Issigonis
Britishnoun
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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 ● Aug. 25, 2019
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 ● Nov. 18, 2013
Later Issigonis cars did not quite hit the mark with buyers, and in 1968 BMC was taken over by Leyland Motors, headed by Donald Stokes, who brought Harry Webster from Triumph as chief engineer.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 10, 2012
Issigonis took this as unforgivable disloyalty, creating a sad rift, which was never repaired.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 10, 2012
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 ● Dec. 10, 2012
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