Being a classic British icon, the Mini Cooper has a fan base all over the world.
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The Austin Mini, first rolled off the production line in 1959 and was the brain child of Alexander Issigonis. It was manufactured by the British Motor Company and was developed as a result of the shortage of petrol during and after the Suez crisis of the 1950’s. During the 1960’s it became popular with celebrities and was seen in films and on TV across the world, ensuring that it became design icon.
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Featuring in movies like the Italian Job and James Bond, was a car of a generation.
Paul McCartney Bassist for The Beatles, one of the greatest band in the history of Pop music, Sir Paul McCartney is among the most iconic names from the music industry and from the times when the world was all glory, in love and is passion with life and it was the time of ‘Cool’. Jonh Lennon co founder, and one of the biggest pop icons the world has ever seen, just like his partner, Paul McCartney used to own a 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S. Icon David Bowie went forward with his unique mirror Mini, even Enzo Ferrari was also a fan of the Mini. Mr. Ferrari back in the 1960’s had an Austin Mini Cooper which he used privately and it is said that his car was personally delivered by Alec Issigoinis.
Throughout its evolution, the Mini was at the forefront of design and engineering innovation setting new standards in terms of the features offered and Style.
The Mini design is instantaneously recognizable, standing the passing of decades and inspiring others.
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