originally designed by Sir Alexander Issigonis for the former British Motor Corporation, the small car has become a big star over the years - especially in films such as The Italian Job.

From BBC

The launch of the three-door hatchback took place at the Mini's production plant in Cowley, Oxford, on the 107th anniversary of the birth of the Mini's founding father Alex Issigonis.

From Reuters

In 1949, through a mutual friend, Jeremy Fry, he met Alec Issigonis, like Fry, a keen builder and driver of hill-climb racing cars.

From The Guardian

Issigonis had just achieved great success with his design of the Morris Minor, and this was the start of a close personal and professional friendship.

From The Guardian

At this time, the Austin and Morris companies were merging, and Issigonis left to design a luxury car for Alvis.

From The Guardian

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